Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

LABURNUM CLOSE, WS11 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LABURNUM CLOSE, WS11 0AY.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS11 0AY 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.

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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WS11 0AY's 65% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

WS11 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Laburnum Close, 0.5km from Rumer Hill in Cannock. Administratively it sits within Cannock South ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £204k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WS11 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00149603 (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 WS11 0AY. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 169,500

2 sales · Mean £ 169,500

Detached

£ 182,500

1 sales · Mean £ 182,500

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

WS11 0AY has low crime rates — 44 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 offences97
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order14
Criminal damage and arson9
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good197 pupils0.3 km
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Bridgtown Primary School

Good294 pupils0.5 km
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Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy

Inadequate23 pupils0.5 km
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Longford Primary Academy

Requires Improvement305 pupils1.1 km
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Sherbrook Primary School

Good134 pupils1.4 km
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Cannock Chase High School

Good991 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Co-op Food Store0.6 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Poundland0.7 km
  • The Range0.2 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Boots0.8 km
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • Chase Games1.0 km
  • Holland & Barrett1.0 km
  • Pyramid Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Bar Sport & Premier Suite0.9 km
  • Crystal Fountain0.1 km
  • Fever Cannock0.7 km
  • JK's Bar and Bistro0.9 km
  • The Liquor Tank0.8 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Copper Kettle1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • One Dee0.8 km
  • Penny Black's Cafe @ Fashion Factory0.9 km
  • + 24 more
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Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Dalo Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Junction Pizza and Grill0.7 km
  • Mr Tang's Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
  • Oriental 2 Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cannock0.7 km
  • Landywood2.8 km
  • Hednesford3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Harrison Road0.1 km
  • Walsall Road0.1 km
  • Hampton Green0.2 km
  • Forrest Avenue0.2 km
  • Hampton Green0.2 km