WS11 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Union Street, 0.4km from Bridgtown in Cannock. Administratively it sits within Cannock South ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WS11 0BS offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 38.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WS11 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00149619 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UNION STREET, WS11 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNION STREET, WS11 0BS.
419
39
£ 35,000 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS11 0BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WS11 0BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 38.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS11 0BS. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 110,000
5 sales · Mean £ 113,599
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WS11 0BS is moderate at 52 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.
school Local Schools
Bridgtown Primary School
Great Wyrley Academy
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy
Glenthorne Community Primary School
Moat Hall Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Liquorstop0.2 km
- H P Westwood Family Butchers0.8 km
- Argos (inside Sainsburys)0.6 km
- Bag a Bargain0.4 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Cafe inside The Range0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Eastern Memories0.3 km
- KFC0.5 km
- Burger King0.3 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- M & S Simply Food0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- The Range0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- New Inns0.9 km
- Bridgtown Social WMC0.6 km
- The Castle Inn0.4 km
- The Orbital0.2 km
- Hawkins Sports And Social Club1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Golden Wok0.8 km
- Bridgtown Chippy / Silly Sausage Cafe0.4 km
- Jade Garden0.9 km
- Longford Fish Bar1.0 km
- Buttercups Cafe0.3 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn - Birmingham North Cannock0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cannock1.4 km
- Landywood1.9 km
- Hednesford4.3 km
Bus Stops
- East Street0.3 km
- East Street0.3 km
- War Memorial0.3 km
- War Memorial0.3 km
- Rudyard Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS110BS · Data under Open Government Licence