Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

WS12 0PE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS12 0PE.

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

395

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WS12 0PE is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

WS12 0PE is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Prospect Village in Cannock Chase. Administratively it sits within Rawnsley ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for WS12 0PE are sourced from Output Area E00180652 (shared with 29 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 0PE. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime around WS12 0PE is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences24
Public order5
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Hazel Slade Primary Academy

Good197 pupils1.4 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Rag Country Inn0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hednesford3.6 km
  • Cannock5.2 km
  • Rugeley Town5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Longstaff Avenue0.2 km
  • Longstaff Avenue0.2 km
  • New Hayes Road0.3 km
  • Williamson Avenue0.3 km
  • Ironstone Road0.3 km