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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

WS124SH

Sheraton Close

WS124DL

Station Road

WS124XQ

Robson Close

WS121QJ

Glendene Road

WS121RB

Rawnsley Road

WS124FE

Bradbury Court

WS124FT

Guy Road

WS121AS

Anglesey Street

WS124BY

Mount Street

WS124DD

Mountside Street

WS124EN

Bradbury Lane

WS124FJ

Wenlock View

WS124JD

View Street

WS121LR

Bridge Court

WS121TA

Heather Valley

WS124AH

Booth Street

WS124FS

Sockett Drive

WS124GR

Chandler Close

WS121TH

Valley Road

WS121AN

Anglesey Street

WS124AJ

Mcghie Street

WS124BU

Lomax Road

WS124FR

Feathers Drive

WS124HB

Green Heath Road

WS121AF

Market Street

WS121RA

Rawnsley Road

WS124AQ

Green Heath Road

WS124BS

Mavis Road

WS124EL

Bradbury Lane

WS121DU

Victoria Street

WS124JW

Wyvern Grove

WS124WG

Miners Way

WS124FL

Mcghie Street

WS124BT

Heath Street

WS124DB

Mount Street

WS124DF

Cherry Bank

WS121DA

Woodland Court

WS121RQ

The Sidings

WS124EP

Bradbury Lane

WS124HL

Pope Grove

WS124BA

Florence Street

WS124GJ

Sanders Drive

WS124AD

Stephenson Way

WS121QL

Beverley Hill

WS124AN

Windsor Avenue

WS124AR

Green Heath Road

WS124AX

Stanley Road

WS124DN

Station Road

WS124QX

Chase Heights

WS121RE

Stringers Hill

WS124BB

Abbey Street

WS124FD

Meadowbrook Close

WS124HS

Pye Green Road

WS124HY

Beeston Court

WS121DW

Victoria Street

WS124JA

Belt Road

WS124XS

Pye Green Road

Data Sources

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