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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 97 recent sales, the median property price is £272,250 in Norton Canes area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £625,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Norton Canes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached31£202,500
Detached52£329,998
Flats1£133,000
Terraced13£215,000

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

WS119AS

Bayberry Way

WS119NA

Watling Street

WS119PL

Butts Way

WS119PR

Norton Green Lane

WS119SQ

School Road

WS119UP

Ash Close

WS119NR

Walsall Road

WS119UU

Betty's Lane

WS118AA

Cley Road

WS119QP

Red Lion Lane

WS119RG

Burntwood Road

WS119UT

The Stables

WS119WS

Castlecroft

WS119UJ

Aspen Way

WS119SH

School Close

WS119AJ

Sanderling Street

WS119AX

Hollybush Grove

WS119FD

The Brambles

WS119PD

Church Road

WS119RF

Burntwood Road

WS118NQ

Girton Road

WS119PA

Bridges Crescent

WS119UH

Rolling Mill Road

WS119US

Norton East Road

WS119FJ

Lingfield Road

WS119QA

Park Avenue

WS119SB

Hill Street

WS119SN

Brownhills Road

WS119SY

Hamilton Lea

WS119UD

Norton Terrace

WS119AB

Hednesford Road

WS119AA

Shorelark Way

WS119FQ

Beaumont Way

WS119PF

Church Road

WS119RB

Walsall Road

WS119RS

Norton East Road

WS119TD

Brownhills Road

WS119BH

Turnstone Way

WS119NY

The Hamlet

WS119RY

Norton Terrace

WS119SX

Pennycress Green

WS119TW

Grove Close

WS119TZ

Leighswood Close

WS119UA

Yew Tree Close

WS119BF

Walsall Road

WS118JB

Morston Court

WS119SE

Brownhills Road

WS119UX

Betty's Lane

WS119QS

Red Lion Crescent

WS119TL

Jerome Road

WS119PE

Washbrook Lane

WS119RW

Norton East Road

WS119TT

Hanbury Road

WS119UE

Norton Canes Business Park

WS119UW

Arbour Mews

WS35AT

Engine Lane

WS119AN

Fieldfare Way

WS119SD

Brownhills Road

WS119SG

Poplar Street

WS119UG

Willow Road

WS119UL

Pine Gardens

WS119SS

Norton Green Lane

WS119QG

High Street

WS119RQ

Stag Crescent

WS119UB

Jerome Drive

WS119SP

Burntwood Road

WS119UF

Hawthorn Drive

WS35AP

Lime Lane

WS119AH

Songthrush Way

WS119QL

Cherry Tree Road

WS119RE

Burntwood Road

WS35AN

Lime Lane

WS119BD

Kinglet Way

WS119NT

Chapel Street

WS119PZ

Park Road

WS118JH

Hickling Road

WS119AT

Redwood Croft

WS119BB

Whimbrel Drive

WS119FA

Lambourne Way

WS119FW

Quinton Place

WS119QT

Braemar Road

WS119SZ

Cherry Brook

WS119UN

Lock Keepers Close

WS118XW

Orbital Way

WS119LY

Watling Street

WS119PB

Bridges Road

WS119PU

Apex Business Park

WS119QZ

Norton Grange

WS119SL

Railway Street

WS119TG

Legion Close

WS35AL

Lime Lane

WS119FE

Sedgfield Way

WS119PG

Norton Hall Lane

WS119PT

Bettys Lane

WS119QF

Braemar Road

WS119QH

Silver Birch Road

WS119QR

Red Lion Avenue

WS119RD

Walsall Road

WS119ST

Deer Close

WS119NZ

Betty's Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.