Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

BRIARS WAY, WS12 0PX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIARS WAY, WS12 0PX.

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

395

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WS12 0PX's 66% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

WS12 0PX is a mixed residential area on Briars Way, 0.4km from Prospect Village in Cannock Chase. Administratively it sits within Rawnsley ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £185k.

Census 2021 statistics for WS12 0PX are sourced from Output Area E00180652 (shared with 29 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 0PX. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 185,000

3 sales · Mean £ 183,166

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

Crime around WS12 0PX is moderate at 55 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 offences24
Public order5
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Hazel Slade Primary Academy

Good197 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Rag Country Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hednesford3.6 km
  • Cannock5.2 km
  • Rugeley Town5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Longstaff Avenue0.1 km
  • Longstaff Avenue0.1 km
  • Ironstone Road0.3 km
  • Williamson Avenue0.3 km
  • New Hayes Road0.3 km