Platt Street, Cannock, WS11 5TG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS11 5TG has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	47.4%	50%	2.6%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	52.6%	50%	-2.6%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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	23.8%	26.4%	2.6%	37.9%	-11.5%
Married: Opposite sex	38.1%	34.8%	-3.3%	44.2%	-9.4%
Separated	2.1%	2.2%	0.1%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	13.2%	15.2%	2.0%	9.1%	6.1%
Widowed	22.8%	21.3%	-1.5%	6.1%	15.2%

Health

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 (49.1%) 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	28.2%	23.2%	-5.0%	48.4%	-25.2%
Good health	21.1%	25.9%	4.8%	33.6%	-7.7%
Fair health	30%	30.8%	0.8%	12.7%	18.1%
Bad health	12.7%	14.6%	1.9%	4.0%	10.6%
Very bad health	8%	5.4%	-2.6%	1.2%	4.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 5TG this area, 48.6% 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 14.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	54.5%	48.6%	-5.9%	18.2%	30.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	7.3%	-7.0%	9.6%	-2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.8%	11.7%	-2.1%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	1.6%	6.7%	5.1%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	4.2%	7.3%	3.1%	16.9%	-9.6%
Degree or Similar	4.2%	14.5%	10.3%	33.8%	-19.3%
Other	7.4%	3.9%	-3.5%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	96.7%	98.9%	2.2%	81.4%	17.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.4% 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	96.2%	98.4%	2.2%	83.2%	15.2%
European Union	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.6%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.8%
Oceania	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	97.8%	1.6%	83.2%	14.6%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	61.7%	76.7%	-15.0%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Central and South America	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	37.2%	13.5%	23.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	15.2%	37.2%	-22.0%
Christian	79.3%	46.2%	33.1%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Platt Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Platt Street was 31.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% lower than the Chadsmoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Platt Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Chadsmoor and the 91st lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WS11 5TG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Platt Street are based on 8 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cannock Chase.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Platt Street, Cannock, WS11 5TG

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS11 5TG

Average Price
£219,259

Semi-Detached
£212,775

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£258,163

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Platt Street

Average Price
£231,030

Semi-Detached
£216,389

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£274,953

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Platt Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
82 Platt Street, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2024-01-26	£248,939
26 Platt Street, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£161,000	2022-10-07	£166,732
38 Platt Street, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2020-04-30	£243,024
8 Platt Street, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2018-11-14	£217,641
40 Platt Street, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£106,000	2012-06-06	£196,196

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS11 5TG

Employment

WS11 5TG 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 5TG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	91
Full-Time Employee	32
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Part-Time Employee	11
Self-Employed	9
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Human health and social work activities	9
Construction	8
Transport and storage	8
Manufacturing	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Education	4
Other	3
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hednesford Nursery School Eskrett Street , Hednesford WS12 1AR	3out of 4	939 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School Kingsway , Chadsmoor WS11 6EU	4out of 4	470 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Poppyfield Primary Academy Bishop Street , Hednesford WS12 4RY	- not rated	591 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Redhill Primary School Wrights Avenue , West Chadsmoor WS11 5JR	3out of 4	759 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Hill Primary School High Mount Street , Hednesford WS12 4BH	3out of 4	840 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School Burns Street , Chadsmoor WS11 6DR	3out of 4	860 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Staffordshire University Academy Marston Road , Hednesford WS12 4JH	1out of 4	498 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsmead School Kings Avenue , WS12 1DH	2out of 4	1,552 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT	3out of 4	1,836 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Cardinal Way , Stafford Road WS11 4AW	3out of 4	2,143 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Norton Canes High School Burntwood Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SP	3out of 4	4,952 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hednesford Valley High School Stanley Road , WS12 4JS	3out of 4	256 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA	3out of 4	2,085 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR	- not rated	3,098 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR	- not rated	3,098 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy Avon Road , WS11 1LH	1out of 4	3,587 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Indulge	238-240 Cannock Road	626 yd
Bun It	3 Ashworth House, Cannock Road	684 yd
The Gurkhas Dine	1 Ashworth House, Cannock Road	684 yd
Village Cafe	197 Cannock Road	738 yd
Sanam Balti House	193 Cannock Road	746 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bridge Inn	The Bridge Inn, 387 Cannock Road	322 yd
The Nest	The Nest, 4 John Street	359 yd
Belt Road Working Mens Club	Victoria Working Mens Clubs, Belt Road	363 yd
The 'Duck'	264 Cannock Road	556 yd
Hedgeford Lodge	Anglesey Street	831 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Seabright Fish Bar	324 Cannock Road	408 yd
Pearl City Takeaway	98 Belt Road	434 yd
Lychee Valley Chinese Takeaway	204 Huntington Terrace Road	551 yd
Man Kwan Kitchen	256 Cannock Road	575 yd
Chadsmoor Fish Bar	252 Cannock Road	600 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Victoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street		892 yd
B & M	Unit 4, Victoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street		980 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hednesford Valley High School STANLEY ROAD	grass pitches	285 yd
Staffordshire University Academy MARSTON ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	586 yd
Chadsmoor Junior School BURNS STREET	grass pitches	834 yd
Pye Green Road Stadium CANNOCK SPORTS STADIUM CANNOCK SPORTS STADIUM PYE GREEN ROAD	cycling, grass pitches	835 yd
Cannock Sports Stadium (Closed) Pye Green Road	athletics tracks, grass pitches	837 yd
Pure Gym (Hednesford Cannock) VICTORIA SHOPPING PARK VICTORIA SHOPPING PARK VICTORIA STREET	health and fitness suite	981 yd
Nuffield Health (Cannock) EAST CANNOCK ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,033 yd
Active Images Health Club (Closed) Cardigan Place	health and fitness suite	1,055 yd
Moorhill Primary School (Junior Site) MOORHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL MOORHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL PYE GREEN ROAD	grass pitches	1,087 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	46.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WS11 5TG