Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

WATLING STREET, WS11 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATLING STREET, WS11 0BN.

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

277

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS11 0BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 37% social renting, WS11 0BN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

WS11 0BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Watling Street, 0.4km from Bridgtown in Cannock. Administratively it sits within Cannock South ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS11 0BN is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WS11 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00180756 (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 WS11 0BN. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 147,875

4 sales · Mean £ 147,875

Detached

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

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

Crime around WS11 0BN is moderate at 50 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 offences71
Anti-social behaviour18
Public order17
Vehicle crime17
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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Bridgtown Primary School

Good294 pupils0.4 km
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Great Wyrley Academy

Good497 pupils1.0 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Good202 pupils1.1 km
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Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy

Inadequate23 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good197 pupils1.2 km
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Glenthorne Community Primary School

Good326 pupils1.3 km
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Moat Hall Primary Academy

Requires Improvement1.5 km
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Longford Primary Academy

Requires Improvement305 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Liquorstop0.2 km
  • H P Westwood Family Butchers0.8 km
  • Argos (inside Sainsburys)0.7 km
  • Bag a Bargain0.5 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Cafe inside The Range0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Eastern Memories0.3 km
  • KFC0.6 km
  • Burger King0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • M & S Simply Food0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • The Range0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • New Inns0.9 km
  • Bridgtown Social WMC0.7 km
  • The Castle Inn0.4 km
  • The Orbital0.3 km
  • Hawkins Sports And Social Club0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Golden Wok0.8 km
  • Bridgtown Chippy / Silly Sausage Cafe0.3 km
  • Jade Garden0.9 km
  • Longford Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Buttercups Cafe0.3 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cannock1.5 km
  • Landywood1.9 km
  • Hednesford4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Rudyard Way0.2 km
  • Rudyard Way0.2 km
  • Walkmill Lane0.3 km
  • Vine Court0.3 km
  • War Memorial0.3 km