Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

CANNOCK WOOD STREET, WS12 0PW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANNOCK WOOD STREET, WS12 0PW.

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

358

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

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.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WS12 0PW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WS12 0PW is a safe, established residential area on Cannock Wood Street, 0.2km from Rawnsley in Rawnsley. Administratively it sits within Rawnsley ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

For families considering a move, WS12 0PW represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% 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 £294k.

Census 2021 statistics for WS12 0PW are sourced from Output Area E00149797 (shared with 12 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 0PW. 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%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 88,000

1 sales · Mean £ 88,000

Detached

£ 358,000

5 sales · Mean £ 338,100

Semi-Detached

£ 255,637

4 sales · Mean £ 251,818

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

WS12 0PW 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 offences20
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order5
Other theft2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Hazel Slade Primary Academy

Good197 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Village Food Store0.6 km
  • Happy's0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Hazelslade Inn0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Redforte Tandoori Takeaway0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hednesford2.6 km
  • Cannock4.7 km
  • Rugeley Town5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Littleworth Road0.1 km
  • Littleworth Road0.1 km
  • Valley Road0.2 km
  • Spar Shop0.2 km
  • Spar Shop0.2 km