Hollyoak Way is in Cannock and in Cannock Chase district. WS11 1DF is located in the Hawks Green with Rumer Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cannock Chase. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hollyoak Way, Cannock, WS11 1DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS11 1DW, WS11 6LB, WS11 2LB, WS11 6XR, WS11 6UW, WS11 1DL, WS11 1DJ, WS11 1EF, WS11 1DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS11 1DF is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 45.6% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 52.6% | 54.4% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WS11 1DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.9% | 46.2% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 29.5% | 5.8% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 13.7% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.5% | 36.5% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 43.8% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 10.2% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12.7% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 20.1% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 10.7% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 18.8% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 7.3% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 15.4% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 25.2% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.6% | 98.1% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 97.2% | 96.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 96.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollyoak Way was 111.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.0% lower than the Cannock Longford & Bridgtown average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Hollyoak Way has the 25th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cannock Longford & Bridgtown and the 66th highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Hollyoak Way, Cannock, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-03-24 | £154,923 |
| 6 Hollyoak Way, Cannock, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-02-16 | £232,466 |
| 25 Hollyoak Way, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-09-30 | £203,833 |
| 13 Hollyoak Way, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2021-08-17 | £207,695 |
| 3 Hollyoak Way, Cannock, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2021-07-16 | £172,266 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hednesford Nursery School Eskrett Street , Hednesford WS12 1AR | 3out of 4 | 2,752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hunter Road , WS11 0AE | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lukes CofE Primary School New Penkridge Road , WS11 1HN | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School Burns Street , Chadsmoor WS11 6DR | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Primary Academy Ascot Drive , WS11 1PD | 2out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgtown Primary School North Street , Bridgtown WS11 0AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Cardinal Way , Stafford Road WS11 4AW | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Kings Avenue , WS12 1DH | 2out of 4 | 2,606 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Academy Marston Road , Hednesford WS12 4JH | 1out of 4 | 2,686 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Wyrley Academy Hall Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6LQ | 1out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 792 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 792 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy Avon Road , WS11 1LH | 1out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peak Education - Cannock Longford Road , Cannock WS11 0LD | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Black's Cafe @ Fashion Factory | Unit 5a, Hollies Business Park, Hollies Park Road | 145 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, The Chase Centre, Church Street | 224 yd | |
| Shabab Restaurant | 47 Mill Street | 280 yd | |
| Saleem Bagh | Queens Square, Church Street | 376 yd | |
| Radhuni | 4 Mill Street | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arcade | 49 Mill Street | 301 yd | |
| Miller & Carter Cannock | Mill Farm, Lichfield Road | 506 yd | |
| St. Mary's Social Club and Community Centre | St Marys Social Club, Hallcourt Lane | 525 yd | |
| The Merchant | 9-11 Market Place | 581 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 26 Market Place | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental 2 Takeaway | 116 Mill Street | 290 yd | |
| Cannock Kebab House | 45 Mill Street | 308 yd | |
| Mr Tang's Chinese Restaurant | 12 Mill Street | 439 yd | |
| The Krispy Chip | 2 Devon Road | 470 yd | |
| Jam Jam Caribbean Takeaway | 3 Walsall Road | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M | Unit 2, The Chase Centre, Church Street | 205 yd | |
| Morrisons | Mill Street | 280 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Market Hall Street | 538 yd | |
| Iceland | 3B Market Place | 548 yd | |
| Poundland | 5 Market Place | 556 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cannock Chase High School HEDNESFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 552 yd |
| Avon Road Youth Centre (Closed) Avon Road | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| St Marys Primary School HUNTER ROAD | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Club Fitness International (Closed) High Green | health and fitness suite | 757 yd |
| Chase Grammar School CONVENT CLOSE | 837 yd | |
| Chase Leisure Centre Stafford Road | golf, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 1,001 yd |
| Tazzs Gym (Closed) Unit 42 Unit 42 Martindale | health and fitness suite | 1,015 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 | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| 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 | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.