Marina Crescent is in Hednesford, Cannock and in Cannock Chase district. WS12 4JL 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 Marina Crescent, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS12 4JJ, WS12 4JN, WS11 5SZ, WS11 5SP, WS11 5SY, WS11 5TS, WS12 4JH, WS11 5SU, WS11 5SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS12 4JL 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 | 50.6% | 51.3% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.7% | -0.7% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of WS12 4JL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.9% | 24% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 59.9% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 41.4% | 39% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 43.2% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 9.6% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 15.3% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 26.6% | 22.5% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 11.3% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 16.9% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 17.8% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 23.9% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 98.3% | 95.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 95.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marina Crescent was 6.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.6% lower than the Hednesford Green Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Marina Crescent has the lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Hednesford Green Heath and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Marina Crescent, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-10-27 | £185,730 |
| 6 Marina Crescent, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2020-12-11 | £188,659 |
| 6 Marina Crescent, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-08-02 | £146,425 |
| 6 Marina Crescent, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2014-12-11 | £181,543 |
| 9 Marina Crescent, Cannock, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2014-12-01 | £201,055 |
WS12 4JL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WS12 4JL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hednesford Nursery School Eskrett Street , Hednesford WS12 1AR | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill Primary School Wrights Avenue , West Chadsmoor WS11 5JR | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poppyfield Primary Academy Bishop Street , Hednesford WS12 4RY | - not rated | 801 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School Kingsway , Chadsmoor WS11 6EU | 4out of 4 | 802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary School High Mount Street , Hednesford WS12 4BH | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorhill Primary School Pye Green Road , WS11 5RN | 2out of 4 | 996 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 165 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Kings Avenue , WS12 1DH | 2out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT | 3out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Cardinal Way , Stafford Road WS11 4AW | 3out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Canes High School Burntwood Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SP | 3out of 4 | 5,277 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 | 248 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA | 3out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 3,312 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 3,312 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy Avon Road , WS11 1LH | 1out of 4 | 3,771 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indulge | 238-240 Cannock Road | 885 yd | |
| Bun It | 3 Ashworth House, Cannock Road | 937 yd | |
| The Gurkhas Dine | 1 Ashworth House, Cannock Road | 937 yd | |
| Village Cafe | 197 Cannock Road | 968 yd | |
| Sanam Balti House | 193 Cannock Road | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belt Road Working Mens Club | Victoria Working Mens Clubs, Belt Road | 54 yd | |
| Bridge Inn | The Bridge Inn, 387 Cannock Road | 617 yd | |
| The Nest | The Nest, 4 John Street | 661 yd | |
| Jubilee Inn | Jubilee Inn, Pye Green Road | 754 yd | |
| Greenheath Progressive WMC | Greenheath Working Mens Club, 21 Blewitt Street | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl City Takeaway | 98 Belt Road | 129 yd | |
| Broadway Spice | 50B Broadway | 614 yd | |
| Dragon City | 50a Broadway | 618 yd | |
| Broadway's Eatery | 50 Broadway | 623 yd | |
| Lychee Valley Chinese Takeaway | 204 Huntington Terrace Road | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Victoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street | 1,062 yd | |
| B & M | Unit 4, Victoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hednesford Valley High School STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 139 yd |
| Staffordshire University Academy MARSTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 255 yd |
| Pye Green Road Stadium CANNOCK SPORTS STADIUM CANNOCK SPORTS STADIUM PYE GREEN ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Cannock Sports Stadium (Closed) Pye Green Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Moorhill Primary School (Junior Site) MOORHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL MOORHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL PYE GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
| Pye Green Valley Primary ROSEHILL | grass pitches | 1,078 yd |
| Pure Gym (Hednesford Cannock) VICTORIA SHOPPING PARK VICTORIA SHOPPING PARK VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,080 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 39.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 57.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 57.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.12 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.