Abbey Street, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4BB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS12 4BB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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	52.7%	52%	-0.7%	51.0%	1.0%
Male	47.3%	48%	0.7%	49.0%	-1.0%

Partnership Status

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	28.2%	28.5%	0.3%	37.9%	-9.4%
Married: Opposite sex	51%	49%	-2.0%	44.2%	4.8%
Separated	1%	1.5%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	9.4%	9.5%	0.1%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	10.4%	11.5%	1.1%	6.1%	5.4%

Health

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	36.5%	37.8%	1.3%	48.4%	-10.6%
Good health	34.9%	36.4%	1.5%	33.6%	2.8%
Fair health	17%	20.9%	3.9%	12.7%	8.2%
Bad health	7.5%	3.1%	-4.4%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	4.1%	1.8%	-2.3%	1.2%	0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 4BB this area, 29.6% 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 19.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.6%	29.6%	-6.0%	18.2%	11.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.4%	12.1%	-0.3%	9.6%	2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	9.5%	-4.4%	13.4%	-3.9%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	7.5%	1.6%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	16.6%	5.2%	16.9%	-0.3%
Degree or Similar	12.4%	19.1%	6.7%	33.8%	-14.7%
Other	8.4%	5.5%	-2.9%	2.8%	2.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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 Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	0.8%	0.5%
White	99.2%	97.3%	-1.9%	81.4%	15.9%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.5% 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	99.2%	96.5%	-2.7%	83.2%	13.3%
European Union	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	6.1%	-4.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.8%	96.9%	-1.9%	83.2%	13.7%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	2.9%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77%	76.7%	0.3%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	21.7%	13.5%	8.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.1%	37.2%	-11.1%
Christian	69%	46.2%	22.8%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Abbey Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Street was 30.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.3% lower than the Hednesford Green Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Abbey Street has the 15th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Hednesford Green Heath and the 87th lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 141.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WS12 4BB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Abbey Street are based on 40 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cannock Chase.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Abbey Street, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4BB

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS12 4BB

Average Price
£232,996

Semi-Detached
£231,581

Terraced
£181,316

Detached
£274,940

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Abbey Street

Average Price
£223,071

Semi-Detached
£219,529

Terraced
£188,117

Detached
£255,688

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Abbey Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
32 Abbey Street, Cannock, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£190,300	2024-05-10	£197,355
37 Abbey Street, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£224,000	2023-12-15	£229,738
53 Abbey Street, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£222,500	2023-10-04	£223,378
45 Abbey Street, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2021-03-30	£243,541
1 Abbey Street, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£213,000	2020-01-22	£276,183

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS12 4BB

Employment

WS12 4BB 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WS12 4BB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	71
Retired	62
Part-Time Employee	19
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Construction	19
Education	15
Manufacturing	11
Human health and social work activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Other	6
Transport and storage	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hednesford Nursery School Eskrett Street , Hednesford WS12 1AR	3out of 4	1,223 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pye Green Academy Rosehill , Hednesford WS12 4RT	3out of 4	329 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Hill Primary School High Mount Street , Hednesford WS12 4BH	3out of 4	549 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Poppyfield Primary Academy Bishop Street , Hednesford WS12 4RY	- not rated	1,031 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School Kingsway , Chadsmoor WS11 6EU	4out of 4	1,393 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Redhill Primary School Wrights Avenue , West Chadsmoor WS11 5JR	3out of 4	1,661 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Staffordshire University Academy Marston Road , Hednesford WS12 4JH	1out of 4	807 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsmead School Kings Avenue , WS12 1DH	2out of 4	2,033 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT	3out of 4	2,908 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Cardinal Way , Stafford Road WS11 4AW	3out of 4	3,104 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hednesford Valley High School Stanley Road , WS12 4JS	3out of 4	819 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA	3out of 4	3,124 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR	- not rated	4,170 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR	- not rated	4,170 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy Avon Road , WS11 1LH	1out of 4	4,645 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
School Court	School Court, Station Road	791 yd
Station Cafe	105-107 Market Street	966 yd
Pavilion Cafe	Hednesford Park Pavilion, Rugeley Road	1,049 yd
Costa Coffee	Victoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street	1,056 yd
Tesco Customer Cafe	Victoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street	1,056 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greenheath Progressive WMC	Greenheath Working Mens Club, 21 Blewitt Street	168 yd
Bell and Bottle	42 Mount Street	640 yd
Samson Blewitt	Public House, 14 Rosehill	735 yd
Belt Road Working Mens Club	Victoria Working Mens Clubs, Belt Road	917 yd
Hedgeford Lodge	Anglesey Street	1,012 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rose Hill Balti	2-2A Rose Hill	735 yd
Station Road Chippy	110 Station Road	777 yd
Broadway Spice	50B Broadway	904 yd
Dragon City	50a Broadway	908 yd
Broadway's Eatery	50 Broadway	914 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
B & M	Unit 4, Victoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street		895 yd
Tesco	Victoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street		1,056 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pye Green Valley Primary ROSEHILL	grass pitches	452 yd
5'S Pavilion And Sports Ground Bradbury Lane	artificial grass pitch	460 yd
West Cannock Social Club (Closed) Bradbury Lane	grass pitches	472 yd
Hednesford Valley High School STANLEY ROAD	grass pitches	820 yd
Staffordshire University Academy MARSTON ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	858 yd
Pure Gym (Hednesford Cannock) VICTORIA SHOPPING PARK VICTORIA SHOPPING PARK VICTORIA STREET	health and fitness suite	883 yd
Cotswold Road HEATHER ROAD	grass pitches	911 yd
Hednesford Park VALLEY ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,033 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	55.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	53.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.