Merlin Close, Cannock, WS11 1JB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS11 1JB 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 1JB 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 Merlin Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merlin Close was 18.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.5% lower than the Cannock Longford & Bridgtown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Merlin Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cannock Longford & Bridgtown and the 35th lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.

🔎 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 1JB, 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 Merlin Close are based on 5 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 Merlin Close, Cannock, WS11 1JB

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS11 1JB

Average Price
£375,923

Semi-Detached
£305,986

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£445,859

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merlin Close

Average Price
£399,641

Semi-Detached
£311,183

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£458,614

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merlin CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Merlin Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£405,000	2019-01-22	£545,633
3 Merlin Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£84,500	2000-12-14	£325,837
2 Merlin Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£138,000	2000-10-13	£479,646
1 Merlin Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£83,000	1998-08-21	£350,561
6 Merlin Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£63,500	1997-10-28	£296,528

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS11 1JB

Employment

WS11 1JB 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 1JB 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
Hednesford Nursery School Eskrett Street , Hednesford WS12 1AR	3out of 4	3,479 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	310 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Longford Primary Academy Ascot Drive , WS11 1PD	2out of 4	1,254 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hunter Road , WS11 0AE	3out of 4	1,552 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moorhill Primary School Pye Green Road , WS11 5RN	2out of 4	1,797 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Redhill Primary School Wrights Avenue , West Chadsmoor WS11 5JR	3out of 4	2,000 yd	Foundation school	Yes	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	572 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT	3out of 4	1,388 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Staffordshire University Academy Marston Road , Hednesford WS12 4JH	1out of 4	2,848 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsmead School Kings Avenue , WS12 1DH	2out of 4	3,631 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Great Wyrley Academy Hall Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6LQ	1out of 4	3,838 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	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	896 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR	- not rated	1,488 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR	- not rated	1,488 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy Avon Road , WS11 1LH	1out of 4	1,497 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Peak Education - Cannock Longford Road , Cannock WS11 0LD	- not rated	1,829 yd	Other independent special school	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
Friends Cafe @ Cannock Chase Hospital	Cannock Chase Hospital, Brunswick Road	777 yd
The Fixes Bar & Restuarant	83 High Green	793 yd
Mim's Mom's Coffee Bar	Shop 1, Victorian New Hall, 81 High Green	811 yd
Copper Kettle	Unit 5 & 5a, Unit 49 Cannock Shopping Centre, Market Hall Street	841 yd
Costa Coffee	Unit 23, Cannock Shopping Centre, Market Hall Street	903 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
White Lion	522 Stafford Road	605 yd
Shoal Hill Tavern	Sandy Lane, Hatherton	634 yd
The Station	Unit 53, Cannock Shopping Centre, Market Hall Street	649 yd
Cannock Conservative Club	Cannock Unionist Club, High Green	752 yd
Podge & Tin Eatery	26 Stafford Road	774 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Seagull Fish Bar	184 Stafford Road	683 yd
Papa Johns	Unit 1, 87 High Green	774 yd
Pasha Authentic Turkish Grill	73 High Green	874 yd
Bake Bites	1 Devon Court, Bideford Way	877 yd
Bideford Way Fish Bar	8 Devon Court, Bideford Way	880 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	Unit 4, 147 - 155 Stafford Road	605 yd
Londis Cannock	1-7 Park Road	640 yd
Heron Foods	The Pied Piper, 114 Pye Green Road	917 yd
Co-op	Longford Road	919 yd
Home Bargains	Market Hall Street	961 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Lukes Cofe Primary School NEW PENKRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches	248 yd
Chase Leisure Centre Stafford Road	golf, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool	509 yd
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College CARDINAL WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	516 yd
Cannock Park STAFFORD ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	571 yd
Club Fitness International (Closed) High Green	health and fitness suite	780 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	66.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	58.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WS11 1JB