Beech Tree Lane is in Cannock and in Cannock Chase district. WS11 1AY is located in the Cannock Longford & Bridgtown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cannock Chase. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beech Tree Lane, Cannock, WS11 1AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS11 1BB, WS11 1AZ, WS11 1AX, WS11 1LQ, WS11 1AR, WS11 1UY, WS11 1AS, WS11 1UZ, WS11 1AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS11 1AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31% | 29.6% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 47.3% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 9.9% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.8% | 38.3% | -7.5% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 32% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 15% | 20.6% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around WS11 1AY this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 28.7% | 6.7% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 12.3% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 14.7% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.1% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 18.6% | -3.1% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.6% | 98.4% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 96.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.9% | 96.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 96.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 65.3% | 46.2% | 19.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Tree Lane was 39.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.0% lower than the Cannock Longford & Bridgtown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beech Tree Lane has the 16th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cannock Longford & Bridgtown and the 113th lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Beech Tree Lane, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-10-25 | £445,116 |
| 73 Beech Tree Lane, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-06-10 | £173,004 |
| 57 Beech Tree Lane, Cannock, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £3,000 | 2022-02-25 | £3,212 |
| 70 Beech Tree Lane, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2022-01-21 | £282,658 |
| 70 Beech Tree Lane, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-05-15 | £255,969 |
WS11 1AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in WS11 1AY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 127 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannock Nursery School Hunter Road , WS11 3AE | - not rated | 548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase Children's Centre Cannock Road , WS11 5BU | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hednesford Nursery School Eskrett Street , Hednesford WS12 1AR | 3out of 4 | 3,746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wood CofE (A) Infants School Backcrofts , Off Wolverhampton Road WS11 1AP | - not rated | 416 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Primary Academy Ascot Drive , WS11 1PD | - not rated | 522 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Junior School Ascot Drive , WS11 1PD | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Primary School Ascot Drive , WS11 1PD | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hunter Road , WS11 0AE | - not rated | 548 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Cardinal Way , Stafford Road WS11 4AW | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Cardinal Way , Stafford Road WS11 4AW | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Wyrley High School Hall Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6LQ | - not rated | 2,690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannock Chase Technical College The Green , WS11 1UE | - not rated | 673 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaselea PRU Avon Road , WS11 1LH | - not rated | 307 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy Avon Road , WS11 1LH | 2out of 4 | 406 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 469 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 469 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon School Cannock Venture House , 12 Prospect Park WS11 0LG | - not rated | 632 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea Bar @ Magistrates Court | Magistrates Court, 200A Wolverhampton Road | 128 yd | |
| Asda (Customer Resturant) | Asda, Avon Road | 283 yd | |
| Stepping Stones @ Chasewood | Longford Road | 383 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe Bar | 4 High Green Court, Newhall Street | 498 yd | |
| One Dee | 12 High Green Court, Newhall Street | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannock Social WMC | 67 Wolverhampton Road | 303 yd | |
| White Hart Inn | 57 Wolverhampton Road | 329 yd | |
| Fever Cannock | 21-23 Wolverhampton Road | 445 yd | |
| The Liquor Tank | 10 High Green Court, Newhall Street | 498 yd | |
| The Loft 89 | First Floor, 31 Market Place | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalo Fish Bar | 78 Wolverhampton Road | 268 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 14 High Green Court, Newhall Street | 498 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, 4 Wolverhampton Road | 522 yd | |
| Gino's Dial-a-Pizza | 151 Avon Road | 527 yd | |
| Woods Caribbean Jerk Centre | 151a Avon Road | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food Store | Boscomoor Shopping Centre, Wolverhampton Road | 167 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Avon Road | 283 yd | |
| Co-op | Longford Road | 534 yd | |
| Poundland | 5 Market Place | 570 yd | |
| Iceland | 3B Market Place | 572 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chase Grammar School CONVENT CLOSE | 465 yd | |
| Avon Road Youth Centre (Closed) Avon Road | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Longford School ASCOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| St Marys Primary School HUNTER ROAD | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Club Fitness International (Closed) High Green | health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Laburnum Avenue LABURNUM AVENUE | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| St Lukes Cofe Primary School NEW PENKRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Chase Leisure Centre Stafford Road | golf, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 1,059 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.