Scholars Close is in Huntington, Cannock and in South Staffordshire district. WS12 4GF is located in the Huntington and Hatherton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Staffordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2012-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Scholars Close, Huntington, Cannock, WS12 4GF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WS12 4PG, WS12 4PH, WS12 4GE, WS12 4PD, WS12 4TW, WS12 4PF, WS12 4PJ, WS12 4TN, WS12 4TA.

Scholars Close Street Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Scholars Close are based on 24 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Staffordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS12 4GF

Average Price
£287,918
Semi-Detached
£247,910
Terraced
£201,645
Detached
£343,124
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Scholars Close

Average Price
£287,918
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Scholars CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
8 Scholars Close, Cannock, Staffordshire
Terraced, an established residential building 		£156,9952021-08-23 £170,870
17 Scholars Close, Cannock, Staffordshire
Detached, an established residential building 		£292,5002021-03-05 £334,583
8 Scholars Close, Cannock, Staffordshire
Terraced, an established residential building 		£139,0002019-04-05 £186,122
7 Scholars Close, Cannock, Staffordshire
Detached, an established residential building 		£240,0002019-04-05 £328,288
11 Scholars Close, Cannock, Staffordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£210,0002018-05-01 £284,602

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Hednesford Nursery School
Eskrett Street, Hednesford WS12 1AR 		3,335 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Littleton Green Community School
Colliers Way, Huntington WS12 4UD 		597 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
2out of 4Moorhill Primary School
Pye Green Road, WS11 5RN 		2,069 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Redhill Primary School
Wrights Avenue, West Chadsmoor WS11 5JR 		2,160 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Pye Green Academy
Rosehill, Hednesford WS12 4RT 		2,209 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4West Hill Primary School
High Mount Street, Hednesford WS12 4BH 		2,823 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
1out of 4Staffordshire University Academy
Marston Road, Hednesford WS12 4JH 		2,075 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4Cardinal Griffin Catholic College
Cardinal Way, Stafford Road WS11 4AW 		2,805 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Cannock Chase High School
Hednesford Road, WS11 1JT 		3,360 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
2out of 4Kingsmead School
Kings Avenue, WS12 1DH 		4,046 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Wolgarston High School
Cannock Road, Penkridge ST19 5RX 		4,144 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Penkridge Middle School
Marsh Lane, Penkridge ST19 5BW 		4,630 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Hednesford Valley High School
Stanley Road, WS12 4JS 		2,441 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4Sherbrook Primary School
Grainger Court, WS11 5SA 		3,199 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
- not ratedChase Grammar School International Study Centre
Convent Close, WS11 0UR 		4,343 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
- not ratedChase Grammar School
Convent Close, WS11 0UR 		4,343 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
1out of 4Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy
Avon Road, WS11 1LH 		4,546 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
The LittletonThe Littleton Arms, Stafford Road501 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cannock Rugby Union F.CStafford Road, Huntington135 yd
The BarnsCocksparrow Lane, Huntington903 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Huntington Recreation Ground
SCHOLARS CLOSE 		grass pitches65 yd
Huntington Scout Pitches
Stafford Road 		grass pitches285 yd
Littleton Green Community School
COLLIERS WAY 		grass pitches593 yd
Cannock Rufc
Stafford Road 		grass pitches924 yd
Chase Golf Club
POTTAL POOL ROAD 		golf, health and fitness suite933 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed73.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed67.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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

Safety

Is Scholars Close Street dangerous?

In 2023, 111 crimes were reported near Scholars Close . 58% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered safe. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of WS12 4GF.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 111
Violence And Sexual Offences 57
Anti Social Behaviour 13
Vehicle Crime 10
Criminal Damage And Arson 10
Public Order 7
Other Theft 6
Other Crime 4
Burglary 3
Robbery 1

List of latest crimes

List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of WS12 4GF.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Public orderUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Parking Area465 yd
2023-12Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Parking Area465 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Parking Area465 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Beech Grove449 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Almond Road528 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Almond Road528 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Almond Road528 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Oak Avenue381 yd
2023-11Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Cherry Tree Road271 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Scholars Close0 yd

Employment

WS12 4GF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee116
Self-Employed43
Retired43
Part-Time Employee42
Long-Term Sick or disabled28
Looking after home or family13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)10
Unemployed8
Student (economically inactive)7
Other6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles32
Human health and social work activities24
Construction19
Education19
Manufacturing18
Transport and storage15
Accommodation and food service activities11
Administrative and support service activities10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Other8
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Financial and insurance activities4
Information and communication3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Real estate activities2

People

Gender

Female190
Male186

Partnership Status

Single120
Married: Opposite sex137
Separated1
Divorced28
Widowed29

Health

Very good health184
Good health124
Fair health42
Bad health17
Very bad health7

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications60
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 42
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 57
Apprenticeship15
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 72
Degree or Similar 64
Other3

Culture

Ethnic Group

Pakistani1
Other Asian1
Black African4
Black Caribbean2
White368

Country of Birth

United Kingdom363
European Union8
Africa1
Middle East and Asia2
The Americas and the Caribbean2

Length of Residence

Born in the UK363
10+ Years12
5-10 Years1

Passport Held

United Kingdom295
Germany1
Poland5
Other EU countries1
Central and Western Africa1
No passport held75

Religion

No religion143
Christian217
Muslim4
Sikh1
Other religion3
Not answered8
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