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About

Cannock Chase is a local government district in Staffordshire, within the West Midlands region, with its administrative centre at Cannock. The district includes towns such as Hednesford, Rugeley and Norton Canes and combines urban centres with stretches of open land. Transport links run through the district on road and rail, and local services are organised from the council based in Cannock town centre. Historical ties to coal mining and the gradual shift to woodland and residential use are visible across parish boundaries.

Much of the district overlaps the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where sandy soils support heathland, acid grassland and mixed woodland. Forestry England’s Birches Valley sits on the Chase and is a focal point for waymarked mountain-bike trails and family paths leading into the forest. Remnants of the mining past, such as reworked spoil mounds and former colliery sites, now form part of the trail network. The mix of open heath, pine plantations and scattered deciduous blocks makes the Chase a local hub for walking, cycling and conservation work.

Area overview

On average Cannock Chase has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cannock Chase is £47,579 per year. There are 34 schools in Cannock Chase: 28 primary (0 Outstanding and 24 Good) and 6 secondary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good). Cannock Chase is home to around 100,519 people, with a population density of about 1,274.3 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.43(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.69(+9%)
Shoplifting
7.33(-16%)
Public order
6.84(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.06(-31%)
West Midlands average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
18,748
22.73%
No qualifications
18,134
21.99%
Level 3 (A level)
15,521
18.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13,079
15.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9,826
11.91%
Total 16+ residents: 82,478

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

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£268
Sales (last 12 months)1,229
Typical range (middle 50%)£182K – £288K

Based on 1,229 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Cannock Chase area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £1,850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cannock Chase over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached368£331,775£299
Semi-Detached542£215,000£259
Terraced243£183,000£230
Flats76£115,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cannock Chase

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cannock Chase.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£87,000£137,500£125,000
2017£239,950£82,000£148,000£135,000
2018£249,950£89,000£154,000£140,000
2019£250,000£89,750£155,000£146,000
2020£279,998£94,950£169,950£155,500
2021£289,973£102,500£180,000£164,998
2022£320,000£105,000£203,250£175,000
2023£330,000£113,750£205,000£175,000
2024£310,000£115,000£207,500£179,975
2025£335,000£118,000£215,000£180,500
2026£326,250£103,000£215,000£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cannock Chase.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cannock Chase.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206£159£168£166
2017£210£163£178£171
2018£225£163£182£175
2019£235£168£186£178
2020£244£170£204£200
2021£259£183£218£204
2022£289£196£243£226
2023£294£199£251£225
2024£288£203£250£228
2025£294£209£258£228
2026£306£193£260£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cannock Chase.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cannock Chase district.

Band A£1,584
Band B£1,848
Band C£2,112
Band D£2,376
Band E£2,904
Band F£3,432
Band G£3,960
Band H£4,752

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Members of Parliament for the constituencies covering Cannock Chase.

Member of parliament

Josh Newbury

Cannock Chase - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Cannock Chase

Is Cannock Chase safe?

Cannock Chase records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Cannock Chase?

The median sale price in Cannock Chase is £225,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 1,229 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Cannock Chase?

Cannock Chase has 28 primary schools (24 Good) and 6 secondary schools (4 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Cannock Chase?

Cannock Chase scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cannock Chase sits around rank 16,490 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Cannock Chase?

The average household income in Cannock Chase is around £47,579 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who is the MP for Cannock Chase?

Cannock Chase is represented in Parliament by Cannock Chase: Josh Newbury (Labour Party).

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