Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

ST ANDREW CLOSE, WS12 0FA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ANDREW CLOSE, WS12 0FA.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 41, WS12 0FA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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

WS12 0FA is a safe, established residential area on St Andrew Close, 0.2km from Rawnsley in Rawnsley. Administratively it sits within Rawnsley ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

For families considering a move, WS12 0FA represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for WS12 0FA are sourced from Output Area E00149796 (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 WS12 0FA. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Detached

£ 235,000

10 sales · Mean £ 238,900

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

WS12 0FA has low crime rates — 29 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 offences30
Anti-social behaviour28
Other theft7
Public order7
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Hazel Slade Primary Academy

Good197 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary Academy

Good411 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Village Food Store0.6 km
  • Happy's0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Hazelslade Inn0.6 km
  • Hednesford Town Football & Social Club0.9 km
  • Littleworth Victory Working Mens Club0.7 km
  • The Trafalgar0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Redforte Tandoori Takeaway0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hednesford2.2 km
  • Cannock4.3 km
  • Rugeley Town5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Nursery0.1 km
  • Nursery0.2 km
  • Eastgate0.2 km
  • Spar Shop0.2 km
  • Spar Shop0.2 km