Pinewood Avenue is in Cannock and in Cannock Chase district. WS11 4AZ is located in the Chadsmoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cannock Chase. This postcode has been in use since 2003-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pinewood Avenue, Cannock, WS11 4AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS11 4AY, WS11 4BG, WS11 4PP, WS11 4QD, WS11 4BD, WS11 4PR, WS11 4BE, WS11 4BA, WS11 4QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS11 4AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 47.1% | 47.9% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 52.9% | 52.1% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 24.5% | 30.5% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 41% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 10.5% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 16.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
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 (59.4%) 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 | 26.7% | 29.7% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -18.7% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 29.7% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 27.5% | 21.6% | -5.9% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| Bad health | 11% | 14% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 10.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
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 4AZ this area, 41.1% 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 11.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 57.3% | 41.1% | -16.2% | 18.2% | 22.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 9.2% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 12.6% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 9.2% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.5% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -22.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 97.9% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 96.9% | 97.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 97.5% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| No passport held | 33.5% | 13.5% | 20.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pinewood Avenue was 126.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.6% higher than the Chadsmoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pinewood Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Chadsmoor and the 53rd highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Pinewood Avenue, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-08-29 | £200,515 |
| 1 Pinewood Avenue, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2023-12-07 | £263,583 |
| 2 Pinewood Avenue, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-04-08 | £249,978 |
| 14 Pinewood Avenue, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2021-11-19 | £199,099 |
| 3 Pinewood Avenue, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,995 | 2018-04-20 | £231,686 |
WS11 4AZ 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 4AZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhill Primary School Pye Green Road , WS11 5RN | 2out of 4 | 719 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Primary School Wrights Avenue , West Chadsmoor WS11 5JR | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lukes CofE Primary School New Penkridge Road , WS11 1HN | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleton Green Community School Colliers Way , Huntington WS12 4UD | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School Burns Street , Chadsmoor WS11 6DR | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 752 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Academy Marston Road , Hednesford WS12 4JH | 1out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Kings Avenue , WS12 1DH | 2out of 4 | 2,978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Wyrley Academy Hall Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6LQ | 1out of 4 | 4,649 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hednesford Valley High School Stanley Road , WS12 4JS | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy Avon Road , WS11 1LH | 1out of 4 | 2,517 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anujaan Indian Restaurant And Grill | Stafford Road, Huntington | 605 yd | |
| Serene Indian Cuisine | 2 Old Fallow Road | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhill Albion WMC | 193-195 Cemetery Road | 453 yd | |
| The Station | Unit 53, Cannock Shopping Centre, Market Hall Street | 600 yd | |
| White Lion | 522 Stafford Road | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pye Green Garden | 238 Pye Green Road | 565 yd | |
| Seagull Fish Bar | 184 Stafford Road | 592 yd | |
| Crispy Cod Chip Shop | 100 Pye Green Road | 723 yd | |
| Monmo's Peri Peri Chicken Grill | 114a Cannock Road | 1,058 yd | |
| China Dragon | 1 Festival Court, Pye Green Road | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | The Pied Piper, 114 Pye Green Road | 715 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 4, 147 - 155 Stafford Road | 849 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Stafford Road, Huntington | 875 yd | |
| Co-op | 83 Cannock Road | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cannock Park STAFFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 616 yd |
| Moorhill Primary School (Junior Site) MOORHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL MOORHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL PYE GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Cardinal Griffin Catholic College CARDINAL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Old Fallow Road OLD FALLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Chase Leisure Centre Stafford Road | golf, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 1,025 yd |
| Cannock Sports Stadium (Closed) Pye Green Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,071 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% |
| Median download speed | 51.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.