Old School Court is in Cannock and in Cannock Chase district. WS11 5FG is located in the Chadsmoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cannock Chase. This postcode has been in use since 2006-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old School Court, Cannock, WS11 5FG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS11 5DB, WS11 5GA, WS11 5HL, WS11 5DD, WS11 5UQ, WS11 5DZ, WS11 5HH, WS11 6DE, WS11 5HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS11 5FG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 47.3% | 49.1% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 52.7% | 50.9% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 5FG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 40.8% | 49.2% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 24.1% | -12.4% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 15% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 7.8% | 1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.6% | 34.3% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -14.1% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 44% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 10.4% |
| Fair health | 13% | 14.7% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 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 5FG this area, 28.7% 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 13.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 28.7% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 17.7% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 12.6% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 16.8% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 13.5% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -20.3% |
| Other | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 94.9% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 97% | 97.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 97.1% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 32.4% | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old School Court was 136.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.9% higher than the Chadsmoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old School Court has the 4th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Chadsmoor and the 47th highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Old School Court, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £135,000 | 2005-12-05 | £244,537 |
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School Burns Street , Chadsmoor WS11 6DR | 3out of 4 | 347 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School Kingsway , Chadsmoor WS11 6EU | 4out of 4 | 479 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Primary School Wrights Avenue , West Chadsmoor WS11 5JR | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorhill Primary School Pye Green Road , WS11 5RN | 2out of 4 | 797 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poppyfield Primary Academy Bishop Street , Hednesford WS12 4RY | - not rated | 930 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 957 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Kings Avenue , WS12 1DH | 2out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Cardinal Way , Stafford Road WS11 4AW | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Wyrley Academy Hall Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6LQ | 1out of 4 | 4,600 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 | 795 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 2,561 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 2,561 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy Avon Road , WS11 1LH | 1out of 4 | 3,059 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indulge | 238-240 Cannock Road | 87 yd | |
| Bun It | 3 Ashworth House, Cannock Road | 146 yd | |
| The Gurkhas Dine | 1 Ashworth House, Cannock Road | 146 yd | |
| Village Cafe | 197 Cannock Road | 215 yd | |
| Sanam Balti House | 193 Cannock Road | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 'Duck' | 264 Cannock Road | 39 yd | |
| The Nest | The Nest, 4 John Street | 204 yd | |
| Burns Street Inn | 18 Burns Street | 296 yd | |
| Bridge Inn | The Bridge Inn, 387 Cannock Road | 617 yd | |
| Welcome Working Mens Club | Welcome Working Mens Club, Heath Gap Road | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man Kwan Kitchen | 256 Cannock Road | 43 yd | |
| Chadsmoor Fish Bar | 252 Cannock Road | 62 yd | |
| Timmys | 243 Cannock Road | 88 yd | |
| Blossom Court | 241 Cannock Road | 98 yd | |
| Bakeaway | 195 Cannock Road | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 83 Cannock Road | 709 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chadsmoor Junior School BURNS STREET | grass pitches | 297 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Cannock) EAST CANNOCK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 657 yd |
| Hednesford Valley High School STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Moorhill Primary School (Junior Site) MOORHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL MOORHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL PYE GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Cannock Sports Stadium (Closed) Pye Green Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Pye Green Road Stadium CANNOCK SPORTS STADIUM CANNOCK SPORTS STADIUM PYE GREEN ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Old Fallow Road OLD FALLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Staffordshire University Academy MARSTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,008 yd |
| Tazzs Gym (Closed) Unit 42 Unit 42 Martindale | health and fitness suite | 1,066 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.