WS12 0QB is a mixed residential area on Ironstone Road, 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. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WS12 0QB are sourced from Output Area E00180652 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IRONSTONE ROAD, WS12 0QB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IRONSTONE ROAD, WS12 0QB.
395
48
£ 44,400 /yr
45%
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.
Area Character
WS12 0QB 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS12 0QB. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 300,000
6 sales · Mean £ 274,500
Semi-Detached
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WS12 0QB 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.
school Local Schools
Hazel Slade Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Rag Country Inn0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hednesford3.6 km
- Cannock5.2 km
- Rugeley Town5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Longstaff Avenue0.0 km
- Longstaff Avenue0.1 km
- Ironstone Road0.2 km
- Williamson Avenue0.3 km
- New Hayes Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WS120QB · Data under Open Government Licence