Cannock Road is in Hednesford, Cannock and in Cannock Chase district. WS12 4AE is located in the Hednesford Green Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cannock Chase. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cannock Road, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS12 4FA, WS12 4AA, WS12 4AP, WS12 4AQ, WS12 4XY, WS12 1AN, WS12 1BX, WS12 4AH, WS12 4XZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS12 4AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.4% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.6% | -2.8% | 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.
In the immediate area around WS12 4AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.9% | 43.4% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 37.9% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 8.9% | -5.7% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.7% | 51.4% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 36.8% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 9.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 14.6% | 16.5% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 10.5% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 19% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 16% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 28.3% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.1% | 95.2% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 97.5% | 92.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 91.7% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cannock Road was 117.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 137.5% higher than the Hednesford Green Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cannock Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Hednesford Green Heath and the 61st highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 419 Cannock Road, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-01-19 | £169,490 |
| 443 Cannock Road, Cannock, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-05-20 | £134,388 |
| 389 Cannock Road, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2022-03-18 | £352,512 |
| 407 Cannock Road, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-11-30 | £360,721 |
| 425 Cannock Road, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2021-08-05 | £201,260 |
WS12 4AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hednesford Nursery School Eskrett Street , Hednesford WS12 1AR | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poppyfield Primary Academy Bishop Street , Hednesford WS12 4RY | - not rated | 245 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary School High Mount Street , Hednesford WS12 4BH | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School Kingsway , Chadsmoor WS11 6EU | 4out of 4 | 732 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hill Top , Hednesford WS12 1DE | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pye Green Academy Rosehill , Hednesford WS12 4RT | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staffordshire University Academy Marston Road , Hednesford WS12 4JH | 1out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Kings Avenue , WS12 1DH | 2out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT | 3out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Cardinal Way , Stafford Road WS11 4AW | 3out of 4 | 2,828 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Canes High School Burntwood Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SP | 3out of 4 | 4,725 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 | 584 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA | 3out of 4 | 2,713 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 3,632 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 3,632 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy Avon Road , WS11 1LH | 1out of 4 | 4,161 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Cafe | 105-107 Market Street | 214 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Victoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street | 259 yd | |
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Victoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street | 259 yd | |
| Burgerville | Unit 28, The Lightworks, 75-79 Market Street | 302 yd | |
| Jaipur Hednesford | 68-70 Market Street | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgeford Lodge | Anglesey Street | 199 yd | |
| Heddin's Ford | 69 Market Street | 336 yd | |
| The Hen House | The Hen House, 10 Eskrett Street | 387 yd | |
| Kraftt Lounge Bar | 33 Market Street | 441 yd | |
| Dulcie's Bar | 1 Market Street | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 103 Market Street | 225 yd | |
| Food Paradise | 76 Market Street | 328 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 60 Market Street | 369 yd | |
| Uxbridge Cantonese | 9a Market Street | 505 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit 1, Chase Gateway, Victoria Street | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Victoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street | 259 yd | |
| B & M | Unit 4, Victoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street | 268 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 6 To 7, Chase Gateway, Victoria Street | 510 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Hednesford Cannock) VICTORIA SHOPPING PARK VICTORIA SHOPPING PARK VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 269 yd |
| Active Images Health Club (Closed) Cardigan Place | health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| Hednesford Park VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 565 yd |
| Hednesford Valley High School STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Staffordshire University Academy MARSTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,022 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 | 86.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 73.0% |
| 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.