The Coppice is in Cannock and in Cannock Chase district. WS12 2EJ 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 The Coppice, Cannock, WS12 2EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS12 5EA, WS12 3HY, WS12 3HU, WS12 3EA, WS12 3HS, WS12 2EE, WS12 3HL, WS12 3HG, WS12 2EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS12 2EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.4% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.6% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 25.5% | 34.5% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 28.6% | -14.4% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 19.5% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 10.4% |
| Widowed | 14.9% | 11.8% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 21.4% | 28.9% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -19.5% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 30.2% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 28% | 26.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 14.0% |
| Bad health | 16% | 8.6% | -7.4% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
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.
In the area around WS12 2EJ this area, 33.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.8% | 33.9% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 12.7% | 2.9% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 19% | 5.4% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 12.2% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 13.6% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -20.2% |
| Other | 7.2% | 1.8% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.9% | 96.1% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 97.1% | 96.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 97% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Coppice was 52.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.9% higher than the Hawks Green with Rumer Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Coppice has the 13th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Hawks Green with Rumer Hill and the 150th lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Coppice, Cannock, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-08-05 | £141,404 |
| 11 The Coppice, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-01-11 | £185,185 |
| 8 The Coppice, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-08-11 | £193,556 |
| 11 The Coppice, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2022-02-25 | £186,504 |
| 11 The Coppice, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-04-30 | £174,671 |
WS12 2EJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2EJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hednesford Nursery School Eskrett Street , Hednesford WS12 1AR | 3out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 563 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsemoor Primary School Gorsemoor School, Gorsemoor Road , Heath Hayes WS12 3TG | 2out of 4 | 759 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Ways Primary School Langholm Drive , Heath Hayes WS12 2EZ | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Canes Primary Academy School Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy Reservoir Road , Hednesford WS12 1BE | 3out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Canes High School Burntwood Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SP | 3out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Kings Avenue , WS12 1DH | 2out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT | 3out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Terrace Academy Bridge Cross Road , Chase Terrace WS7 2DB | 3out of 4 | 3,612 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Academy Marston Road , Hednesford WS12 4JH | 1out of 4 | 3,859 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,504 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA | 3out of 4 | 3,713 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chasetown Community School Church Street , Chasetown WS7 3QL | 3out of 4 | 3,859 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Dessert Company | 96 Hednesford Road | 131 yd | |
| Sunny Side Up | Unit 8, Chasewood Park Business Centre, Hednesford Road | 171 yd | |
| Jasmine Tandoori | 125 Hednesford Road | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Ways Inn | Five Ways Inn, Hednesford Road | 136 yd | |
| The Talbot | 123 Hednesford Road | 211 yd | |
| Heath Hayes Constitutional Club | Heath Hayes Constitutional Club, Hednesford Road | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa's Pizza Co | 98 Hednesford Road | 136 yd | |
| Heath Hayes Spice | 102 Hednesford Road | 146 yd | |
| Original Peri Peri Cottage | 106 Hednesford Road | 154 yd | |
| Golden Hayes Cantonese Takeaway | 122 Hednesford Road | 181 yd | |
| Dynamo Chippy | 153 Hednesford Road | 263 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heath Hayes Park WIMBLEBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 216 yd |
| Heath Hayes Fc NEWLANDS COURT | grass pitches | 289 yd |
| Heath Hayes Primary Academy WIMBLEBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Gorsemoor Primary School GORSEMOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Five Ways Primary School LANGHOLM DRIVE | grass pitches | 880 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 | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.