Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

LONGFORD ROAD, WS11 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGFORD ROAD, WS11 0DF.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS11 0DF 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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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WS11 0DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 46% 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.

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

WS11 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Longford Road, 0.1km from Bridgtown in Cannock. Administratively it sits within Cannock South ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS11 0DF is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WS11 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00149617 (shared with 14 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 0DF. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 172,000

2 sales · Mean £ 172,000

Terraced

£ 153,500

4 sales · Mean £ 147,750

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

WS11 0DF has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences79
Vehicle crime12
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order10
Anti-social behaviour9

school Local Schools

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Bridgtown Primary School

Good294 pupils0.2 km
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Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy

Inadequate23 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good197 pupils0.8 km
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Longford Primary Academy

Requires Improvement305 pupils1.1 km
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Great Wyrley Academy

Good497 pupils1.5 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Good202 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Co-op Food Store0.8 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • M & S Simply Food0.9 km
  • The Range0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Crystal Fountain0.6 km
  • Cannock Ex-Servicemen0.6 km
  • Bridgtown Social WMC0.4 km
  • The Castle Inn0.2 km
  • The Orbital0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Stepping Stones @ Chasewood0.9 km
  • Cafe inside The Range0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Eastern Memories0.2 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Liquorstop0.4 km
  • Funky Fairy Cake Shop0.2 km
  • Shell Cannock1.0 km
  • Shop 'N Go0.5 km
  • Whitehouse Foods0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Buttercups Cafe0.2 km
  • Munch N Go0.5 km
  • Peaceful Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Bridgtown Chippy / Silly Sausage Cafe0.3 km
  • Jade Garden0.5 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn - Birmingham North Cannock0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cannock1.2 km
  • Landywood2.4 km
  • Hednesford4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Longford Industrial Estate0.0 km
  • Longford Industrial Estate0.1 km
  • New Street0.1 km
  • New Street0.1 km
  • Longford Road0.2 km