Valley Road is in Hednesford, Cannock and in Cannock Chase district. WS12 1TD is located in the Hednesford Pye Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cannock Chase. This postcode has been in use since 2003-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Valley Road, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 1TD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS12 1QJ, WS12 1TA, WS12 1TB, WS12 1QY, WS12 1QL, WS12 1QP, WS12 1QR, WS12 1QW, WS12 1TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS12 1TD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 52.6% | 54% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 47.4% | 46% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 27.5% | 32% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 50% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 12.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 44.1% | 47.4% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 33.1% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 13.9% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 19.7% | 21.1% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 9.2% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 14.5% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 19.3% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 29.4% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 98.9% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 97.4% | 98.9% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 98.9% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 63.8% | 46.2% | 17.6% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley Road was 69.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.0% higher than the Hednesford Green Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Valley Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Hednesford Green Heath and the 128th highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Valley Road, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,950 | 2010-11-05 | £280,257 |
| 7 Valley Road, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2007-08-24 | £270,592 |
| 25 Valley Road, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2006-06-23 | £437,702 |
| 15 Valley Road, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2003-09-19 | £239,365 |
| 25 Valley Road, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2001-07-16 | £401,342 |
WS12 1TD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hednesford Nursery School Eskrett Street , Hednesford WS12 1AR | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase Children's Centre Cannock Road , WS11 5BU | - not rated | 3,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Nursery School Hunter Road , WS11 3AE | - not rated | 4,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Infant School Station Road , Hednesford WS12 4DN | - not rated | 366 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary School High Mount Street , Hednesford WS12 4BH | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Junior School High Mount Street , Hednesford WS12 4BH | - not rated | 894 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy Reservoir Road , Hednesford WS12 1BE | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School Reservoir Road , Hednesford WS12 1BE | - not rated | 1,023 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 | 1,317 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Kings Avenue , WS12 1DH | 3out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blake Valley Technology College Marston Road , Hednesford WS12 4JH | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Academy Marston Road , Hednesford WS12 4JH | 3out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT | 3out of 4 | 3,195 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,948 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 | 1,471 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA | 3out of 4 | 3,559 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA | - not rated | 3,559 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 4,385 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 4,385 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of Cannock Chase Coffee Shop | The Museum Of Cannock Chase, Valley Road | 2 yd | |
| Pavilion Cafe | Hednesford Park Pavilion, Rugeley Road | 172 yd | |
| School Court | School Court, Station Road | 366 yd | |
| Hednesford Bingo Club | Chase Gateway, Victoria Street | 532 yd | |
| Jaipur Hednesford | 68-70 Market Street | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hednesford Ex-Service Mens Clu | Hednesford Ex Service Mens Clu, Anglesey Street | 420 yd | |
| Bell and Bottle | 42 Mount Street | 543 yd | |
| Heddin's Ford | 69 Market Street | 646 yd | |
| Kraftt Lounge Bar | 33 Market Street | 688 yd | |
| Dulcie's Bar | 1 Market Street | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Road Chippy | 110 Station Road | 367 yd | |
| Dragon City | 1 Rosehill Centre, Rose Hill | 420 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit 1, Chase Gateway, Victoria Street | 532 yd | |
| Food Paradise | 76 Market Street | 619 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 60 Market Street | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 6 To 7, Chase Gateway, Victoria Street | 532 yd | |
| B & M | Unit 4, Victoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street | 564 yd | |
| Tesco | Victoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street | 726 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hednesford Park VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 274 yd |
| Pure Gym (Hednesford Cannock) VICTORIA SHOPPING PARK VICTORIA SHOPPING PARK VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 560 yd |
| Active Images Health Club (Closed) Cardigan Place | health and fitness suite | 644 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.