Acacia Grove is in Cannock and in Cannock Chase district. WS12 0RT is located in the Heath Hayes & Wimblebury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cannock Chase. This postcode has been in use since 2003-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Acacia Grove, Cannock, WS12 0RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS12 0RX, WS12 0RN, WS12 2AB, WS12 2RP, WS12 2RJ, WS12 2RL, WS12 2RS, WS12 0RU, WS12 2RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS12 0RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.7% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.3% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 WS12 0RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% 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 | 21.9% | 25.9% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.4% | 62.9% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 18.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 7.9% | 3.8% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) 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 | 55.1% | 49.7% | -5.4% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 36.6% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 7% | 10.5% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 12.6% | 11.7% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 12% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 20.8% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 22.6% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 26.6% | -2.0% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.4% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 97.8% | 98.8% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 98.8% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 58.7% | 46.2% | 12.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acacia Grove was 30.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.7% lower than the Heath Hayes & Wimblebury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Acacia Grove has the 6th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Heath Hayes & Wimblebury and the 79th lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% 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 Acacia Grove, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-02-25 | £171,055 |
| 8 Acacia Grove, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2010-09-30 | £198,898 |
| 8 Acacia Grove, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2001-08-28 | £152,086 |
WS12 0RT 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 | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hednesford Nursery School Eskrett Street , Hednesford WS12 1AR | 3out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase Children's Centre Cannock Road , WS11 5BU | - not rated | 3,441 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Nursery School Hunter Road , WS11 3AE | - not rated | 4,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Hayes Primary Academy Wimblebury Road , Heath Hayes WS12 2EP | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Hayes Primary School Wimblebury Road , Heath Hayes WS12 2EP | - not rated | 831 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Ways Primary School Langholm Drive , Heath Hayes WS12 2EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy Reservoir Road , Hednesford WS12 1BE | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School Reservoir Road , Hednesford WS12 1BE | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmead School Kings Avenue , WS12 1DH | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Kings Avenue , WS12 1DH | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Canes High School Burntwood Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SP | 2out of 4 | 2,624 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blake Valley Technology College Marston Road , Hednesford WS12 4JH | - not rated | 3,337 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Academy Marston Road , Hednesford WS12 4JH | 3out of 4 | 3,337 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,784 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boney Hay Middle School Chorley Road , WS7 8PF | - not rated | 3,805 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill Middle School Moss Bank Avenue , WS7 8UN | - not rated | 4,849 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Middle School Grange Road , WS7 8TP | - not rated | 5,085 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 | 4,255 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hednesford Valley High School Stanley Road , WS12 4JS | 3out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA | 3out of 4 | 4,050 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA | - not rated | 4,050 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 4,372 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 4,372 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hednesford Town Football & Social Club | Keys Park Road | 415 yd | |
| Littleworth Victory Working Mens Club | Victory Working Mens Club, Wimblebury Road | 600 yd | |
| The Trafalgar | Trafalgar Inn, 401 Littleworth Road | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley | 70a John Street | 121 yd | |
| Bobby's | 60 John Street | 141 yd | |
| The Redforte Tandoori Takeaway | 532 Littleworth Road | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Street Playing Fields (Closed) Arthur Street | grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Heath Hayes Primary Academy WIMBLEBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Keys Park KEYS PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,036 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.