Butts Way is in Norton Canes, Cannock and in Cannock Chase district. WS11 9PL 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 Butts Way, Norton Canes, Cannock, WS11 9PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS11 9PN, WS11 9PW, WS11 9PP, WS11 9NW, WS11 9PF, WS11 9PH, WS11 9SU, WS11 9PD, WS11 9PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS11 9PL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 51.2% | 49.4% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.6% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 25.3% | 31.7% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 45.8% | -10.4% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 13.4% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 41% | 47.1% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 35.4% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 12.9% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 3.9% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.4% | 21.8% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 12.7% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 15.8% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 20.8% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 17.3% | -2.6% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 97.6% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 99.7% 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 | 99.1% | 99.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 99.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 65.9% | 46.2% | 19.7% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Butts Way was 98.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.6% higher than the Norton Canes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Butts Way has the 7th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Norton Canes and the 81st highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Butts Way, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-10-20 | £198,976 |
| 7 Butts Way, Cannock, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £9,500 | 2023-05-23 | £9,727 |
| 25 Butts Way, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2021-08-06 | £216,260 |
| 10 Butts Way, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-11-30 | £224,052 |
| 15 Butts Way, Cannock, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-08-20 | £180,115 |
WS11 9PL 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannock Nursery School Hunter Road , WS11 3AE | - not rated | 4,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase Children's Centre Cannock Road , WS11 5BU | - not rated | 4,522 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ogley Hay Nursery School Brickiln Street , Brownhills WS8 6AU | 4out of 4 | 4,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hednesford Nursery School Eskrett Street , Hednesford WS12 1AR | 3out of 4 | 5,103 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome Primary School Hussey Road , Norton Canes WS11 9TP | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Canes Primary Academy School Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Canes Primary School School Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SQ | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhills West Primary School Shannon Drive , Brownhills WS8 7LA | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhills West Primary School Shannon Drive , Brownhills WS8 7LA | - not rated | 2,382 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 | 1,773 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Wyrley High School Hall Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6LQ | - not rated | 2,727 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Wyrley Academy Hall Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,727 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erasmus Darwin Academy Pool Road , WS7 3QW | 3out of 4 | 3,354 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chasetown Specialist Sports College Pool Road , WS7 3QW | - not rated | 3,354 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,103 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Middle School Grange Road , WS7 8TP | - not rated | 4,339 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Middle School Moss Bank Avenue , WS7 8UN | - not rated | 4,584 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boney Hay Middle School Chorley Road , WS7 8PF | - not rated | 5,127 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannock Chase Technical College The Green , WS11 1UE | - not rated | 4,618 yd | Further education | 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 | 3,243 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 4,110 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 4,110 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks College Longford Road , WS11 0LG | - not rated | 4,185 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon School Cannock Venture House , 12 Prospect Park WS11 0LG | - not rated | 4,264 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crackin Cafe | Unit 2, Norton Canes Business Park, Norton Green Lane | 556 yd | |
| Costa Drive Thru | Road Chef, Norton Canes Motorway Service Area, Bettys Lane | 759 yd | |
| The Cafe Conduit Road | Conduit Road | 770 yd | |
| Catherine Care Tearooms | Unit 13a, Norton Canes Business Park, Jerome Road | 880 yd | |
| Ann's Cafe & Catering | 160 Walsall Road | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Tavern | Railway Tavern, Norton Green Lane | 239 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | The Turf Lodge, Watling Street | 987 yd | |
| Yew Tree | Yew Tree, Jerome Road | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon @ Roadchef | Road Chef, Norton Canes Motorway Service Area, Bettys Lane | 759 yd | |
| Chozen Noodle | Norton Canes Motorway Service Area, Bettys Lane | 1,088 yd | |
| Fresh Food Cafe/Coco di Mama | Norton Canes Motorway Service Area, Bettys Lane | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xtreme Training Centre UNIT 1 UNIT 1 CONDUIT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 725 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.