Broad Street is in Cannock and in Cannock Chase district. WS11 3DA 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 Broad Street, Cannock, WS11 3DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS11 0DA, WS11 0BQ, WS11 0BP, WS11 3BY, WS11 0BY, WS11 0BZ, WS11 3BN, WS11 0BN, WS11 0BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS11 3DA has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 50.3% | 47% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 49.7% | 53% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WS11 3DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 52.2% | 54.6% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 20.6% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -23.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 15% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.6% | 42% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 36% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 14.9% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 19.8% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 13.1% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 20.1% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 8.4% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 19.5% | 1.7% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 15.9% | -2.5% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.4% | 96.2% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 96.6% | 94.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 94.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.2% | 37.2% | 18.0% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Street was 257.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.8% higher than the Cannock Longford & Bridgtown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broad Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cannock Longford & Bridgtown and the 20th highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 66 Broad Street, Cannock, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-05-09 | £110,331 |
| Flat 4 66 Broad Street, Cannock, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £46,995 | 2002-07-19 | £121,517 |
| Flat 2 66 Broad Street, Cannock, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £31,000 | 1999-04-01 | £122,500 |
WS11 3DA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Other | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4,488 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgtown Primary School North Street , Bridgtown WS11 0AZ | 3out of 4 | 252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hunter Road , WS11 0AE | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Primary Academy Ascot Drive , WS11 1PD | 2out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Huthill Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6PG | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Hall Primary School John's Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6BX | 2out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wyrley Academy Hall Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6LQ | 1out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheslyn Hay Academy Saredon Road , Cheslyn Hay WS6 7JQ | 2out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT | 3out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Cardinal Way , Stafford Road WS11 4AW | 3out of 4 | 2,660 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Kings Avenue , WS12 1DH | 2out of 4 | 4,154 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Education - Cannock Longford Road , Cannock WS11 0LD | - not rated | 684 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy Avon Road , WS11 1LH | 1out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA | 3out of 4 | 2,306 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OK Diner | Ok Diner, 110-118 Watling Street | 136 yd | |
| Little Brown Mouse Play Cafe | 36-38 North Street | 159 yd | |
| The Kitchen at CMC | Unit 15, Phoenix Centre, Broad Street | 195 yd | |
| Eastern Memories | 21 North Street | 202 yd | |
| Dee Dee's Family Cafe | The Range, Venture Centre, Green Lane | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Inn | The Castle Inn, 62 North Street | 315 yd | |
| The Orbital | The Orbital, Eastern Way | 401 yd | |
| Bridgtown Social WMC | Bridgtown Social Club, 170 Walsall Road | 636 yd | |
| Cannock Ex-Servicemen | 23 Walsall Road | 841 yd | |
| Crystal Fountain | Crystal Fountain, 35 St Johns Road | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaceful Chinese Takeaway | 25 North Street | 200 yd | |
| Bridgtown Chippy / Silly Sausage Cafe | 1 North Street | 269 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 151 Longford Road | 881 yd | |
| Longford Fish Bar | 155 Longford Road | 898 yd | |
| Munch N Go | 159 Longford Road | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit 5b To 5c, Wyrley Brook Retail Park, Vine Lane | 476 yd | |
| M & S Simply Food | Unit 3, Orbital Retail Centre, Voyager Drive | 628 yd | |
| The Range | Walsall Road | 649 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Voyager Drive | 686 yd | |
| Aldi | Units 8 & 9, Orbital Retail Centre, Voyager Drive | 869 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetti Sports (Closed) | grass pitches | 281 yd |
| Planet Ice Cannock UNIT 8-10 UNIT 8-10 WALKMILL WAY | ice rinks | 576 yd |
| Better Gym (Cannock) VINE LANE | health and fitness suite | 636 yd |
| Laburnum Avenue LABURNUM AVENUE | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Hawkins Sports Club COPPICE LANE | grass pitches | 954 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.