Granary Close is in Hednesford, Cannock and in Cannock Chase district. WS12 4XX is located in the Hednesford Green Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cannock Chase. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Granary Close, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4XX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS12 4XZ, WS12 4XY, WS12 4AS, WS12 4AP, WS12 4FD, WS12 4AA, WS12 4AD, WS12 4AE, WS12 4JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS12 4XX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 49.2% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 46.5% | 50.8% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 4XX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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 | 23.7% | 30.1% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 52% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.7% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 10% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 40.1% | 40.7% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 34.5% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 16.7% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 6% | 6.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 26.2% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 14% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 8.7% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 18.8% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 17.9% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.4% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 95.3% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
In this area, 99.6% 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 | 97.9% | 99.6% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 99.6% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 59% | 46.2% | 12.8% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Granary Close was 67.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.3% higher than the Hednesford Green Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Granary Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Hednesford Green Heath and the 125th highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Granary Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-02-28 | £286,000 |
| 7 Granary Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £231,750 | 2019-03-28 | £310,551 |
| 9 Granary Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-12-14 | £337,264 |
| 1 Granary Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £179,995 | 2004-05-18 | £371,495 |
| 11 Granary Close, Cannock, Staffordshire Detached, a newly built property | £94,750 | 1999-05-28 | £387,121 |
WS12 4XX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4XX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 627 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 | 310 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary School High Mount Street , Hednesford WS12 4BH | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School Kingsway , Chadsmoor WS11 6EU | 4out of 4 | 635 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pye Green Academy Rosehill , Hednesford WS12 4RT | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hill Top , Hednesford WS12 1DE | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 643 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Kings Avenue , WS12 1DH | 2out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT | 3out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Cardinal Way , Stafford Road WS11 4AW | 3out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Canes High School Burntwood Road , Norton Canes WS11 9SP | 3out of 4 | 4,892 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 | 308 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbrook Primary School Grainger Court , WS11 5SA | 3out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 3,496 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 3,496 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy Avon Road , WS11 1LH | 1out of 4 | 4,006 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 | 489 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Victoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street | 515 yd | |
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Victoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street | 515 yd | |
| Burgerville | Unit 28, The Lightworks, 75-79 Market Street | 570 yd | |
| Jaipur Hednesford | 68-70 Market Street | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Inn | The Bridge Inn, 387 Cannock Road | 380 yd | |
| Hedgeford Lodge | Anglesey Street | 450 yd | |
| Greenheath Progressive WMC | Greenheath Working Mens Club, 21 Blewitt Street | 603 yd | |
| Heddin's Ford | 69 Market Street | 604 yd | |
| Belt Road Working Mens Club | Victoria Working Mens Clubs, Belt Road | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 103 Market Street | 501 yd | |
| Food Paradise | 76 Market Street | 600 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 60 Market Street | 636 yd | |
| Pearl City Takeaway | 98 Belt Road | 679 yd | |
| Seabright Fish Bar | 324 Cannock Road | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Victoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street | 515 yd | |
| B & M | Unit 4, Victoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street | 538 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 6 To 7, Chase Gateway, Victoria Street | 783 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hednesford Valley High School STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Pure Gym (Hednesford Cannock) VICTORIA SHOPPING PARK VICTORIA SHOPPING PARK VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| Active Images Health Club (Closed) Cardigan Place | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| Staffordshire University Academy MARSTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 755 yd |
| Hednesford Park VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 831 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 | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.