Hillside Close, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4DG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS12 4DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	50.3%	-0.9%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	48.8%	49.7%	0.9%	49.0%	0.7%

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	34.7%	37.8%	3.1%	37.9%	-0.1%
Married: Opposite sex	45%	45.6%	0.6%	44.2%	1.4%
Separated	2.7%	2.4%	-0.3%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	9.3%	7.5%	-1.8%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	8.2%	6.8%	-1.4%	6.1%	0.7%

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	38.8%	39.9%	1.1%	48.4%	-8.5%
Good health	36.6%	41%	4.4%	33.6%	7.4%
Fair health	18%	14.6%	-3.4%	12.7%	1.9%
Bad health	5%	3%	-2.0%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	1.2%	0.2%

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.

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 16.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33.3%	23.9%	-9.4%	18.2%	5.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21%	15.4%	-5.6%	9.6%	5.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.2%	13.7%	-3.5%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	2.1%	6.8%	4.7%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	20.5%	7.1%	16.9%	3.6%
Degree or Similar	7.6%	16.4%	8.8%	33.8%	-17.4%
Other	5.5%	3.4%	-2.1%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.9%	97.2%	-1.7%	81.4%	15.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% 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	98.9%	96.4%	-2.5%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	6.1%	-4.4%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.9%	96.7%	-2.2%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.9%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.3%	76.7%	-5.4%
Lithuania	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	25.9%	13.5%	12.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.5%	37.2%	1.3%
Christian	55.4%	46.2%	9.2%
Sikh	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Hillside Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillside Close was 58.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.3% higher than the Hednesford Green Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hillside Close has the 23rd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Hednesford Green Heath and the 159th highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.2%.

🔎 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 4DG, 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 Hillside Close are based on 22 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 Hillside Close, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4DG

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS12 4DG

Average Price
£174,898

Semi-Detached
£189,650

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£42,131

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hillside Close

Average Price
£193,877

Semi-Detached
£201,034

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£43,573

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hillside CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Hillside Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2025-06-30	£212,228
12 Hillside Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2025-06-20	£222,581
1 Hillside Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2025-03-28	£197,051
10 Hillside Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£169,500	2024-06-21	£182,075
8 Hillside Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£192,000	2023-10-20	£200,142

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS12 4DG

Employment

WS12 4DG 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	101
Retired	60
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	32
Looking after home or family	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Other	10
Unemployed	10
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	45
Manufacturing	22
Human health and social work activities	21
Construction	17
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Education	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Other	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	1
Financial and insurance activities	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	1,456 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cannock Chase Children's Centre Cannock Road , WS11 5BU	- not rated	2,971 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cannock Nursery School Hunter Road , WS11 3AE	- not rated	4,398 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	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	180 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pye Green Valley Primary School Rosehill , Hednesford WS12 4RT	- not rated	180 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Hill Junior School High Mount Street , Hednesford WS12 4BH	- not rated	744 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
West Hill Primary School High Mount Street , Hednesford WS12 4BH	3out of 4	782 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Valley Infant School Station Road , Hednesford WS12 4DN	- not rated	1,014 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Blake Valley Technology College Marston Road , Hednesford WS12 4JH	- not rated	1,000 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Staffordshire University Academy Marston Road , Hednesford WS12 4JH	3out of 4	1,000 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsmead School Kings Avenue , WS12 1DH	- not rated	2,262 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingsmead School Kings Avenue , WS12 1DH	3out of 4	2,262 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT	3out of 4	3,143 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cannock Chase Technical College The Green , WS11 1UE	- not rated	3,803 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	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	1,063 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA	3out of 4	3,342 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA	- not rated	3,342 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR	- not rated	4,404 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR	- not rated	4,404 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
School Court	School Court, Station Road		1,011 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greenheath Progressive WMC	Greenheath Working Mens Club, 21 Blewitt Street	488 yd
Samson Blewitt	Public House, 14 Rosehill	505 yd
Bell and Bottle	42 Mount Street	840 yd
Chase Workers Social Club	848 Pye Green Road	914 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rose Hill Balti	2-2A Rose Hill	505 yd
Broadway Spice	50B Broadway	928 yd
Dragon City	50a Broadway	931 yd
Broadway's Eatery	50 Broadway	935 yd
Pye Green Fish Bar	74 Broadhurst Green	968 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pye Green Valley Primary ROSEHILL	grass pitches	194 yd
5'S Pavilion And Sports Ground Bradbury Lane	artificial grass pitch	211 yd
West Cannock Social Club (Closed) Bradbury Lane	grass pitches	212 yd
Cotswold Road HEATHER ROAD	grass pitches	616 yd
Staffordshire University Academy MARSTON ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,002 yd
Hednesford Valley High School STANLEY ROAD	grass pitches	1,064 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	35 Mbit/s
Average download speed	33.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	43.25 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	43.25 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	7.38 Mbit/s

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