Meadow Lark Close is in Hednesford, Cannock and in Cannock Chase district. WS12 1UE 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 Meadow Lark Close, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 1UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS12 1UG, WS12 1UF, WS12 1UQ, WS12 1UH, WS12 1LZ, WS12 1UA, WS12 1UB, WS12 1UD, WS11 6EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS12 1UE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 47.1% | 52.7% | 5.6% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 52.9% | 47.3% | -5.6% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 33% | 30.7% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 42.4% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 13.2% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 10.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 | 37.3% | 39.3% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 43% | 39.3% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 17.9% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 21.4% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 13.6% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 18.9% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 7.3% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 15.5% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 18% | -0.6% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 100% | 95.1% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 98.4% | 96.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 96.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Lark Close was 59.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.4% lower than the Chadsmoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadow Lark Close has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Chadsmoor and the 149th highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Meadow Lark Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2024-12-17 | £197,231 |
| 7 Meadow Lark Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-08-05 | £240,036 |
| 22 Meadow Lark Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,995 | 2022-08-04 | £251,094 |
| 6 Meadow Lark Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-11-19 | £270,541 |
| 14 Meadow Lark Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-07-16 | £208,851 |
The percentage of retired residents living in WS12 1UE 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 827 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School Kingsway , Chadsmoor WS11 6EU | 4out of 4 | 432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School Burns Street , Chadsmoor WS11 6DR | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hill Top , Hednesford WS12 1DE | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poppyfield Primary Academy Bishop Street , Hednesford WS12 4RY | - not rated | 773 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy Reservoir Road , Hednesford WS12 1BE | 3out of 4 | 1,269 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 | 868 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Academy Marston Road , Hednesford WS12 4JH | 1out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Cardinal Way , Stafford Road WS11 4AW | 3out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Canes High School Burntwood Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SP | 3out of 4 | 4,068 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 | 1,076 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 2,719 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 2,719 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy Avon Road , WS11 1LH | 1out of 4 | 3,286 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Old Hednesford Road | 219 yd | |
| Nuffield Health - Fitness & Wellbeing | Nuffield Health, East Cannock Road | 337 yd | |
| Snack Shack | Unit 7, Plot 1, Hyssop Close | 547 yd | |
| Olive Grove | Cross Keys Inn, 42 Hill Street | 633 yd | |
| Indulge | 238-240 Cannock Road | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys Hotel | Cross Keys Hotel, Hill Street | 633 yd | |
| Bridge Inn | The Bridge Inn, 387 Cannock Road | 663 yd | |
| The Nest | The Nest, 4 John Street | 665 yd | |
| The 'Duck' | 264 Cannock Road | 677 yd | |
| Plough & Harrow | Plough And Harrow, Uxbridge Street | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seabright Fish Bar | 324 Cannock Road | 579 yd | |
| Trocadero Fish Bar | 1 Sharon Way | 676 yd | |
| Man Kwan Kitchen | 256 Cannock Road | 690 yd | |
| Chadsmoor Fish Bar | 252 Cannock Road | 697 yd | |
| Timmys | 243 Cannock Road | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Victoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Cannock) EAST CANNOCK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 338 yd |
| Chadsmoor Junior School BURNS STREET | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Kingsmead School KINGS AVENUE | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Tazzs Gym (Closed) Unit 42 Unit 42 Martindale | health and fitness suite | 953 yd |
| Active Images Health Club (Closed) Cardigan Place | health and fitness suite | 996 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.08 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.08 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.