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About

Norton Canes is a village located within the larger Cannock Chase district, situated on the eastern fringes of the historic Chase itself. The area is characterised by residential housing estates, local shops, and community facilities, serving as a settlement with its own distinct identity separate from the nearby town of Cannock. Its landscape includes pockets of greenery and is bordered by the open spaces and woodlands that typify the wider region.

A notable local landmark is the large Norton Canes motte and bailey castle, a scheduled monument that is a visible reminder of the area's medieval history. The village is also home to the Church of St. James, which contains Norman architectural elements. The surrounding landscape is marked by the presence of former mining works, reflecting the area's industrial past linked to the Cannock Chase coalfield.

Area overview

On average Norton Canes has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Norton Canes is £49,773 per year. There are 3 schools in Norton Canes: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Norton Canes is home to around 8,322 people, with a population density of about 548.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Norton Canes Population
8,322
Population density
548.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.09(-9%)
Shoplifting
11.9(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.97(-7%)
Vehicle crime
9.37(+44%)
Public order
5.89(-3%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,915
95.13%
Other White
87
1.05%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
82
0.99%
Indian
34
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.38%
Total population: 8,320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,497
22.11%
No qualifications
1,495
22.08%
Level 3 (A level)
1,295
19.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,105
16.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
805
11.89%
Total 16+ residents: 6,771

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,341
38.06%
Owns outright
1,206
34.23%
Social rents from council
415
11.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
338
9.59%
Other social rented
127
3.6%
Total households: 3,523

Property prices in Norton Canes

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £241,250 in Norton Canes area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £630,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Norton Canes in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Norton Canes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached37£345,000£3,125
Flats3£133,000£2,608
Semi-Detached39£215,000£2,969
Terraced17£219,950£2,614

10 years median price trend in Norton Canes

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norton Canes.

All postcodes in Norton Canes

WS35AP

Lime Lane

WS119PF

Church Road

WS119SU

Charter Close

WS119UW

Arbour Mews

WS119US

Norton East Road

WS119UG

Willow Road

WS119SX

Pennycress Green

WS119SW

Brownhills Road

WS119QD

Pool Avenue

WS119TG

Legion Close

WS118JD

Norton Canes

WS119SH

School Close

WS118XP

Voyager Drive

WS119RZ

Hednesford Road

WS119QP

Red Lion Lane

WS119PX

Walsall Road

WS119PN

Jackson Close

WS119PT

Bettys Lane

WS119GD

Ivy Gardens

WS119PD

Church Road

WS119NP

Bettys Lane

WS119RR

Norton East Road

WS119AR

Harrier Way

WS119TP

Hussey Road

WS119FB

Newbury Road

WS119RF

Burntwood Road

WS119QB

Breeze Avenue

WS119FG

The Broches

WS119UE

Norton Canes Business Park

WS119NR

Walsall Road

WS119TN

Gainsbrook Crescent

WS119PW

Butts Close

WS119PG

Norton Hall Lane

WS119TS

Spinney Close

WS119RE

Burntwood Road

WS119UA

Yew Tree Close

WS119UT

The Stables

WS118JB

Morston Court

WS119QY

Walsall Road

WS119QA

Park Avenue

WS119PR

Norton Green Lane

WS119TR

Kingswood Drive

WS119ND

Lime Lane

WS119UR

Burntwood Road

WS119AY

Fulmar Drive

WS119NZ

Betty's Lane

WS119AJ

Sanderling Street

WS87NB

Brownhills Road

WS119PE

Washbrook Lane

WS119UH

Rolling Mill Road

WS119QE

St James Road

WS119SN

Brownhills Road

WS119BH

Turnstone Way

WS119SE

Brownhills Road

WS118AA

Cley Road

WS119AU

Candleberry Drive

WS119TJ

Conduit Road

WS119AX

Hollybush Grove

WS119UX

Betty's Lane

WS119RY

Norton Terrace

WS119PQ

Church Road

WS119AE

Norton Hall Lane

WS119AH

Songthrush Way

WS119RD

Walsall Road

WS119BJ

Avocet Drive

WS119PH

Pinfold Lane

WS119RT

Norton East Road

WS119AS

Bayberry Way

WS119QF

Braemar Road

WS119TH

Wallace Close

WS35AL

Lime Lane

WS35AG

Fishley Lane

WS119UB

Jerome Drive

WS35AS

Lime Lane

WS119UU

Betty's Lane

WS119NW

St James Place

WS119SJ

School Crescent

WS119TT

Hanbury Road

WS118LD

Blakeney Way

WS119AL

Bunting Way

WS119XG

Watling Street

WS119BF

Walsall Road

WS35AN

Lime Lane

WS119BG

Guillemot Drive

WS119PJ

Church Vale

WS119TX

Norton Springs

WS119QL

Cherry Tree Road

WS119SY

Hamilton Lea

WS119PB

Bridges Road

WS119RN

Burntwood Road

WS118AB

Eastern Way

WS119SG

Poplar Street

WS119LY

Watling Street

WS119TA

Walsall Road

WS119NE

Gains Lane

WS119RH

Lakeside Drive

WS119PA

Bridges Crescent

WS119BE

Shearwater Way

WS119TY

Broadoaks Close

WS119FJ

Lingfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.