The Broches is in Norton Canes, Cannock and in Cannock Chase district. WS11 9FG is located in the Norton Canes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cannock Chase. This postcode has been in use since 2003-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Broches, Norton Canes, Cannock, WS11 9FG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS11 9SN, WS11 9FF, WS11 9QU, WS11 9FE, WS11 9FH, WS11 9SW, WS11 9QN, WS11 9QW, WS11 9QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS11 9FG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.8% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.2% | -1.5% | 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 | 32.4% | 38% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 41% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 6.8% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 8.8% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 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 | 43.3% | 46.4% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 33.9% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13.6% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38% | 26.1% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 14% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 20.3% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 18.4% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98% | 96.1% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 97.7% | 95.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 95.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.9% | 13.5% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Broches was 21.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.4% lower than the Norton Canes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Broches has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Norton Canes and the 41st lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% 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 The Broches, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2025-08-18 | £222,372 |
| 3 The Broches, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2025-03-21 | £396,143 |
| 1 The Broches, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2024-08-09 | £231,085 |
| 2 The Broches, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £211,500 | 2021-08-27 | £256,960 |
| 4 The Broches, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-05-21 | £191,255 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogley Hay Nursery School Brickiln Street , Brownhills WS8 6AU | 4out of 4 | 3,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Nursery School Hunter Road , WS11 3AE | - not rated | 5,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase Children's Centre Cannock Road , WS11 5BU | - not rated | 5,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Canes Primary Academy School Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SQ | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Canes Primary School School Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SQ | - not rated | 877 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jerome Primary School Hussey Road , Norton Canes WS11 9TP | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhills West Primary School Shannon Drive , Brownhills WS8 7LA | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhills West Primary School Shannon Drive , Brownhills WS8 7LA | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Canes High School Burntwood Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SP | 2out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erasmus Darwin Academy Pool Road , WS7 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chasetown Specialist Sports College Pool Road , WS7 3QW | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Terrace Technology College Bridge Cross Road , Chase Terrace WS7 2DB | - not rated | 2,849 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Terrace Academy Bridge Cross Road , Chase Terrace WS7 2DB | - not rated | 2,849 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Terrace Middle School Rugeley Road , Chase Terrace WS7 8AJ | - not rated | 2,849 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Middle School Grange Road , WS7 8TP | - not rated | 2,953 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Middle School Moss Bank Avenue , WS7 8UN | - not rated | 3,216 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boney Hay Middle School Chorley Road , WS7 8PF | - not rated | 3,976 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chasetown Community School Church Street , Chasetown WS7 3QL | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 5,278 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 5,278 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks College Longford Road , WS11 0LG | - not rated | 5,447 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DJs Cafe | 22 Norton East Road | 260 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Norton Canes Motorway Service Area, Bettys Lane | 591 yd | |
| McDonalds @ Roadchef | Road Chef, Norton Canes Motorway Service Area, Bettys Lane | 597 yd | |
| The Cafe Conduit Road | Conduit Road | 619 yd | |
| Catherine Care Tearooms | Unit 13a, Norton Canes Business Park, Jerome Road | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Working Mens Club | Victoria Working Mens Club, Norton East Road | 340 yd | |
| Yew Tree | Yew Tree, Jerome Road | 618 yd | |
| Lido WMC | 58 School Road | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chozen Noodle | Norton Canes Motorway Service Area, Bettys Lane | 591 yd | |
| Fresh Food Cafe/Coco di Mama | Norton Canes Motorway Service Area, Bettys Lane | 591 yd | |
| Leon @ Roadchef | Road Chef, Norton Canes Motorway Service Area, Bettys Lane | 757 yd | |
| Kings Wok | 58 Brownhills Road | 801 yd | |
| Bridge Fish Bar | 21 Burntwood Road | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co Operative Retail Services L, Brownhills Road | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norton Canes Recreation Ground BROWNHILLS ROAD | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Xtreme Training Centre UNIT 1 UNIT 1 CONDUIT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| Norton Canes Primary Academy SCHOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 875 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.