Old Fallow Avenue is in Cannock and in Cannock Chase district. WS11 5QN is located in the Cannock Park & Old Fallow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cannock Chase. This postcode has been in use since 2003-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Fallow Avenue, Cannock, WS11 5QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS11 5SL, WS11 5SN, WS11 5QL, WS11 5QW, WS11 5UA, WS11 5SJ, WS11 5AB, WS11 5SH, WS11 5UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS11 5QN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 49.3% | 49.3% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.7% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 31.1% | 37.2% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 39.2% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 11.6% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 10.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 (63.5%) 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 | 36.8% | 23.5% | -13.3% | 48.4% | -24.9% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 40% | 10.7% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 22.5% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 9.8% |
| Bad health | 11.8% | 10.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 5QN this area, 30.5% 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 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.5% | 30.5% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 10% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 19.3% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 17.3% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 16.5% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 97.9% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 100% | 96.1% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 95.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 27.1% | 13.5% | 13.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Fallow Avenue was 62.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.8% lower than the Chadsmoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Fallow Avenue has the 23rd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Chadsmoor and the 143rd highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.

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 Old Fallow Avenue, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-04-30 | £200,000 |
| 5 Old Fallow Avenue, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2020-10-30 | £254,755 |
| 8 Old Fallow Avenue, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2018-11-09 | £235,193 |
| 8 Old Fallow Avenue, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2017-07-21 | £240,382 |
| 8 Old Fallow Avenue, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2016-11-25 | £147,901 |
WS11 5QN 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,260 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 | 780 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill Primary School Wrights Avenue , West Chadsmoor WS11 5JR | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School Burns Street , Chadsmoor WS11 6DR | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lukes CofE Primary School New Penkridge Road , WS11 1HN | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School Kingsway , Chadsmoor WS11 6EU | 4out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 651 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Academy Marston Road , Hednesford WS12 4JH | 1out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Kings Avenue , WS12 1DH | 2out of 4 | 2,459 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Wyrley Academy Hall Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6LQ | 1out of 4 | 4,059 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 | 607 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hednesford Valley High School Stanley Road , WS12 4JS | 3out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy Avon Road , WS11 1LH | 1out of 4 | 2,144 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serene Indian Cuisine | 2 Old Fallow Road | 430 yd | |
| The Little Flower Shack & Family | 148 Cannock Road | 591 yd | |
| Friends Cafe @ Cannock Chase Hospital | Cannock Chase Hospital, Brunswick Road | 713 yd | |
| Sanam Balti House | 193 Cannock Road | 843 yd | |
| Village Cafe | 197 Cannock Road | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhill Albion WMC | 193-195 Cemetery Road | 419 yd | |
| Welcome Working Mens Club | Welcome Working Mens Club, Heath Gap Road | 545 yd | |
| White Lion | 522 Stafford Road | 624 yd | |
| The Station | Unit 53, Cannock Shopping Centre, Market Hall Street | 633 yd | |
| Burns Street Inn | 18 Burns Street | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Cod Chip Shop | 100 Pye Green Road | 331 yd | |
| Monmo's Peri Peri Chicken Grill | 114a Cannock Road | 482 yd | |
| Seagull Fish Bar | 184 Stafford Road | 590 yd | |
| Pye Green Garden | 238 Pye Green Road | 711 yd | |
| Bakeaway | 195 Cannock Road | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | The Pied Piper, 114 Pye Green Road | 304 yd | |
| Co-op | 83 Cannock Road | 403 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 4, 147 - 155 Stafford Road | 624 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Fallow Road OLD FALLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 102 yd |
| Cannock Chase High School HEDNESFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 576 yd |
| Cardinal Griffin Catholic College CARDINAL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Chase Leisure Centre Stafford Road | golf, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 782 yd |
| Cannock Park STAFFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 805 yd |
| Moorhill Primary School (Junior Site) MOORHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL MOORHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL PYE GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Chadsmoor Junior School BURNS STREET | grass pitches | 896 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 | 61.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.58 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.58 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.43 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.