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WS11 1LH

Avon Road

Cannock Longford & Bridgtown

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Detailed insights for WS11 1LH

Overview

Postcode WS11 1LH is located in a major urban area, within the Cannock Longford & Bridgtown ward of Cannock Chase in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Cannock South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 187.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cannock South is £41,546 per year. The nearest station is Cannock, about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Longford Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
188
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Cannock South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,861 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Cannock South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 187.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.7%

Approximately 18.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Cannock South is £41,546 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 62 ft away from WS11 1LH.

Flood risk

No risk

Cannock South near WS11 1LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cannock located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS11 1LH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Cannock

N/A

Walking directions to Cannock

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS11 1LH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLongford ParkMediumWalking directions to Longford Park

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
2,990.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
110.53(+1170%)
Violence and sexual offences
83.55(+116%)
Anti-social behaviour
62.5(+480%)
Public order
40.79(+573%)
Other theft
15.79(+178%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
262
78.21%
Other Asian
23
6.87%
Chinese
20
5.97%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
7
2.09%
African
6
1.79%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
30.8%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
18.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
16.35%
Level 3 (A level)
42
15.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.27%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
36.59%
Owns with a mortgage
35
28.46%
Social rents from council
22
17.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.76%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.5%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Cannock Longford & Bridgtown

Median price£208,500
Price per sq ft£240
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £268K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £208,500 (about £240 per square foot) in Cannock Longford & Bridgtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cannock Longford & Bridgtown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£347,250£283
Semi-Detached56£206,000£245
Terraced19£175,000£196
Flats9£120,000£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cannock Longford & Bridgtown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cannock Longford & Bridgtown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£66,000£127,750£123,250
2017£224,250£85,000£146,750£133,500
2018£240,000£85,000£152,500£144,500
2019£240,000£81,000£147,000£157,000
2020£289,998£82,750£160,500£158,000
2021£289,995£105,000£170,000£156,000
2022£268,750£89,000£191,000£175,000
2023£325,000£108,875£195,000£168,500
2024£315,000£112,500£195,000£169,000
2025£347,500£120,000£208,000£179,175
2026£374,975£96,500£215,000£157,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cannock Longford & Bridgtown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cannock Longford & Bridgtown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£143£162£201
2017£205£169£167£198
2018£212£162£177£197
2019£203£153£174£194
2020£250£169£204£208
2021£255£195£197£211
2022£249£169£232£251
2023£279£183£227£213
2024£274£211£236£204
2025£276£171£243£205
2026£319£193£261£262
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cannock Longford & Bridgtown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cannock Longford & Bridgtown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS11 1LH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS11 1LH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 202516, Avon Road, Cannock, WS11 1LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
28 Nov 202535, Avon Road, Cannock, WS11 1LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
14 Aug 202549, Avon Road, Cannock, WS11 1LJDetachedFreehold£310,000
29 Sept 202583, Mosswood Street, Cannock, WS11 0ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
17 Dec 2025153, Wolverhampton Road, Cannock, WS11 1AXSemi-DetachedFreehold£171,000

Schools

In the WS11 1LH postcode area, located within Cannock South, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS11 1LH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableChaselea Alternative Provision AcademyAcademy alternative provision sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.1 miNot applicableGreat Oaks CollegeOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableChase Grammar SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS11 1LH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS11 1LH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne StopLongford Road, Cannock Chase, WS11 0LGWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miAsdaAvon Road, Cannock, WS11 1LHWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miIcelandMarket Place, Cannock Chase, WS11 1BSWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miAldiWalsall Road, Cannock, WS11 0HPWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miMorrisonsMill Street, Cannock Chase, WS11 0DRWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cannock Chase district.

Band A£1,584
Band B£1,848
Band C£2,112
Band D£2,376
Band E£2,904
Band F£3,432
Band G£3,960
Band H£4,752

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WS11 1LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard James Craddock

Cannock Longford & Bridgtown - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Josh Newbury

Cannock Chase - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictCannock ChaseE07000192
Parliamentary ConstituencyCannock ChaseE14001150
ParishCannock Chase, unparished areaE43000130
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cannock SouthE02006129
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cannock Chase 012BE01029360
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS11 1LH

Is WS11 1LH (Cannock South) safe?

The area around WS11 1LH records about 188 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WS11 1LH?

The median sale price around WS11 1LH in Cannock South is £208,500 (about £240 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS11 1LH?

There are 11 schools close to WS11 1LH, including Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy (Requires improvement), Great Oaks College (Good) and Chase Grammar School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS11 1LH?

The closest station to WS11 1LH is Cannock, about 942 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS11 1LH?

WS11 1LH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,861 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS11 1LH (Cannock South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cannock Chase covering WS11 1LH is Josh Newbury (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard James Craddock (Reform UK).