The Willows is in Cannock and in Cannock Chase district. WS11 1EP 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 The Willows, Cannock, WS11 1EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS11 1EL, WS11 1ER, WS11 1ES, WS11 1EN, WS11 1EW, WS11 1ET, WS11 1EY, WS11 1EU, WS11 1NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS11 1EP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents 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 | 49.7% | 48.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 34.3% | 35.2% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 40.5% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 16.6% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 5.3% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43% | 37.2% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 35.9% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 18.3% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 8% | 5.5% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.7% | 26.2% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 16.8% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17.2% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 20.1% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.9% | 94.1% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 99% | 93.5% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 93.5% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Willows was 36.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.2% lower than the Cannock Longford & Bridgtown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Willows has the 13th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cannock Longford & Bridgtown and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Willows, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-08-02 | £236,505 |
| 3 The Willows, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2019-06-28 | £191,918 |
| 11 The Willows, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2006-03-03 | £172,617 |
| 11 The Willows, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2005-08-25 | £132,467 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hednesford Nursery School Eskrett Street , Hednesford WS12 1AR | 3out of 4 | 3,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lukes CofE Primary School New Penkridge Road , WS11 1HN | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Primary Academy Ascot Drive , WS11 1PD | 2out of 4 | 548 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hunter Road , WS11 0AE | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgtown Primary School North Street , Bridgtown WS11 0AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorhill Primary School Pye Green Road , WS11 5RN | 2out of 4 | 2,396 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,145 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Wyrley Academy Hall Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6LQ | 1out of 4 | 3,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheslyn Hay Academy Saredon Road , Cheslyn Hay WS6 7JQ | 2out of 4 | 3,284 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Academy Marston Road , Hednesford WS12 4JH | 1out of 4 | 3,432 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy Avon Road , WS11 1LH | 1out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peak Education - Cannock Longford Road , Cannock WS11 0LD | - not rated | 1,196 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stepping Stones @ Chasewood | Longford Road | 522 yd | |
| Tea Bar @ Magistrates Court | Magistrates Court, 200A Wolverhampton Road | 542 yd | |
| The Fixes Bar & Restuarant | 83 High Green | 685 yd | |
| Mim's Mom's Coffee Bar | Shop 1, Victorian New Hall, 81 High Green | 689 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe Bar | 4 High Green Court, Newhall Street | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newhall Arms | 81 High Green | 689 yd | |
| Cannock Social WMC | 67 Wolverhampton Road | 698 yd | |
| Cannock Conservative Club | Cannock Unionist Club, High Green | 706 yd | |
| White Hart Inn | 57 Wolverhampton Road | 707 yd | |
| The Linford Arms | 79 High Green | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake Bites | 1 Devon Court, Bideford Way | 304 yd | |
| Bideford Way Fish Bar | 8 Devon Court, Bideford Way | 308 yd | |
| Dalo Fish Bar | 78 Wolverhampton Road | 657 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 1, 87 High Green | 674 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 14 High Green Court, Newhall Street | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Longford Road | 232 yd | |
| Co-op Food Store | Boscomoor Shopping Centre, Wolverhampton Road | 596 yd | |
| Londis Cannock | 1-7 Park Road | 639 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Avon Road | 745 yd | |
| Poundland | 5 Market Place | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Cofe Primary School NEW PENKRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Longford School ASCOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Club Fitness International (Closed) High Green | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Avon Road Youth Centre (Closed) Avon Road | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Chase Leisure Centre Stafford Road | golf, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 926 yd |
| Chase Grammar School CONVENT CLOSE | 954 yd | |
| St Marys Primary School HUNTER ROAD | grass pitches | 961 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 35.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.