WS12 0JR is a safe, established residential area on Jesmond Close, 0.3km from Rawnsley in Rawnsley. Administratively it sits within Rawnsley ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS12 0JR is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WS12 0JR are sourced from Output Area E00149788 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JESMOND CLOSE, WS12 0JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JESMOND CLOSE, WS12 0JR.
373
34
£ 44,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS12 0JR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WS12 0JR has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS12 0JR. The average age is 34.5. 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 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
Semi-Detached
£ 142,000
2 sales · Mean £ 142,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS12 0JR has low crime rates — 37 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
St Peter's CofE Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Village Food Store0.4 km
- Happy's0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Hazelslade Inn0.4 km
- Littleworth Victory Working Mens Club0.8 km
- The Trafalgar0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Redforte Tandoori Takeaway0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hednesford2.2 km
- Cannock4.4 km
- Rugeley Town5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Eastgate0.2 km
- Eastgate0.2 km
- Nursery0.3 km
- Nursery0.3 km
- Valley Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS120JR · Data under Open Government Licence