Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

LILAC AVENUE, WS11 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LILAC AVENUE, WS11 0AP.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS11 0AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WS11 0AP has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 13.7% year-on-year.

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

WS11 0AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lilac Avenue, 0.5km from Bridgtown in Cannock. Administratively it sits within Cannock South ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS11 0AP is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS11 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00149606 (shared with 8 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 WS11 0AP. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 155,000

7 sales · Mean £ 148,571

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

WS11 0AP has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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 offences95
Public order10
Vehicle crime8
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy

Inadequate23 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good197 pupils0.5 km
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Bridgtown Primary School

Good294 pupils0.5 km
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Longford Primary Academy

Requires Improvement305 pupils0.8 km
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Sherbrook Primary School

Good134 pupils1.5 km
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St Lukes CofE Primary School

Good417 pupils1.6 km
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Cannock Chase High School

Good991 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Co-op Food Store0.5 km
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Poundland0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Boots0.9 km
  • Card Factory1.0 km
  • Liquorstop0.7 km
  • Funky Fairy Cake Shop0.6 km
  • Shell Cannock0.9 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Bar Sport & Premier Suite0.9 km
  • Crystal Fountain0.3 km
  • Fever Cannock0.8 km
  • JK's Bar and Bistro0.9 km
  • The Liquor Tank0.9 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • One Dee0.9 km
  • Radhuni0.9 km
  • Stepping Stones @ Chasewood0.6 km
  • The Fixes Bar & Restuarant1.0 km
  • The Hub Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Dalo Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Junction Pizza and Grill0.8 km
  • Mr Tang's Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
  • Oriental 2 Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn - Birmingham North Cannock0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cannock1.0 km
  • Landywood2.8 km
  • Hednesford3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Lilac Avenue0.1 km
  • Lilac Avenue0.1 km
  • 1 Longford Road0.2 km
  • Laburnum Avenue0.2 km
  • Laburnum Avenue0.2 km