Longford Road, Cannock, WS11 1NG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS11 1NG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	54.6%	49.8%	-4.8%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	45.4%	50.2%	4.8%	49.0%	1.2%

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 1NG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% 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	20.2%	24.3%	4.1%	37.9%	-13.6%
Married: Opposite sex	64%	62.7%	-1.3%	44.2%	18.5%
Separated	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	5.8%	4.3%	-1.5%	9.1%	-4.8%
Widowed	9.1%	7.8%	-1.3%	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 (85.7%) 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	43.6%	45.2%	1.6%	48.4%	-3.2%
Good health	37.9%	40.5%	2.6%	33.6%	6.9%
Fair health	12.1%	11.2%	-0.9%	12.7%	-1.5%
Bad health	4.6%	3.1%	-1.5%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	19.8%	15.2%	-4.6%	18.2%	-3.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.9%	12.1%	2.2%	9.6%	2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	16.8%	-1.0%	13.4%	3.4%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	5.5%	1.8%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	18.8%	6.4%	16.9%	1.9%
Degree or Similar	33.1%	30.1%	-3.0%	33.8%	-3.7%
Other	3.3%	1.6%	-1.7%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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%	1%	1.0%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	2.1%	1.7%	-0.4%	3.1%	-1.4%
Pakistani	0%	2%	2.0%	2.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95%	95.2%	0.2%	81.4%	13.8%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.6% 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	96.1%	96.6%	0.5%	83.2%	13.4%
European Union	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	6.1%	-5.4%
Africa	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	2.7%	1.3%	5.6%	-2.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.7%	96.9%	1.2%	83.2%	13.7%
10+ Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.7%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0%	-3.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.5%	76.7%	14.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
No passport held	7.1%	13.5%	-6.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.8%	37.2%	-10.4%
Christian	65.4%	46.2%	19.2%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Muslim	2%	6.5%	-4.5%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	3.7%	6.0%	-2.3%

Safety

Is Longford Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longford Road was 11.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.4% lower than the Cannock Longford & Bridgtown average. The most reported crime type was Public order.

Longford Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cannock Longford & Bridgtown and the 11th lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

🔎 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 1NG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very 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 Longford Road are based on 259 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 Longford Road, Cannock, WS11 1NG

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS11 1NG

Average Price
£368,794

Semi-Detached
£336,554

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£401,034

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Longford Road

Average Price
£300,527

Semi-Detached
£270,673

Terraced
£226,172

Detached
£405,433

Flats/Maisonettes
£85,985

Other
£455,360

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Longford Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
349 Longford Road, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2025-02-28	£381,978
331 Longford Road, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£445,000	2022-11-25	£466,062
340 Longford Road, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£257,000	2020-08-21	£337,475
353 Longford Road, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2017-03-27	£454,810
339 Longford Road, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£95,000	2015-06-29	£161,439

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS11 1NG

Employment

WS11 1NG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WS11 1NG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	88
Full-Time Employee	67
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	7
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Education	15
Construction	14
Manufacturing	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cannock Nursery School Hunter Road , WS11 3AE	- not rated	1,656 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cannock Chase Children's Centre Cannock Road , WS11 5BU	- not rated	2,119 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hednesford Nursery School Eskrett Street , Hednesford WS12 1AR	3out of 4	4,191 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Walhouse CofE (C) Junior School New Penkridge Road , WS11 1HN	- not rated	626 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Lukes CofE Primary School New Penkridge Road , WS11 1HN	3out of 4	665 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Longford Primary Academy Ascot Drive , WS11 1PD	- not rated	887 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Longford Junior School Ascot Drive , WS11 1PD	- not rated	887 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Longford Primary School Ascot Drive , WS11 1PD	- not rated	887 yd	Community 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	1,304 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Cardinal Way , Stafford Road WS11 4AW	- not rated	1,304 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT	3out of 4	1,980 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT	- not rated	1,980 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cheslyn Hay Sport and Community High School Saredon Road , Cheslyn Hay WS6 7JQ	- not rated	3,494 yd	Community school	No	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	1,309 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rodbaston College , ST19 5PH	- not rated	5,211 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South Staffordshire College Rodbaston Drive , ST19 5PH	- not rated	5,211 yd	Further education	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy Avon Road , WS11 1LH	2out of 4	1,289 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Chaselea PRU Avon Road , WS11 1LH	- not rated	1,316 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA	3out of 4	1,511 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA	- not rated	1,511 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Horizon School Cannock Venture House , 12 Prospect Park WS11 0LG	- not rated	1,541 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Stepping Stones @ Chasewood	Longford Road		995 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Shoal Hill Tavern	Sandy Lane, Hatherton		351 yd
Longford Social Club	Wellington Drive, Cannock		702 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Bideford Way Fish Bar	8 Devon Court, Bideford Way		444 yd
Bake Bites	1 Devon Court, Bideford Way		446 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	Longford Road		626 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Lukes Cofe Primary School NEW PENKRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches	666 yd
Longford School ASCOT DRIVE	grass pitches	895 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	30.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	30.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	30.0%

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	78.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	65.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WS11 1NG