WS12 0FW is a safe, established residential area on Wimblebury Road, 0.3km from Wimblebury in Cannock. Administratively it sits within Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.
For families considering a move, WS12 0FW represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £164k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WS12 0FW are sourced from Output Area E00171430 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WIMBLEBURY ROAD, WS12 0FW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIMBLEBURY ROAD, WS12 0FW.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WS12 0FW spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS12 0FW. 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
Terraced
£ 148,500
4 sales · Mean £ 149,875
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
3 sales · Mean £ 174,500
Flat
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS12 0FW has low crime rates — 19 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
Hazel Slade Primary Academy
Kingsmead School
Five Ways Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Hednesford Nursery 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 Club0.1 km
- Littleworth Victory Working Mens Club0.1 km
- The Trafalgar0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Bobby's0.3 km
- Golden Valley0.4 km
- The Redforte Tandoori Takeaway0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hednesford1.8 km
- Cannock3.6 km
- Landywood5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Croft0.0 km
- Kings Croft0.0 km
- Sycamore Road0.2 km
- Sycamore Road0.2 km
- Trafalgar Inn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS120FW · Data under Open Government Licence