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Norton Canes

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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

WS119QQ

High Street

WS119FW

Quinton Place

WS119UP

Ash Close

WS119TW

Grove Close

WS119FD

The Brambles

WS119PU

Apex Business Park

WS119QG

High Street

WS119RX

Hednesford Road

WS119UJ

Aspen Way

WS119FF

Newmarket Road

WS119NX

Chapel Street

WS119BA

Mallard Way

WS119NA

Watling Street

WS119SF

Brownhills Road

WS119RL

Burntwood Road

WS119FQ

Beaumont Way

WS119RU

Hednesford Road

WS119QX

Walsall Road

WS119AZ

Brambling Way

WS119QH

Silver Birch Road

WS119QN

Elm Road

WS119QR

Red Lion Avenue

WS119TU

Chasewater Way

WS119UF

Hawthorn Drive

WS35AJ

Gains Lane

WS119BD

Kinglet Way

WS119SS

Norton Green Lane

WS119TQ

Bellsize Close

WS119TF

Woodfield Close

WS119RG

Burntwood Road

WS119QT

Braemar Road

WS119NY

The Hamlet

WS118XW

Orbital Way

WS119RJ

Grange Road

WS35AT

Engine Lane

WS118JP

Kingswood Crescent

WS118NQ

Girton Road

WS119SA

Hednesford Road

WS35AW

Lime Lane

WS119TL

Jerome Road

WS119AD

Railway Court

WS119RQ

Stag Crescent

WS119XT

Mere Croft

WS119FH

Turf Close

WS119FE

Sedgfield Way

WS119PP

Butts Lane

WS119SZ

Cherry Brook

WS119ST

Deer Close

WS119AF

Waterside

WS119UQ

Chequers Court

WS119AB

Hednesford Road

WS119SL

Railway Street

WS119FA

Lambourne Way

WS119AN

Fieldfare Way

WS119RB

Walsall Road

WS119RA

Norton Grange Crescent

WS119PY

Commonside

WS119QS

Red Lion Crescent

WS119QJ

Silver Birch Road

WS119AQ

Sandmartin Drive

WS35AQ

Grove Lane

WS119AG

Rosefinch Drive

WS119RW

Norton East Road

WS119AW

Cottonwood Croft

WS119TB

Walsall Road

WS119UD

Norton Terrace

WS119QU

Blenheim Road

WS119UY

Greyhound Croft

WS119SB

Hill Street

WS119AA

Shorelark Way

WS119QW

Elm Road

WS119AT

Redwood Croft

WS119NT

Chapel Street

WS119PZ

Park Road

WS119AP

Dunlin Drive

WS119SQ

School Road

WS119TD

Brownhills Road

WS119QZ

Norton Grange

WS35AH

Gains Lane

WS118JH

Hickling Road

WS119PL

Butts Way

WS119SP

Burntwood Road

WS119RP

Norton East Road

WS119UN

Lock Keepers Close

WS119SR

Woodfield Drive

WS119RS

Norton East Road

WS119UL

Pine Gardens

WS119WS

Castlecroft

WS119NS

Walsall Road

WS119BB

Whimbrel Drive

WS119TZ

Leighswood Close

WS119SD

Brownhills Road

Data Sources

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