WS12 0FR is a safe, established residential area on Horseshoe Drive, 0.2km from Wimblebury in Cannock. Administratively it sits within Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, up 1.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WS12 0FR are sourced from Output Area E00171430 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORSESHOE DRIVE, WS12 0FR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORSESHOE DRIVE, WS12 0FR.
379
32
£ 44,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
No single demographic signal dominates WS12 0FR — age 32, 71% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £230k 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 0FR. The average age is 31.6. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
9 sales · Mean £ 216,166
Terraced
£ 154,000
8 sales · Mean £ 159,875
Detached
£ 267,500
8 sales · Mean £ 266,181
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS12 0FR has low crime rates — 20 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
St Peter's CofE Primary Academy
Heath Hayes Primary Academy
Five Ways Primary School
Hazel Slade Primary Academy
Kingsmead School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Gorsemoor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- One Stop0.9 km
- Happy's0.7 km
- Lifestyle0.3 km
- Slimming World Franchise - Helen Coppage0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Hednesford Town Football & Social Club0.2 km
- Littleworth Victory Working Mens Club0.2 km
- The Trafalgar0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Bobby's0.3 km
- Golden Valley0.3 km
- The Redforte Tandoori Takeaway0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hednesford1.9 km
- Cannock3.6 km
- Landywood5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Croft0.1 km
- Kings Croft0.1 km
- Sycamore Road0.2 km
- Sycamore Road0.2 km
- Scott Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS120FR · Data under Open Government Licence