Glen Close is in Cannock and in Cannock Chase district. WS11 4PD 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 Glen Close, Cannock, WS11 4PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS11 4PF, WS11 4NU, WS11 4PB, WS11 4PE, WS11 4PA, WS11 4PG, WS11 4NX, WS11 4NS, WS11 4NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS11 4PD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 22.1% | 39.6% | 17.5% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 38.4% | -17.4% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.4% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 7.8% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 (65.9%) 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 | 34.2% | 30.8% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -17.6% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 35.1% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 21.9% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 9.2% |
| Bad health | 11.3% | 10.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 4PD this area, 35.8% 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 11.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.4% | 35.8% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 17.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 11.2% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 15.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14.6% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.4% | 11.9% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -21.9% |
| Other | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 97.7% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 96.7% | 96.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 95.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glen Close was 34.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% lower than the Chadsmoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glen Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Chadsmoor and the 98th lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Glen Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2016-12-09 | £208,263 |
| 5 Glen Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2012-10-01 | £190,280 |
| 9 Glen Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2004-07-09 | £175,096 |
| 9 Glen Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,950 | 2003-07-04 | £208,702 |
| 5 Glen Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £15,000 | 1998-05-28 | £71,023 |
WS11 4PD 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 4PD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hednesford Nursery School Eskrett Street , Hednesford WS12 1AR | 3out of 4 | 2,244 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 | 439 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Primary School Wrights Avenue , West Chadsmoor WS11 5JR | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleton Green Community School Colliers Way , Huntington WS12 4UD | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School Burns Street , Chadsmoor WS11 6DR | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School Kingsway , Chadsmoor WS11 6EU | 4out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staffordshire University Academy Marston Road , Hednesford WS12 4JH | 1out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Cardinal Way , Stafford Road WS11 4AW | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Kings Avenue , WS12 1DH | 2out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Wyrley Academy Hall Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6LQ | 1out of 4 | 5,106 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hednesford Valley High School Stanley Road , WS12 4JS | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 2,772 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 2,772 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy Avon Road , WS11 1LH | 1out of 4 | 3,080 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 | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhill Albion WMC | 193-195 Cemetery Road | 631 yd | |
| Jubilee Inn | Jubilee Inn, Pye Green Road | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pye Green Garden | 238 Pye Green Road | 379 yd | |
| China Dragon | 1 Festival Court, Pye Green Road | 474 yd | |
| Festival Fish Bar | 6 Festival Court, Pye Green Road | 477 yd | |
| Lychee Valley Chinese Takeaway | 204 Huntington Terrace Road | 849 yd | |
| Pearl City Takeaway | 98 Belt Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | Stafford Road, Huntington | 748 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorhill Primary School (Junior Site) MOORHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL MOORHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL PYE GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Cannock Sports Stadium (Closed) Pye Green Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Pye Green Road Stadium CANNOCK SPORTS STADIUM CANNOCK SPORTS STADIUM PYE GREEN ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Cannock Rufc Stafford Road | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Old Fallow Road OLD FALLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.