Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

UNION STREET, WS11 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNION STREET, WS11 0BY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

419

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WS11 0BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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1/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WS11 0BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (39) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS11 0BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Union Street, 0.2km from Bridgtown in Cannock. Administratively it sits within Cannock South ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WS11 0BY offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WS11 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00149619 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS11 0BY. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 136,500

10 sales · Mean £ 138,899

Semi-Detached

£ 132,500

2 sales · Mean £ 132,500

Detached

£ 175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 175,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WS11 0BY is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences69
Public order19
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson12
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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Bridgtown Primary School

Good294 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good197 pupils1.0 km
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Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy

Inadequate23 pupils1.0 km
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Great Wyrley Academy

Good497 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Good202 pupils1.2 km
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Longford Primary Academy

Requires Improvement305 pupils1.4 km
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Glenthorne Community Primary School

Good326 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Crystal Fountain0.8 km
  • Cannock Ex-Servicemen0.7 km
  • Bridgtown Social WMC0.5 km
  • The Castle Inn0.2 km
  • The Orbital0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Liquorstop0.2 km
  • H P Westwood Family Butchers1.0 km
  • Funky Fairy Cake Shop0.1 km
  • Shop 'N Go0.8 km
  • Whitehouse Foods0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Cafe inside The Range0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Eastern Memories0.2 km
  • KFC0.6 km
  • OK Diner0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • M & S Simply Food0.6 km
  • The Range0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Buttercups Cafe0.1 km
  • Munch N Go0.8 km
  • Peaceful Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Golden Wok1.0 km
  • Bridgtown Chippy / Silly Sausage Cafe0.3 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn - Birmingham North Cannock0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cannock1.3 km
  • Landywood2.1 km
  • Hednesford4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • War Memorial0.1 km
  • War Memorial0.1 km
  • East Street0.2 km
  • East Street0.2 km
  • Park Street0.2 km