WS12 0FL is a safe, established residential area on St Matthew Close, 0.1km from Rawnsley in Rawnsley. Administratively it sits within Rawnsley ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.
For serious buyers, WS12 0FL is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £366k.
Census 2021 statistics for WS12 0FL are sourced from Output Area E00149798 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MATTHEW CLOSE, WS12 0FL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MATTHEW CLOSE, WS12 0FL.
333
40
£ 44,400 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS12 0FL 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.
Area Character
WS12 0FL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £366k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS12 0FL. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 366,000
1 sales · Mean £ 366,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS12 0FL has low crime rates — 24 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.
school Local Schools
Hazel Slade Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Village Food Store0.6 km
- Happy's0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Hazelslade Inn0.6 km
- Littleworth Victory Working Mens Club0.9 km
- The Trafalgar0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Redforte Tandoori Takeaway0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hednesford2.5 km
- Cannock4.6 km
- Rugeley Town5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Spar Shop0.1 km
- Spar Shop0.1 km
- Littleworth Road0.2 km
- Littleworth Road0.2 km
- Valley Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WS120FL · Data under Open Government Licence