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Wimblebury & Cannock Wood

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About

Wimblebury and Cannock Wood lie on the western edge of Cannock Chase AONB, where heathland and mixed woodland meet a sandstone plateau. Large blocks of forest are managed by Forestry England, and Birches Valley visitor centre and waymarked mountain‑bike routes sit within that network of tracks and bridleways. Public car parks and a dense pattern of footpaths give direct access to open heaths, pine plantations, small streams and exposed sandstone. Walkers often note ground‑nesting birds such as nightjar and woodlark in the summer, and paths pass visible traces of the area’s industrial past where small spoil heaps and old pit hollows remain among the trees.

Cannock Wood village occupies narrow lanes and wooded clearings, while Wimblebury forms housing and green corridors that link straight into the Chase. The landscape is used for walking, cycling, horse riding and managed conservation, with seasonal restrictions on parts of the heath to protect wildlife during breeding periods. Local ranger activities, signage and waymarked routes help balance recreation and habitat protection, and minor roads and public paths provide straightforward access for day visits.

Area overview

On average Wimblebury & Cannock Wood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wimblebury & Cannock Wood is £55,725 per year. There are 1 schools in Wimblebury & Cannock Wood: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wimblebury & Cannock Wood is home to around 6,458 people, with a population density of about 653.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
15%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wimblebury & Cannock Wood Population
6,458
Population density
653.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.38(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.07(-6%)
Vehicle crime
4.18(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.56(-51%)
Public order
3.41(-44%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,171
95.5%
Other White
67
1.04%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
41
0.63%
Indian
36
0.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.37%
Total population: 6,462

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,407
26.56%
Level 3 (A level)
1,057
19.95%
No qualifications
980
18.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
805
15.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
595
11.23%
Total 16+ residents: 5,298

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,004
37.63%
Owns outright
937
35.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
321
12.03%
Social rents from council
302
11.32%
Other social rented
58
2.17%
Total households: 2,668

Property prices in Wimblebury & Cannock Wood

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Wimblebury & Cannock Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wimblebury & Cannock Wood 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 Wimblebury & Cannock Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached28£377,500£3,306
Flats3£125,000£2,717
Semi-Detached27£215,000£2,817
Terraced14£175,725£2,163

10 years median price trend in Wimblebury & Cannock Wood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wimblebury & Cannock Wood.

All postcodes in Wimblebury & Cannock Wood

WS122GL

Watermint Close

WS120AD

Cannock Wood Street

WS122GF

Nelson Drive

WS121QQ

Littleworth Road

WS120AA

Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley

WS154SD

Holly Hill Road

WS121HZ

Littleworth Road

WS120JJ

Deerhurst Rise

WS154SB

Cumberledge Hill

WS120QD

Ironstone Road

WS120PH

Rugeley Road

WS120PR

Barnfield Way

WS154RS

Hayfield Hill

WS120PD

Deer Park

WS120RZ

Eastgate

WS122RZ

Arthur Street

WS122RL

John Street

WS120SR

Juniper Close

WS154SJ

The Firs

WS120FE

St David Close

WS120FD

St Patrick Close

WS120JU

Goodwood Close

WS120PX

Briars Way

WS154RF

Holly Hill Road

WS154RB

Chestall Road

WS120NZ

Chetwynd Park

WS122RW

Beacon Way

WS120FP

Barn Way

WS154RY

Slang Lane

WS120PT

Bentley Brook Lane

WS120PG

Rugeley Road

WS122GT

Kings Croft

WS120FB

St George Drive

WS121JE

Littleworth Road

WS121LA

Beaudesert View

WS120JW

Slade View Rise

WS121DY

Ridgwood Drive

WS154SA

Ivy Lane

WS122SD

Knighton Road

WS120JR

Jesmond Close

WS122GD

Hamilton Close

WS154RW

Bradwell Lane

WS120QB

Ironstone Road

WS121JA

Littleworth Road

WS120SS

Hazel Drive

WS120JN

Middleway

WS154SG

Cumberledge Hill

WS122SB

Appledore Close

WS120QF

Williamson Avenue

WS120PF

Danby Drive

WS154RA

Sycamore Hill

WS154RD

Chestall Park

WS120PE

St Bernards Close

WS154RU

Hayfield Hill

WS154SE

Chapel Lane

WS154FD

Castle Gate

WS154RE

Holly Hill Road

WS154RN

Park Gate Road

WS120JX

Glovers Close

WS120QA

Sevens Road

WS120FW

Wimblebury Road

WS120FG

St Thomas Drive

WS120PW

Cannock Wood Street

WS120QN

Rushton Mews

WS120PU

Old Park Road

WS120FH

St Christopher Close

WS154LS

Chestall Road

WS121JG

Rawnsley Road

WS120ST

Aspen Court

WS122SA

Dugdale Close

WS120JY

Warren Close

WS120JT

Kempton Close

WS122GG

Albert Davie Drive

WS120FR

Horseshoe Drive

WS154QZ

Baden Powell Close

WS120JH

Aintree Close

WS120RT

Acacia Grove

WS120QG

Summerside Avenue

WS120JS

Sandown Close

WS122GA

Trafalgar Close

WS120QH

Hazel Brooke Court

WS120QJ

New Hayes Park

WS120RU

Sycamore Road

WS120PS

Jenkinstown Road

WS122RN

Claygate Road

WS122RP

Scott Street

WS154RH

Uplands Close

WS154JJ

Beaudesert Park

WS122HU

Wimblebury Road

WS120PQ

Rugeley Road

WS121JD

Littleworth Road

WS120FU

Haymaker Way

WS122RY

Arthur Street

WS120RA

Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley

WS122GB

Victory Close

WS122RJ

John Street

WS122RS

Glover Street

WS121HY

Littleworth Road

WS154RP

Hayfield Hill

WS120PZ

Cannock Wood Road

Data Sources

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