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Cannock Chase

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About

Cannock Chase is a district in Staffordshire, part of the West Midlands. It covers an area of approximately 30 square miles, including the towns of Cannock, Rugeley, and Hednesford. The district is known for its mix of urban and rural landscapes, with the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at its heart. This woodland and heathland area offers outdoor activities like hiking and cycling, attracting visitors from across the region.

The district has a strong industrial heritage, linked to coal mining and manufacturing. Today, it features a mix of residential areas, retail parks, and green spaces. Cannock Chase also has good transport links, with the M6 and M54 motorways providing access to nearby cities like Birmingham and Wolverhampton. The blend of nature and convenience makes it a practical place to live and visit.

Area overview

On average Cannock Chase has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Cannock Chase is £40,289 per year. There are 42 schools in Cannock Chase: 28 primary (0 Outstanding and 24 Good) and 6 secondary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cannock Chase Population
100,519
Population density
1,274.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
95,019
94.52%
Other White
1,734
1.72%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
732
0.73%
Indian
498
0.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
346
0.34%
Total population: 100,523

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
14,718
33.87%
Owns with a mortgage
14,438
33.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
6,109
14.06%
Social rents from council
4,894
11.26%
Other social rented
2,137
4.92%
Total households: 43,456

Property prices in Cannock Chase

Based on 1,216 recent sales, the median property price is £228,000 in Cannock Chase area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,750 up to £925,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cannock Chase in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cannock Chase over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached395£336,600
Flats73£110,000
Semi-Detached527£210,000
Terraced221£180,000

10 years median price trend in Cannock Chase

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cannock Chase.

All wards in Cannock Chase

Brereton & Ravenhill

Cannock Longford & Bridgtown

Cannock Park & Old Fallow

Chadsmoor

Etching Hill & the Heath

Hawks Green with Rumer Hill

Heath Hayes & Wimblebury

Hednesford Green Heath

Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley

Hednesford Pye Green

Norton Canes

Western Springs

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.