Norton Green Lane is in Cannock and in Cannock Chase district. WS11 3PR is located in the Norton Canes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cannock Chase. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norton Green Lane, Cannock, WS11 3PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS11 9PR, WS11 9QZ, WS11 9SX, WS11 9XT, WS11 9RA, WS11 9PX, WS11 9UN, WS11 9SU, WS11 9PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS11 3PR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 51.2% | 49.4% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.6% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 25.3% | 31.7% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 45.8% | -10.4% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 13.4% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 41% | 47.1% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 35.4% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 12.9% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 3.9% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.4% | 21.8% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 12.7% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 15.8% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 20.8% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 17.3% | -2.6% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 97.6% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 99.7% 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 | 99.1% | 99.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 99.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 65.9% | 46.2% | 19.7% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norton Green Lane was 83.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.2% higher than the Norton Canes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norton Green Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Norton Canes and the 100th highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Norton Green Lane, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 1998-04-09 | £223,438 |
WS11 3PR 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogley Hay Nursery School Brickiln Street , Brownhills WS8 6AU | 4out of 4 | 4,478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hednesford Nursery School Eskrett Street , Hednesford WS12 1AR | 3out of 4 | 5,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome Primary School Hussey Road , Norton Canes WS11 9TP | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Canes Primary Academy School Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhills West Primary School Shannon Drive , Brownhills WS8 7LA | 3out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Huthill Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6PG | 3out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsemoor Primary School Gorsemoor School, Gorsemoor Road , Heath Hayes WS12 3TG | 2out of 4 | 2,772 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Canes High School Burntwood Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SP | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Wyrley Academy Hall Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6LQ | 1out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erasmus Darwin Academy Pool Road , WS7 3QW | 3out of 4 | 3,115 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Terrace Academy Bridge Cross Road , Chase Terrace WS7 2DB | 3out of 4 | 3,844 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhills Ormiston Academy Deakin Avenue , Brownhills WS8 7QG | - not rated | 3,854 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chasetown Community School Church Street , Chasetown WS7 3QL | 3out of 4 | 2,996 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 4,268 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 4,268 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peak Education - Cannock Longford Road , Cannock WS11 0LD | - not rated | 4,379 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy Avon Road , WS11 1LH | 1out of 4 | 4,645 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crackin Cafe | Unit 2, Norton Canes Business Park, Norton Green Lane | 401 yd | |
| The Cafe Conduit Road | Conduit Road | 424 yd | |
| Costa Drive Thru | Road Chef, Norton Canes Motorway Service Area, Bettys Lane | 475 yd | |
| Catherine Care Tearooms | Unit 13a, Norton Canes Business Park, Jerome Road | 552 yd | |
| Ann's Cafe & Catering | 160 Walsall Road | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Tavern | Railway Tavern, Norton Green Lane | 136 yd | |
| Yew Tree | Yew Tree, Jerome Road | 709 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | The Turf Lodge, Watling Street | 887 yd | |
| Victoria Working Mens Club | Victoria Working Mens Club, Norton East Road | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon @ Roadchef | Road Chef, Norton Canes Motorway Service Area, Bettys Lane | 475 yd | |
| Chozen Noodle | Norton Canes Motorway Service Area, Bettys Lane | 793 yd | |
| Fresh Food Cafe/Coco di Mama | Norton Canes Motorway Service Area, Bettys Lane | 793 yd | |
| Kings Wok | 58 Brownhills Road | 869 yd | |
| Bridge Fish Bar | 21 Burntwood Road | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co Operative Retail Services L, Brownhills Road | 875 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xtreme Training Centre UNIT 1 UNIT 1 CONDUIT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 391 yd |
| Norton Canes Recreation Ground BROWNHILLS ROAD | grass pitches | 965 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.