Don Grove is in Cannock and in Cannock Chase district. WS11 1LW 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 Don Grove, Cannock, WS11 1LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS11 1LH, WS11 0AT, WS11 1LJ, WS11 0AU, WS11 1LN, WS11 1AX, WS11 1LL, WS11 1LP, WS11 0AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS11 1LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49% | 49.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 35% | 33.8% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 37.9% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 16.2% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 7.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 (65.4%) 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 | 35.3% | 31.2% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -17.2% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 34.2% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 21.9% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 9.2% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 8.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 1LW this area, 35% 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 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.9% | 35% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 16.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 13.7% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 12.7% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 15.2% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 15.7% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.9% | 96.6% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 99.2% 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 | 95.9% | 99.2% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 99.2% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 32.2% | 13.5% | 18.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Don Grove was 143.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.7% lower than the Cannock Longford & Bridgtown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Don Grove has the 21st highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cannock Longford & Bridgtown and the 45th highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Don Grove, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-12-12 | £191,797 |
| 2 Don Grove, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2014-11-14 | £158,282 |
| 8 Don Grove, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2014-10-07 | £209,209 |
| 1 Don Grove, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2008-05-23 | £187,913 |
| 8 Don Grove, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £99,500 | 2005-09-08 | £178,016 |
WS11 1LW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hednesford Nursery School Eskrett Street , Hednesford WS12 1AR | 3out of 4 | 3,983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longford Primary Academy Ascot Drive , WS11 1PD | 2out of 4 | 431 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hunter Road , WS11 0AE | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgtown Primary School North Street , Bridgtown WS11 0AZ | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lukes CofE Primary School New Penkridge Road , WS11 1HN | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Huthill Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6PG | 3out of 4 | 2,500 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 | 1,637 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Wyrley Academy Hall Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6LQ | 1out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheslyn Hay Academy Saredon Road , Cheslyn Hay WS6 7JQ | 2out of 4 | 2,710 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Academy Marston Road , Hednesford WS12 4JH | 1out of 4 | 3,754 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 | 130 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peak Education - Cannock Longford Road , Cannock WS11 0LD | - not rated | 444 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 532 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 532 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (Customer Resturant) | Asda, Avon Road | 41 yd | |
| Tea Bar @ Magistrates Court | Magistrates Court, 200A Wolverhampton Road | 227 yd | |
| Stepping Stones @ Chasewood | Longford Road | 383 yd | |
| Pit Stop Cafe (at Chaserider) | Arriva House, Delta Way | 518 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe Bar | 4 High Green Court, Newhall Street | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Fountain | Crystal Fountain, 35 St Johns Road | 434 yd | |
| Cannock Social WMC | 67 Wolverhampton Road | 497 yd | |
| White Hart Inn | 57 Wolverhampton Road | 528 yd | |
| Fever Cannock | 21-23 Wolverhampton Road | 659 yd | |
| Bridgtown Social WMC | Bridgtown Social Club, 170 Walsall Road | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munch N Go | 159 Longford Road | 277 yd | |
| Longford Fish Bar | 155 Longford Road | 291 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 151 Longford Road | 302 yd | |
| Dalo Fish Bar | 78 Wolverhampton Road | 483 yd | |
| Gino's Dial-a-Pizza | 151 Avon Road | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda, Avon Road | 41 yd | |
| Co-op Food Store | Boscomoor Shopping Centre, Wolverhampton Road | 171 yd | |
| Co-op | Longford Road | 709 yd | |
| The Range | Walsall Road | 734 yd | |
| Iceland | 3B Market Place | 766 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chase Grammar School CONVENT CLOSE | 435 yd | |
| Laburnum Avenue LABURNUM AVENUE | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Longford School ASCOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| St Marys Primary School HUNTER ROAD | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Avon Road Youth Centre (Closed) Avon Road | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Club Fitness International (Closed) High Green | health and fitness suite | 834 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.