Harebell Close is in Cannock and in Cannock Chase district. WS12 3XA 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 Harebell Close, Cannock, WS12 3XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS12 3TY, WS12 3XB, WS12 3XG, WS12 3TE, WS12 2YT, WS12 3TX, WS12 3TZ, WS12 3TN, WS12 3XD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS12 3XA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 33.2% | 38.9% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 41% | -11.6% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 13.1% | 6.6% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 46.1% | 43.1% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 39.5% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 24.6% | 16.6% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 12.7% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 19.7% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 21.4% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 24.5% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.2% | 97.8% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
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 | 94.2% | 96.1% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 93.5% | 95.7% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harebell Close was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.9% lower than the Hawks Green with Rumer Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harebell Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Hawks Green with Rumer Hill and the 38th lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Harebell Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2024-03-08 | £258,227 |
| 35 Harebell Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-01-20 | £274,860 |
| 2 Harebell Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-08-11 | £337,602 |
| 35 Harebell Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,500 | 2019-09-20 | £219,827 |
| 31 Harebell Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-09-20 | £251,750 |
WS12 3XA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hednesford Nursery School Eskrett Street , Hednesford WS12 1AR | 3out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Ways Primary School Langholm Drive , Heath Hayes WS12 2EZ | 3out of 4 | 274 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsemoor Primary School Gorsemoor School, Gorsemoor Road , Heath Hayes WS12 3TG | 2out of 4 | 388 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Hayes Primary Academy Wimblebury Road , Heath Hayes WS12 2EP | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hill Top , Hednesford WS12 1DE | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy Reservoir Road , Hednesford WS12 1BE | 3out of 4 | 1,427 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 | 1,148 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT | 3out of 4 | 2,396 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Canes High School Burntwood Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SP | 3out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Academy Marston Road , Hednesford WS12 4JH | 1out of 4 | 2,954 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Cardinal Way , Stafford Road WS11 4AW | 3out of 4 | 3,334 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,607 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA | 3out of 4 | 2,888 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 3,037 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 3,037 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peak Education - Cannock Longford Road , Cannock WS11 0LD | - not rated | 3,600 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panshi Restaurant | 5-6 Hawks Green District Centre, Heath Way | 711 yd | |
| Jasmine Tandoori | 125 Hednesford Road | 713 yd | |
| Cherished Community Cafe | Hayes Green Community Centre, 11 Hawks Green District Centre, Heath Way | 729 yd | |
| Sunny Side Up | Unit 8, Chasewood Park Business Centre, Hednesford Road | 780 yd | |
| Original Dessert Company | 96 Hednesford Road | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Hayes Constitutional Club | Heath Hayes Constitutional Club, Hednesford Road | 547 yd | |
| The Talbot | 123 Hednesford Road | 724 yd | |
| Winding Wheel | Hawks Green District Centre, Heath Way | 729 yd | |
| Five Ways Inn | Five Ways Inn, Hednesford Road | 802 yd | |
| Cross Keys Hotel | Cross Keys Hotel, Hill Street | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakeaway | 157 Hednesford Road | 659 yd | |
| Dynamo Chippy | 153 Hednesford Road | 669 yd | |
| Jolly Fryer Paul & Brads | 1 Hawks Green District Centre, Heath Way | 729 yd | |
| Golden Hayes Cantonese Takeaway | 122 Hednesford Road | 750 yd | |
| Original Peri Peri Cottage | 106 Hednesford Road | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Heath Way | 679 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Five Ways Primary School LANGHOLM DRIVE | grass pitches | 195 yd |
| Gorsemoor Primary School GORSEMOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Keys Park KEYS PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Heath Hayes Primary Academy WIMBLEBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 893 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 72.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.