Butts Lane is in Norton Canes, Cannock and in Cannock Chase district. WS11 9PP 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 Lane, Norton Canes, Cannock, WS11 9PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS11 9PW, WS11 9PL, WS11 9PN, WS11 9NW, WS11 9SU, WS11 9PR, WS11 9SX, WS11 3PR, WS11 9PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS11 9PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 51% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WS11 9PP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.7% | 62.7% | 30.0% | 37.9% | 24.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 24.4% | -19.2% | 44.2% | -19.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 15% | 7.8% | -7.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 1.8% | -4.6% | 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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.6% | 60.7% | 21.1% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 33% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 5.3% | -8.5% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 0.8% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 9PP this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.4% | 9.1% | -18.3% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 8.4% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 15.7% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 27.8% | 17.3% | 16.9% | 10.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 33.7% | 16.4% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.5% | 94.5% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 98.4% | 95.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 95.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.8% | 37.2% | 19.6% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Butts Lane was 68.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.6% lower than the Norton Canes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Butts Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Norton Canes and the 123rd highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 1070.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Butts Lane, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-03-28 | £234,268 |
| 98 Butts Lane, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2023-05-05 | £264,124 |
| 69 Butts Lane, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,175 | 2020-12-18 | £201,542 |
| 67 Butts Lane, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-04-04 | £302,315 |
| 71 Butts Lane, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2018-12-07 | £197,481 |
WS11 9PP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 254 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hednesford Nursery School Eskrett Street , Hednesford WS12 1AR | 3out of 4 | 5,083 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 | 554 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Canes Primary Academy School Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhills West Primary School Shannon Drive , Brownhills WS8 7LA | 3out of 4 | 2,390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Huthill Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6PG | 3out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsemoor Primary School Gorsemoor School, Gorsemoor Road , Heath Hayes WS12 3TG | 2out of 4 | 2,783 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 | 1,750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Wyrley Academy Hall Lane , Great Wyrley WS6 6LQ | 1out of 4 | 2,736 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erasmus Darwin Academy Pool Road , WS7 3QW | 3out of 4 | 3,347 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhills Ormiston Academy Deakin Avenue , Brownhills WS8 7QG | - not rated | 4,031 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Terrace Academy Bridge Cross Road , Chase Terrace WS7 2DB | 3out of 4 | 4,086 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 | 3,233 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 4,105 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 4,105 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peak Education - Cannock Longford Road , Cannock WS11 0LD | - not rated | 4,189 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy Avon Road , WS11 1LH | 1out of 4 | 4,462 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crackin Cafe | Unit 2, Norton Canes Business Park, Norton Green Lane | 456 yd | |
| Costa Drive Thru | Road Chef, Norton Canes Motorway Service Area, Bettys Lane | 646 yd | |
| The Cafe Conduit Road | Conduit Road | 659 yd | |
| Catherine Care Tearooms | Unit 13a, Norton Canes Business Park, Jerome Road | 790 yd | |
| Ann's Cafe & Catering | 160 Walsall Road | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Tavern | Railway Tavern, Norton Green Lane | 160 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | The Turf Lodge, Watling Street | 908 yd | |
| Yew Tree | Yew Tree, Jerome Road | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon @ Roadchef | Road Chef, Norton Canes Motorway Service Area, Bettys Lane | 646 yd | |
| Chozen Noodle | Norton Canes Motorway Service Area, Bettys Lane | 974 yd | |
| Fresh Food Cafe/Coco di Mama | Norton Canes Motorway Service Area, Bettys Lane | 974 yd | |
| Bridge Fish Bar | 21 Burntwood Road | 1,064 yd | |
| Kings Wok | 58 Brownhills Road | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co Operative Retail Services L, Brownhills Road | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xtreme Training Centre UNIT 1 UNIT 1 CONDUIT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 611 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 | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.