New Penkridge Road, Cannock, WS11 1HW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS11 1HW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	51.4%	50%	-1.4%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	48.6%	50%	1.4%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of WS11 1HW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.3%	27.3%	4.0%	37.9%	-10.6%
Married: Opposite sex	61.3%	58.9%	-2.4%	44.2%	14.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Separated	1%	1.7%	0.7%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	10%	7.4%	-2.6%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	4.3%	4.4%	0.1%	6.1%	-1.7%

Health

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	47.1%	51.2%	4.1%	48.4%	2.8%
Good health	38.3%	34.9%	-3.4%	33.6%	1.3%
Fair health	11.7%	11.8%	0.1%	12.7%	-0.9%
Bad health	2.6%	1.8%	-0.8%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	20.7%	14.6%	-6.1%	18.2%	-3.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.3%	11.9%	-0.4%	9.6%	2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13%	9.8%	-3.2%	13.4%	-3.6%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	3.4%	-1.9%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.7%	23.1%	13.4%	16.9%	6.2%
Degree or Similar	35%	35.3%	0.3%	33.8%	1.5%
Other	4%	2%	-2.0%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	0.7%	1.1%
Indian	2.3%	2.9%	0.6%	3.1%	-0.2%
Other Asian	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	94.6%	92%	-2.6%	81.4%	10.6%
Other	1.1%	1.8%	0.7%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95% 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	95.1%	95%	-0.1%	83.2%	11.8%
European Union	2%	1.2%	-0.8%	6.1%	-4.9%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.6%	2.1%	-0.5%	5.6%	-3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.9%	94.7%	-0.2%	83.2%	11.5%
10+ Years	0%	3.5%	3.5%	9.8%	-6.3%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	0.9%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.5%	76.7%	11.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Central and South America	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	9.2%	13.5%	-4.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.7%	37.2%	-8.5%
Christian	65.1%	46.2%	18.9%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Sikh	3%	0.9%	2.1%
Not answered	2.4%	6.0%	-3.6%

Safety

Is New Penkridge Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Penkridge Road was 20.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.4% lower than the Cannock Longford & Bridgtown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

New Penkridge Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cannock Longford & Bridgtown and the 40th lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,600

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WS11 1HW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on New Penkridge Road are based on 202 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cannock Chase.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for New Penkridge Road, Cannock, WS11 1HW

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS11 1HW

Average Price
£484,230

Semi-Detached
£313,821

Terraced
£227,214

Detached
£603,657

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for New Penkridge Road

Average Price
£376,446

Semi-Detached
£316,294

Terraced
£222,908

Detached
£702,171

Flats/Maisonettes
£171,339

Other
£389,304

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on New Penkridge Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
61 New Penkridge Road, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£700,000	2025-10-16	£675,952
34 New Penkridge Road, Cannock, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£225,000	2025-07-14	£224,785
53 New Penkridge Road, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£650,000	2025-05-30	£662,096
52 New Penkridge Road, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2025-03-07	£363,786
33 New Penkridge Road, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£600,000	2025-01-31	£620,278

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS11 1HW

Employment

WS11 1HW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

WS11 1HW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	90
Retired	85
Self-Employed	51
Part-Time Employee	41
Unemployed	10
Looking after home or family	7
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	39
Construction	25
Manufacturing	23
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	14
Real estate activities	10
Transport and storage	8
Other	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cannock Nursery School Hunter Road , WS11 3AE	- not rated	1,009 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cannock Chase Children's Centre Cannock Road , WS11 5BU	- not rated	1,187 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hednesford Nursery School Eskrett Street , Hednesford WS12 1AR	3out of 4	3,323 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	323 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Walhouse CofE (C) Junior School New Penkridge Road , WS11 1HN	- not rated	542 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
John Wood CofE (A) Infants School Backcrofts , Off Wolverhampton Road WS11 1AP	- not rated	590 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Longford Primary Academy Ascot Drive , WS11 1PD	- not rated	990 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Longford Junior School Ascot Drive , WS11 1PD	- not rated	990 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	679 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Cardinal Way , Stafford Road WS11 4AW	- not rated	679 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT	3out of 4	1,037 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT	- not rated	1,037 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blake Valley Technology College Marston Road , Hednesford WS12 4JH	- not rated	2,894 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cannock Chase Technical College The Green , WS11 1UE	- not rated	381 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA	3out of 4	600 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA	- not rated	600 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR	- not rated	950 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR	- not rated	950 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chaselea PRU Avon Road , WS11 1LH	- not rated	996 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Fixes Bar & Restuarant	83 High Green	350 yd
Mim's Mom's Coffee Bar	Shop 1, Victorian New Hall, 81 High Green	367 yd
Copper Kettle	Unit 5 & 5a, Unit 49 Cannock Shopping Centre, Market Hall Street	430 yd
The Hub Cafe Bar	4 High Green Court, Newhall Street	466 yd
One Dee	12 High Green Court, Newhall Street	466 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cannock Conservative Club	Cannock Unionist Club, High Green	320 yd
Newhall Arms	81 High Green	367 yd
Bar Sport & Premier Suite	85 High Green	394 yd
The Linford Arms	79 High Green	394 yd
Podge & Tin Eatery	26 Stafford Road	401 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Papa Johns	Unit 1, 87 High Green	331 yd
Pasha Authentic Turkish Grill	73 High Green	432 yd
Domino's Pizza	14 High Green Court, Newhall Street	466 yd
Subway	Unit 2, 4 Wolverhampton Road	493 yd
Greggs	12-14 Market Place	493 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Londis Cannock	1-7 Park Road	207 yd
Home Bargains	Market Hall Street	534 yd
Tesco Express	Unit 4, 147 - 155 Stafford Road	594 yd
Poundland	5 Market Place	614 yd
Iceland	3B Market Place	630 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Lukes Cofe Primary School NEW PENKRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches	324 yd
Club Fitness International (Closed) High Green	health and fitness suite	335 yd
Chase Leisure Centre Stafford Road	golf, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool	409 yd
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College CARDINAL WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	680 yd
Avon Road Youth Centre (Closed) Avon Road	grass pitches	746 yd
Cannock Park STAFFORD ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	825 yd
St Marys Primary School HUNTER ROAD	grass pitches	856 yd
Chase Grammar School CONVENT CLOSE		957 yd
Longford School ASCOT DRIVE	grass pitches	994 yd
Cannock Chase High School HEDNESFORD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,037 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	83.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	83.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	83.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	61 Mbit/s
Average download speed	59.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.