Carmel Close is in Hednesford, Cannock and in Cannock Chase district. WS12 1BP is located in the Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cannock Chase. This postcode has been in use since 2003-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carmel Close, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 1BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS12 1BA, WS12 1DB, WS12 1DA, WS12 1AF, WS12 1LN, WS12 1BB, WS12 1AY, WS12 1BH, WS12 1BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS12 1BP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49% | 49.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 27.6% | 31.2% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 40.9% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 11% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 12.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
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 | 45.7% | 40.7% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 29% | 37.6% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 14.9% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 23.9% | 23.1% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 11.4% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 16.6% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 13.3% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 25.3% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 98.5% | 96.1% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 96.6% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 58.7% | 46.2% | 12.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carmel Close was 38.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.8% lower than the Hawks Green with Rumer Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Carmel Close has the 21st lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Hawks Green with Rumer Hill and the 107th lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Carmel Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-06-07 | £194,699 |
| 12 Carmel Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2017-08-30 | £239,968 |
| 12 Carmel Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2014-05-09 | £220,625 |
| 14 Carmel Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2007-05-23 | £388,902 |
| 5 Carmel Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2004-12-13 | £167,076 |
WS12 1BP 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 WS12 1BP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hednesford Nursery School Eskrett Street , Hednesford WS12 1AR | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hill Top , Hednesford WS12 1DE | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy Reservoir Road , Hednesford WS12 1BE | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poppyfield Primary Academy Bishop Street , Hednesford WS12 4RY | - not rated | 614 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary School High Mount Street , Hednesford WS12 4BH | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School Kingsway , Chadsmoor WS11 6EU | 4out of 4 | 927 yd | Community school | 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 | 620 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Academy Marston Road , Hednesford WS12 4JH | 1out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT | 3out of 4 | 2,471 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Cardinal Way , Stafford Road WS11 4AW | 3out of 4 | 3,093 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Canes High School Burntwood Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SP | 3out of 4 | 4,108 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 | 1,168 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA | 3out of 4 | 2,872 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 3,625 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 3,625 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy Avon Road , WS11 1LH | 1out of 4 | 4,197 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice of Hednesford | 13 Market Street | 182 yd | |
| The Indian Smokehouse / Peri Peri Pizza | 35 Market Street | 220 yd | |
| Press Books and Coffee | 42 Market Street | 263 yd | |
| India Red | 44 Market Street | 277 yd | |
| Hednesford Bingo Club | Chase Gateway, Victoria Street | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulcie's Bar | 1 Market Street | 216 yd | |
| Kraftt Lounge Bar | 33 Market Street | 221 yd | |
| Church Hill Victoria WMC | 116 Church Hill | 231 yd | |
| The Hen House | The Hen House, 10 Eskrett Street | 283 yd | |
| Plough & Harrow | Plough And Harrow, Uxbridge Street | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jumbo House | 2 Uxbridge Street | 99 yd | |
| Uxbridge Cantonese | 9a Market Street | 156 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit 1, Chase Gateway, Victoria Street | 288 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 60 Market Street | 317 yd | |
| Food Paradise | 76 Market Street | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 6 To 7, Chase Gateway, Victoria Street | 288 yd | |
| Tesco | Victoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street | 394 yd | |
| B & M | Unit 4, Victoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street | 547 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Active Images Health Club (Closed) Cardigan Place | health and fitness suite | 259 yd |
| Kingsmead School KINGS AVENUE | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Pure Gym (Hednesford Cannock) VICTORIA SHOPPING PARK VICTORIA SHOPPING PARK VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 561 yd |
| Hednesford Park VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 585 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 | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.