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Hednesford Central

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About

Hednesford Central is the town-centre ward of Hednesford in Cannock Chase, centred on the main shopping streets and civic buildings. The area contains a Market Place with a regular market, a library and community centres, and a cluster of independent shops and eateries along the High Street. Hednesford Park sits close to the centre and is used for local events and informal recreation. Hednesford railway station is on the Chase Line, providing direct services to Rugeley and Birmingham and forming a clear transport link for the ward.

The neighbourhood shows its industrial past in street names and in surviving brick-built terraces and former pit-worker facilities converted to current uses. Local services include health practices, primary schools and social clubs that serve surrounding residential streets. Short pedestrian routes from the centre lead into nearby green space and into the wider Cannock Chase district for longer walks, while regular bus services connect the ward with neighbouring settlements. The centre functions as the local hub for shopping, travel and civic life within Hednesford.

Area overview

On average Hednesford Central has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hednesford Central is £49,641 per year. There are 4 schools in Hednesford Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hednesford Central is home to around 8,053 people, with a population density of about 3,009.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hednesford Central Population
8,053
Population density
3,009.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.59(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.02(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.58(-8%)
Public order
6.58(+8%)
Shoplifting
6.58(-25%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,560
93.85%
Other White
154
1.91%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
68
0.84%
Indian
57
0.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.4%
Total population: 8,055

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,647
25.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,315
19.99%
No qualifications
1,260
19.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,078
16.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
727
11.05%
Total 16+ residents: 6,577

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,372
38.78%
Owns outright
1,048
29.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
534
15.09%
Social rents from council
337
9.53%
Other social rented
158
4.47%
Total households: 3,538

Property prices in Hednesford Central

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £228,000 in Hednesford Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £480,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hednesford Central 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 Hednesford Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£317,500
Flats11£115,000
Semi-Detached45£215,000
Terraced19£190,000

10 years median price trend in Hednesford Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hednesford Central.

All postcodes in Hednesford Central

WS120QL

Rugeley Road

WS124AG

Bluebell Close

WS124EE

Shaftesbury Drive

WS124FN

Pit Pony Way

WS124FH

High Meadows Close

WS120QS

Greens Industrial Estate

WS124EG

Eden Mews

WS124XU

St Saviours Court

WS121AB

Anglesey Street

WS124JH

Marston Road

WS121AZ

Eskrett Street

WS124BG

Telford Grove

WS124HQ

Ward Street

WS124AW

Mcghie Street

WS124DH

Station Road

WS124FF

Eskrett Street

WS121AD

Anglesey Street

WS121BT

Victoria Street

WS121RF

Sunley Drive

WS124AA

Cannock Road

WS124BE

Blewitt Street

WS124JN

Stanley Road

WS121AR

Eskrett Street

WS121AY

Market Street

WS121QW

Rugeley Road

WS124DA

Mount Avenue

WS124EW

Woodland Close

WS124JL

Marina Crescent

WS124DQ

Greenwood Park

WS124GL

Mason Drive

WS124BL

High Mount Street

WS121QP

Greenslade Grove

WS124ER

Common View

WS124HH

Brooke Road

WS124JB

Belt Road

WS121QY

Stevens Drive

WS124GH

Oakdene Close

WS124XT

Calladine Way

WS124AE

Cannock Road

WS124BN

High Mount Street

WS121TD

Valley Road

WS124HJ

Gray Road

WS124GG

Bramwell Drive

WS124JJ

Belt Road

WS124WH

Miners Way

WS121AG

Market Street

WS121DN

Paget Mews

WS124BF

Tollgate Rise

WS121AJ

York Court

WS124GN

Winding House Drive

WS124GW

Price Place

WS124RL

Cygnet Close

WS124BW

Heath Street

WS124FU

Cooke Way

WS124JQ

View Street

WS115TS

Apollo Close

WS124FY

Poyner Drive

WS124AL

Sunrise Hill

WS124BD

Blewitt Street

WS124FQ

Lamplight Way

WS124HD

Ebenezer Street

WS121DX

Clive Smith Grove

WS124BZ

Mary Street

WS124EF

Howard Crescent

WS124GP

Greenheath Road

WS124HG

Foster Avenue

WS124XY

Barley Close

WS124DG

Hillside Close

WS124AS

Western Road

WS124XZ

Bakers Way

WS121BX

Anglesey Hollow

WS124FX

Matthews Drive

WS124XP

Seabury Drive

WS124AB

Millpool Road

WS124RN

Sandpiper Close

WS121TB

Rugeley Road

WS124AU

Green Heath Road

WS124BH

High Mount Street

WS124BJ

Millicent Close

WS124DJ

Station Road

WS124XX

Granary Close

WS124DW

Springfield Rise

WS124SF

Chalcot Drive

WS121AQ

Cardigan Place

WS121DF

Cardigan Place

WS124AZ

Green Heath Road

WS124FW

Cooke Way

WS124XL

Windsor Court

WS121QR

Greenslade Grove

WS124BP

Heath Street

WS124RW

Noble Road

WS124FA

Railway View

WS124JS

Stanley Road

WS124AP

West Hill Avenue

WS124AY

Oakwood Drive

WS124HZ

Beech Court

WS124FP

Winding House Drive

WS124BX

Wilcox Avenue

WS124WL

Miners Way

WS124FZ

Haycock Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.