Ivy Gardens is in Norton Canes, Cannock and in Cannock Chase district. WS11 9GD 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 Ivy Gardens, Norton Canes, Cannock, WS11 9GD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS11 9SE, WS11 9UQ, WS11 9RE, WS11 9SY, WS11 9RD, WS11 9UA, WS11 9RB, WS11 9FD, WS11 9SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS11 9GD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 50.3% | 49.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 29.7% | 35.1% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 44.1% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 13.9% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 45.2% | 42.2% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 37.4% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 14.6% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 24.1% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 13% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 11.3% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 8.1% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 16.8% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 24.9% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1.7% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.4% | 94.7% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 97.2% | 97.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| 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% | 96.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ivy Gardens was 54.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.2% lower than the Norton Canes average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Ivy Gardens has the 12th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Norton Canes and the 158th lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ivy Gardens, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-12-17 | £220,858 |
| 5 Ivy Gardens, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-12-09 | £257,528 |
| 7 Ivy Gardens, Cannock, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £49,000 | 2021-10-07 | £52,827 |
| 7 Ivy Gardens, Cannock, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £25,500 | 2020-08-11 | £31,121 |
| 3 Ivy Gardens, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2014-12-18 | £200,207 |
WS11 9GD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WS11 9GD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,568 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hednesford Nursery School Eskrett Street , Hednesford WS12 1AR | 3out of 4 | 4,647 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 | 370 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jerome Primary School Hussey Road , Norton Canes WS11 9TP | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Hayes Primary Academy Wimblebury Road , Heath Hayes WS12 2EP | 3out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsemoor Primary School Gorsemoor School, Gorsemoor Road , Heath Hayes WS12 3TG | 2out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhills West Primary School Shannon Drive , Brownhills WS8 7LA | 3out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erasmus Darwin Academy Pool Road , WS7 3QW | 3out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Terrace Academy Bridge Cross Road , Chase Terrace WS7 2DB | 3out of 4 | 3,126 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Wyrley Academy Hall Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6LQ | 1out of 4 | 3,569 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhills Ormiston Academy Deakin Avenue , Brownhills WS8 7QG | - not rated | 3,800 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chasetown Community School Church Street , Chasetown WS7 3QL | 3out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 4,460 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 4,460 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peak Education - Cannock Longford Road , Cannock WS11 0LD | - not rated | 4,687 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy Avon Road , WS11 1LH | 1out of 4 | 4,913 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruchie | 41 Brownhills Road | 121 yd | |
| Ann's Cafe & Catering | 160 Walsall Road | 177 yd | |
| Catherine Care Tearooms | Unit 13a, Norton Canes Business Park, Jerome Road | 344 yd | |
| DJs Cafe | 22 Norton East Road | 578 yd | |
| The Cafe Conduit Road | Conduit Road | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree | Yew Tree, Jerome Road | 206 yd | |
| Victoria Working Mens Club | Victoria Working Mens Club, Norton East Road | 494 yd | |
| Lido WMC | 58 School Road | 519 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | Railway Tavern, Norton Green Lane | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Wok | 58 Brownhills Road | 44 yd | |
| Bridge Fish Bar | 21 Burntwood Road | 130 yd | |
| Silver Pan | 49 Brownhills Road | 265 yd | |
| Leon @ Roadchef | Road Chef, Norton Canes Motorway Service Area, Bettys Lane | 956 yd | |
| Chozen Noodle | Norton Canes Motorway Service Area, Bettys Lane | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co Operative Retail Services L, Brownhills Road | 52 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norton Canes Recreation Ground BROWNHILLS ROAD | grass pitches | 263 yd |
| Norton Canes Primary Academy SCHOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Norton Canes High School BURNTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Xtreme Training Centre UNIT 1 UNIT 1 CONDUIT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 771 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 | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.