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Hednesford Central

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About

Hednesford Central is a key part of Cannock Chase, located in Staffordshire. The area serves as a local hub with a mix of residential and commercial spaces. It features a range of shops, cafes, and services catering to daily needs. The town centre is compact, with easy access to public transport, including bus routes connecting to nearby towns like Cannock and Rugeley.

The area is close to green spaces, including Hednesford Park and the larger Cannock Chase Forest. These provide walking trails and outdoor activities. Hednesford Central also has historical links, with landmarks like the former mining sites reflecting its industrial past. The area balances urban convenience with proximity to nature, making it a practical base for both residents and visitors.

Area overview

On average Hednesford Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 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 of residents in Hednesford Central is £40,900 per year. There are 4 schools in Hednesford Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 123 recent sales, the median property price is £226,000 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
Detached39£325,000
Flats12£117,750
Semi-Detached50£215,000
Terraced22£187,500

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

WS124XQ

Hednesford Central

WS121QJ

Glendene Road

WS124FE

Bradbury Court

WS121RB

Rawnsley Road

WS124FT

Guy Road

WS121AS

Anglesey Street

WS124BY

Mary Street

WS124DD

Mountside Street

WS124EN

Bradbury Lane

WS124FJ

Bradbury Lane

WS124JD

View Street

WS120QL

Rugeley Road

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

Ebenezer Street

WS121AF

Market Street

WS121DU

Victoria Street

WS121RA

Rawnsley Road

WS124AQ

Booth Street

WS124BS

Mavis Road

WS124EL

Bradbury Lane

WS124JW

Belt Road

WS124WG

Meadowbrook Close

WS121DA

Market Street

WS121RQ

Rugeley Road

WS124HL

Pope Grove

WS124EP

Bradbury Lane

WS124FL

Mcghie Street

WS124BA

Abbey Street

WS124BT

Heath Street

WS124DB

Mount Street

WS124DF

Cherry Bank

WS124GJ

Sanders Drive

WS124QX

Chase Heights

WS121QL

Beverley Hill

WS124AD

Stephenson Way

WS124AN

Bluebell Close

WS124AR

Green Heath Road

WS124AX

Oakwood Drive

WS124DN

Station Road

WS124XS

Pye Green Road

WS121DW

Victoria Street

WS121RE

Denmark Rise

WS124BB

Abbey Street

WS124FD

Meadowbrook Close

WS124HS

Belt Road

WS124HY

Hednesford Central

WS124JA

Belt Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.