Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

HORSESHOE DRIVE, WS12 0FR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORSESHOE DRIVE, WS12 0FR.

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Population

379

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WS12 0FR — age 32, 71% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £230k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WS12 0FR is a safe, established residential area on Horseshoe Drive, 0.2km from Wimblebury in Cannock. Administratively it sits within Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, up 1.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS12 0FR are sourced from Output Area E00171430 (shared with 7 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 WS12 0FR. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

9 sales · Mean £ 216,166

Terraced

£ 154,000

8 sales · Mean £ 159,875

Detached

£ 267,500

8 sales · Mean £ 266,181

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

WS12 0FR has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences40
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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St Peter's CofE Primary Academy

Good411 pupils0.9 km
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Heath Hayes Primary Academy

Good196 pupils1.0 km
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Five Ways Primary School

Good617 pupils1.2 km
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Hazel Slade Primary Academy

Good197 pupils1.2 km
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Kingsmead School

Good1245 pupils1.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils1.5 km
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Gorsemoor Primary School

Good455 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Happy's0.7 km
  • Lifestyle0.3 km
  • Slimming World Franchise - Helen Coppage0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Hednesford Town Football & Social Club0.2 km
  • Littleworth Victory Working Mens Club0.2 km
  • The Trafalgar0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Bobby's0.3 km
  • Golden Valley0.3 km
  • The Redforte Tandoori Takeaway0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hednesford1.9 km
  • Cannock3.6 km
  • Landywood5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Croft0.1 km
  • Kings Croft0.1 km
  • Sycamore Road0.2 km
  • Sycamore Road0.2 km
  • Scott Street0.3 km