York Court is in Hednesford, Cannock and in Cannock Chase district. WS12 1AJ is located in the Hednesford Pye Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cannock Chase. This postcode has been in use since 2015-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about York Court, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 1AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS12 1AB, WS12 1DN, WS12 1AN, WS12 1AP, WS12 1AR, WS12 1BX, WS12 1DL, WS12 1AZ, WS12 4FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS12 1AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.7% | 53% | 9.3% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 56.3% | 47% | -9.3% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 49.4% | 31.5% | -17.9% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 49.5% | 19.9% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 8.1% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 39.4% | 54.6% | 15.2% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 28.9% | -10.2% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 9.9% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 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 | 21.1% | 20.7% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 12.6% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 18.9% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 27.9% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| White | 95% | 92.7% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
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 | 98% | 97.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 97.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Court was 88.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.4% higher than the Hednesford Green Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
York Court has the 9th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Hednesford Green Heath and the 90th highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 264.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 York Court, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-10-26 | £267,895 |
| 1 York Court, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2015-12-21 | £313,994 |
The percentage of retired residents living in WS12 1AJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 35 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poppyfield Primary Academy Bishop Street , Hednesford WS12 4RY | - not rated | 236 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary School High Mount Street , Hednesford WS12 4BH | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School Kingsway , Chadsmoor WS11 6EU | 4out of 4 | 675 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hill Top , Hednesford WS12 1DE | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy Reservoir Road , Hednesford WS12 1BE | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmead School Kings Avenue , WS12 1DH | 2out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Academy Marston Road , Hednesford WS12 4JH | 1out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT | 3out of 4 | 2,326 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Cardinal Way , Stafford Road WS11 4AW | 3out of 4 | 2,848 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Canes High School Burntwood Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SP | 3out of 4 | 4,452 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 775 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA | 3out of 4 | 2,684 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 3,537 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 3,537 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy Avon Road , WS11 1LH | 1out of 4 | 4,085 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Victoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street | 101 yd | |
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Victoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street | 101 yd | |
| Burgerville | Unit 28, The Lightworks, 75-79 Market Street | 170 yd | |
| Station Cafe | 105-107 Market Street | 190 yd | |
| Jaipur Hednesford | 68-70 Market Street | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgeford Lodge | Anglesey Street | 98 yd | |
| The Hen House | The Hen House, 10 Eskrett Street | 117 yd | |
| Heddin's Ford | 69 Market Street | 185 yd | |
| Kraftt Lounge Bar | 33 Market Street | 221 yd | |
| Dulcie's Bar | 1 Market Street | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 103 Market Street | 202 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 60 Market Street | 206 yd | |
| Food Paradise | 76 Market Street | 208 yd | |
| Uxbridge Cantonese | 9a Market Street | 272 yd | |
| Jumbo House | 2 Uxbridge Street | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Victoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street | 101 yd | |
| B & M | Unit 4, Victoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street | 319 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 6 To 7, Chase Gateway, Victoria Street | 356 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Active Images Health Club (Closed) Cardigan Place | health and fitness suite | 231 yd |
| Pure Gym (Hednesford Cannock) VICTORIA SHOPPING PARK VICTORIA SHOPPING PARK VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| Hednesford Park VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 554 yd |
| Kingsmead School KINGS AVENUE | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Hednesford Valley High School STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 886 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.