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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 81 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
81
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
45.32(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.25(+79%)
Shoplifting
7.7(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.57(+4%)
Public order
6.33(+4%)
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 99 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Hednesford Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £450,000.

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
Detached24£320,000
Flats12£116,500
Semi-Detached44£217,500
Terraced19£192,000

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

WS121DF

Cardigan Place

WS124XT

Calladine Way

WS124RN

Sandpiper Close

WS124AZ

Green Heath Road

WS124HB

Green Heath Road

WS124BZ

Mary Street

WS124BT

Heath Street

WS124JN

Stanley Road

WS124HG

Foster Avenue

WS115TS

Apollo Close

WS121AG

Market Street

WS124FJ

Wenlock View

WS124AJ

Mcghie Street

WS124DJ

Station Road

WS124BX

Wilcox Avenue

WS121AF

Market Street

WS121DX

Clive Smith Grove

WS124EP

Bradbury Lane

WS124BS

Mavis Road

WS124FS

Sockett Drive

WS121RB

Rawnsley Road

WS124JH

Marston Road

WS121QJ

Glendene Road

WS121QP

Greenslade Grove

WS124BD

Blewitt Street

WS124XP

Seabury Drive

WS124HZ

Beech Court

WS124FF

Eskrett Street

WS124GP

Greenheath Road

WS124DH

Station Road

WS124BA

Florence Street

WS121BT

Victoria Street

WS124FD

Meadowbrook Close

WS124AU

Green Heath Road

WS124GW

Price Place

WS124HD

Ebenezer Street

WS121AQ

Cardigan Place

WS124GJ

Sanders Drive

WS124FP

Winding House Drive

WS124XX

Granary Close

WS121RA

Rawnsley Road

WS124GL

Mason Drive

WS124JQ

View Street

WS124HL

Pope Grove

WS120QS

Greens Industrial Estate

WS121DU

Victoria Street

WS121BX

Anglesey Hollow

WS121TD

Valley Road

WS124BN

High Mount Street

WS121TA

Heather Valley

WS124FU

Cooke Way

WS124AB

Millpool Road

WS124AQ

Green Heath Road

WS124FZ

Haycock Road

WS124BE

Blewitt Street

WS124JJ

Belt Road

WS121AD

Anglesey Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.