Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

ST FRANCIS CLOSE, WS12 0FJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST FRANCIS CLOSE, WS12 0FJ.

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

333

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS12 0FJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WS12 0FJ spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. £343k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WS12 0FJ is a safe, established residential area on St Francis Close, 0.0km from Rawnsley in Rawnsley. Administratively it sits within Rawnsley ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

For serious buyers, WS12 0FJ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k.

Census 2021 statistics for WS12 0FJ are sourced from Output Area E00149798 (shared with 13 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 0FJ. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 255,000

3 sales · Mean £ 274,000

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

WS12 0FJ has low crime rates — 27 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order7
Other theft6
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Hazel Slade Primary Academy

Good197 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Village Food Store0.6 km
  • Happy's0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Hazelslade Inn0.6 km
  • Littleworth Victory Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • The Trafalgar0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Redforte Tandoori Takeaway0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hednesford2.4 km
  • Cannock4.5 km
  • Rugeley Town5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Spar Shop0.1 km
  • Spar Shop0.1 km
  • Littleworth Road0.2 km
  • Littleworth Road0.3 km
  • Nursery0.3 km