WS12 — CANNOCK | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WS12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WS12 is £246,581, which is 26% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in WS12 cost 14.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WS12 have risen 4.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£334,210	506
Semi-detached	£214,604	736
Terraced	£186,953	270
Flat	£107,339	107
All types	£246,581	1654

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WS12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 50.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WS12 has a crime rate well 38% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

24.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

6.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

4.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WS12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WS12 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Hednesford Nursery School	Nursery	Good	mi
Five Ways Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
West Hill Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Gorsemoor Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Hednesford Valley High School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

141,556

Population

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

31.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WS12 are 375.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

375.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WS12 is collected by Stafford. The Band D rate is £2,012/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WS12 — CANNOCK

Area Summary

WS12 (CANNOCK) offers property prices near the national average (£246,581), low crime (38% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (375 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WS11

CANNOCK

£252K

▲ 8.3% YoY

WS13

LICHFIELD

£399K

▼ 0.6% YoY

WS14

LICHFIELD

£414K

▲ 6.7% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WS12?

The average house price in WS12 (CANNOCK) is £246,581, based on 1654 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 14% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.5% over the past year.

Is WS12 a safe area to live?

Crime in WS12 is significantly below the national average (50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (24.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WS12?

There are 14 schools in or near WS12. 57% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 8 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WS12?

Council tax in WS12 is collected by Stafford. The Band D rate is £2,012 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WS12?

The average broadband download speed in WS12 is 375 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WS12 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in WS12 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 141,556.