Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

BENTLEY BROOK LANE, WS12 0PT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTLEY BROOK LANE, WS12 0PT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

358

cake
Avg Age

46

payments
Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

work
Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

shieldSafety
9/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
favoriteHealth
2/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
directions_transitTransit
3/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WS12 0PT — age 46, 78% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £100,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS12 0PT is a safe, established residential area on Bentley Brook Lane, 0.2km from Rawnsley in Rawnsley. Administratively it sits within Rawnsley ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

For families considering a move, WS12 0PT represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WS12 0PT are sourced from Output Area E00149797 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS12 0PT. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 84,000

2 sales · Mean £ 84,000

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

WS12 0PT has low crime rates — 37 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 offences33
Anti-social behaviour26
Public order7
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

P

Hazel Slade Primary Academy

Good197 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Village Food Store0.4 km
  • Happy's0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Hazelslade Inn0.4 km
  • The Trafalgar1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Redforte Tandoori Takeaway0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hednesford2.4 km
  • Cannock4.7 km
  • Rugeley Town5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Valley Road0.1 km
  • Valley Road0.1 km
  • Spar Shop0.3 km
  • Littleworth Road0.3 km
  • Spar Shop0.3 km