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WS12

CANNOCK

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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WS12 encompasses CANNOCK and its surrounding areas in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £246,581
1yr change ▲ 4.5%
Crime 38% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£246,581

▲ 4.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

14% below national avg

Crime Rate

50.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

38% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

375 Mbps

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.

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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

£238K £242K £246K £250K £254K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

8

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

141,556

Population

67

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.

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375.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WS12 CANNOCK

What is the average house price in WS12 CANNOCK?
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 CANNOCK 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 is the population of WS12 CANNOCK?
The population of WS12 (CANNOCK) is approximately 141,556 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WS12 CANNOCK?
There are 14 schools in or near WS12. 57% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 8 Good. None require improvement.

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