Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

CANNOCK WOOD ROAD, WS12 0PZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANNOCK WOOD ROAD, WS12 0PZ.

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WS12 0PZ combines high owner-occupation (66%), strong property values (£1.0M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

WS12 0PZ is a safe, established residential area on Cannock Wood Road, 0.3km from Prospect Village in Cannock Chase. Administratively it sits within Rawnsley ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

For families considering a move, WS12 0PZ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.0M.

Census 2021 statistics for WS12 0PZ 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 0PZ. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 1,000,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,000,000

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

WS12 0PZ has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Hazel Slade Primary Academy

Good197 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Happy's0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Rag Country Inn0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Redforte Tandoori Takeaway0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hednesford3.1 km
  • Cannock4.8 km
  • Rugeley Town5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Williamson Avenue0.3 km