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Norton Canes

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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Norton Canes Population

8,322

Population density

548.9 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,915

95.13%

Other White

1.05%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.99%

Indian

0.41%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.38%

Total population: 8,320

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	31	£202,500	£120,000	£187,500	£235,500	£287,000
Detached	52	£329,998	£235,500	£287,500	£386,250	£457,250
Flats	1	£133,000	£133,000	£133,000	£133,000	£133,000
Terraced	13	£215,000	£121,000	£175,000	£235,000	£270,000

10 years median price trend in Norton Canes

All postcodes in Norton Canes

WS119NS

Walsall Road

WS119PH

Pinfold Lane

WS119QU

Blenheim Road

WS119QW

Elm Road

WS119QX

Walsall Road

WS119RH

Lakeside Drive

WS119UR

Burntwood Road

WS118JP

Kingswood Crescent

WS118LD

Blakeney Way

WS118XP

Voyager Drive

WS119FG

The Broches

WS119QD

Pool Avenue

WS119RL

Burntwood Road

WS35AS

Lime Lane

WS35AG

Fishley Lane

WS119ND

Lime Lane

WS119PJ

Church Vale

WS119PX

Walsall Road

WS119SA

Hednesford Road

WS119SJ

School Crescent

WS119TH

Wallace Close

WS119TU

Chasewater Way

WS118AB

Eastern Way

WS119AG

Rosefinch Drive

WS119AR

Harrier Way

WS119AU

Candleberry Drive

WS119GD

Ivy Gardens

WS119QE

St James Road

WS119QQ

High Street

WS119QY

Walsall Road

WS119RT

Norton East Road

WS119RZ

Hednesford Road

WS119AD

Railway Court

WS119BE

Shearwater Way

WS119FF

Newmarket Road

WS119RP

Norton East Road

WS119TQ

Bellsize Close

WS119FB

Newbury Road

WS119NX

Chapel Street

WS119PN

Jackson Close

WS119PY

Commonside

WS119QB

Breeze Avenue

WS119TB

Walsall Road

WS119TJ

Conduit Road

WS119TS

Spinney Close

WS119AE

Norton Hall Lane

WS119UY

Greyhound Croft

WS119AQ

Sandmartin Drive

WS119NW

St James Place

WS119PP

Butts Lane

WS119PQ

Church Road

WS119TN

Gainsbrook Crescent

WS119UQ

Chequers Court

WS119XT

Mere Croft

WS119NE

Gains Lane

WS35AW

Lime Lane

WS119TA

Walsall Road

WS119SU

Charter Close

WS119TP

Hussey Road

WS119AF

Waterside

WS119BJ

Avocet Drive

WS119BG

Guillemot Drive

WS35AH

Gains Lane

WS119AP

Dunlin Drive

WS119QJ

Silver Birch Road

WS119RA

Norton Grange Crescent

WS119RJ

Grange Road

WS119RR

Norton East Road

WS119RX

Hednesford Road

WS119TF

Woodfield Close

WS119AZ

Brambling Way

WS119BA

Mallard Way

WS119QN

Elm Road

WS119RN

Burntwood Road

WS119SW

Brownhills Road

WS119TY

Broadoaks Close

WS35AJ

Gains Lane

WS118JD

Norton Canes

WS35AQ

Grove Lane

WS119FH

Turf Close

WS119PW

Butts Close

WS119RU

Hednesford Road

WS119SF

Brownhills Road

WS119SR

Woodfield Drive

WS119TR

Kingswood Drive

WS119TX

Norton Springs

WS87NB

Brownhills Road

WS119AL

Bunting Way

WS119AW

Cottonwood Croft

WS119AY

Fulmar Drive

WS119NP

Bettys Lane

WS119XG

Watling Street

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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