Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

WS12 0PJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS12 0PJ.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS12 0PJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WS12 0PJ's 60% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

WS12 0PJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Hazelslade in Cannock. Administratively it sits within Hednesford North ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS12 0PJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WS12 0PJ are sourced from Output Area E00149727 (shared with 18 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 0PJ. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

school Local Schools

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Hazel Slade Primary Academy

Good197 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Hazelslade Inn0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Fairway Lady Ltd (Professional Shop)0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hednesford3.1 km
  • Rugeley Town4.1 km
  • Rugeley4.9 km