Lakeside Drive, Norton Canes, Cannock, WS11 9RH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS11 9RH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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	49.5%	48.7%	-0.8%	51.0%	-2.3%
Male	50.5%	51.3%	0.8%	49.0%	2.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of WS11 9RH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	19.6%	21.9%	2.3%	37.9%	-16.0%
Married: Opposite sex	66.9%	62.7%	-4.2%	44.2%	18.5%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.0%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	0.7%	2%	1.3%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	5.5%	7.8%	2.3%	9.1%	-1.3%
Widowed	6.5%	4.6%	-1.9%	6.1%	-1.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	34.6%	40.8%	6.2%	48.4%	-7.6%
Good health	34.2%	34.7%	0.5%	33.6%	1.1%
Fair health	24.6%	19.4%	-5.2%	12.7%	6.7%
Bad health	5%	3.8%	-1.2%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	1.2%	0.2%

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.

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 22%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.2%	24.6%	-9.6%	18.2%	6.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.4%	11.8%	-0.6%	9.6%	2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	15.4%	-2.4%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	4%	6.6%	2.6%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.8%	17.7%	7.9%	16.9%	0.8%
Degree or Similar	17.1%	22%	4.9%	33.8%	-11.8%
Other	4.7%	2%	-2.7%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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%	1.2%	1.2%	3.1%	-1.9%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	0.9%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	97%	95.3%	-1.7%	81.4%	13.9%
Other	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% 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	98.3%	96.8%	-1.5%	83.2%	13.6%
European Union	0%	1.7%	1.7%	6.1%	-4.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.3%	96.8%	-1.5%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.6%	2.3%	9.8%	-7.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.3%	76.7%	0.6%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	20.6%	13.5%	7.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.5%	37.2%	-2.7%
Christian	55.1%	46.2%	8.9%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Sikh	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	8.4%	6.0%	2.4%

Safety

Is Lakeside Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lakeside Drive was 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.5% lower than the Norton Canes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lakeside Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Norton Canes and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WS11 9RH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 1/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 6/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Lakeside Drive are based on 38 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 Lakeside Drive, Norton Canes, Cannock, WS11 9RH

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS11 9RH

Average Price
£252,844

Semi-Detached
£252,082

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£295,996

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£225,702

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lakeside Drive

Average Price
£273,696

Semi-Detached
£271,790

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£299,483

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£233,429

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lakeside DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
26 Lakeside Drive, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2024-12-06	£324,005
55 Lakeside Drive, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2024-04-30	£309,072
4 Lakeside Drive, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2024-01-12	£230,978
6 Lakeside Drive, Cannock, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building	£225,000	2023-05-26	£230,385
12 Lakeside Drive, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2022-02-25	£294,922

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS11 9RH

Employment

WS11 9RH 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 9RH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	116
Full-Time Employee	93
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	7
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Manufacturing	28
Construction	18
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Transport and storage	6
Other	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	4,523 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ogley Hay Nursery School Brickiln Street , Brownhills WS8 6AU	4out of 4	4,610 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cannock Chase Children's Centre Cannock Road , WS11 5BU	- not rated	4,763 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cannock Nursery School Hunter Road , WS11 3AE	- not rated	4,812 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	383 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Norton Canes Primary School School Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SQ	- not rated	383 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Jerome Primary School Hussey Road , Norton Canes WS11 9TP	3out of 4	1,234 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heath Hayes Primary Academy Wimblebury Road , Heath Hayes WS12 2EP	3out of 4	2,070 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heath Hayes Primary School Wimblebury Road , Heath Hayes WS12 2EP	- not rated	2,070 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	212 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Erasmus Darwin Academy Pool Road , WS7 3QW	3out of 4	2,392 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chasetown Specialist Sports College Pool Road , WS7 3QW	- not rated	2,392 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chase Terrace Technology College Bridge Cross Road , Chase Terrace WS7 2DB	- not rated	2,439 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chase Terrace Academy Bridge Cross Road , Chase Terrace WS7 2DB	- not rated	2,439 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chase Terrace Middle School Rugeley Road , Chase Terrace WS7 8AJ	- not rated	2,439 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ridgeway Middle School Grange Road , WS7 8TP	- not rated	3,083 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springhill Middle School Moss Bank Avenue , WS7 8UN	- not rated	3,150 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Boney Hay Middle School Chorley Road , WS7 8PF	- not rated	3,355 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cannock Chase Technical College The Green , WS11 1UE	- not rated	5,187 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chasetown Community School Church Street , Chasetown WS7 3QL	- not rated	2,152 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR	- not rated	4,890 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR	- not rated	4,890 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Great Oaks College Longford Road , WS11 0LG	- not rated	5,188 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA	3out of 4	5,240 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ruchie	41 Brownhills Road	618 yd
DJs Cafe	22 Norton East Road	845 yd
Ann's Cafe & Catering	160 Walsall Road	866 yd
Catherine Care Tearooms	Unit 13a, Norton Canes Business Park, Jerome Road	1,005 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lido WMC	58 School Road	304 yd
Victoria Working Mens Club	Victoria Working Mens Club, Norton East Road	779 yd
Yew Tree	Yew Tree, Jerome Road	838 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Silver Pan	49 Brownhills Road	607 yd
Kings Wok	58 Brownhills Road	658 yd
Bridge Fish Bar	21 Burntwood Road	684 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	Co Operative Retail Services L, Brownhills Road		652 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Norton Canes High School BURNTWOOD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	212 yd
Norton Canes Primary Academy SCHOOL ROAD	grass pitches	384 yd
Norton Canes Recreation Ground BROWNHILLS ROAD	grass pitches	616 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	35 Mbit/s
Average download speed	71.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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