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WS11 5SP

Mercury Road

Chadsmoor

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Overview

Postcode WS11 5SP is located in a major urban area, within the Chadsmoor ward of Cannock Chase in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Cannock North East area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cannock North East is £40,794 per year. The nearest station is Hednesford, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Skelly.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
38.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Cannock North East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,555 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Cannock North East has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.3%

Approximately 38.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Cannock North East is £40,794 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS11 5SP.

Flood risk

No risk

Cannock North East near WS11 5SP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for WS11 5SP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Hednesford

N/A

Walking directions to Hednesford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS11 5SP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSkellyLargeWalking directions to Skelly

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
6,657.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.82(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.09(-53%)
Public order
3.64(-40%)
Other crime
2.91(+41%)
Other theft
2.18(-62%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
97.12%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.23%
Other White
3
1.23%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.41%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
55
27.23%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
16.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
16.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
15.84%
Level 3 (A level)
31
15.35%
Total 16+ residents: 202

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
39
33.91%
Owns outright
31
26.96%
Owns with a mortgage
21
18.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.43%
Other social rented
5
4.35%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Chadsmoor

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£240
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£172K – £225K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £240 per square foot) in Chadsmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 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 Chadsmoor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£259,000£285
Semi-Detached71£200,000£234
Terraced10£167,250£205
Flats1£83,500£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chadsmoor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadsmoor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157,500£62,000£120,500£110,000
2017£165,000£65,125£128,000£119,225
2018£173,500£66,500£128,000£103,000
2019£187,500£70,000£132,500£130,000
2020£186,000£74,500£136,000£132,000
2021£207,000£76,000£155,000£132,000
2022£230,000£96,500£182,000£160,000
2023£260,000£70,000£176,250£165,000
2024£265,000£96,000£188,000£150,500
2025£242,500£124,000£194,000£150,000
2026£268,000£83,500£195,000£172,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadsmoor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chadsmoor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160£123£153£171
2017£187£125£158£169
2018£180£118£152£137
2019£213£128£160£169
2020£187£137£163£160
2021£201£155£189£170
2022£252£184£220£203
2023£248£123£231£212
2024£247£124£224£178
2025£236£206£235£206
2026£289£199£227£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chadsmoor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chadsmoor in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS11 5SP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS11 5SP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Sept 20256, Odin Close, Cannock, WS11 5SZSemi-DetachedFreehold£218,000
26 Sept 202547, Saturn Road, Cannock, WS11 5SRSemi-DetachedFreehold£222,500
08 Dec 202515, Saturn Road, Cannock, WS11 5SYSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
27 Jun 202513, Saturn Road, Cannock, WS11 5SYSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
12 Jun 202672, Blake Close, Cannock, WS11 5UBTerracedFreehold£172,000

Schools

In the WS11 5SP postcode area, located within Cannock North East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS11 5SP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableHednesford Valley High SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryStaffordshire University AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRedhill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 5SP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alex Robert Hunt

Chadsmoor - 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
WardChadsmoorE05015743
ParishCannock Chase, unparished areaE43000130
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cannock North EastE02006125
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cannock Chase 008AE01029349
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2003-03-01

Frequently asked questions about WS11 5SP

Is WS11 5SP (Cannock North East) safe?

The area around WS11 5SP records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near WS11 5SP?

The median sale price around WS11 5SP in Cannock North East is £200,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS11 5SP?

There are 12 schools close to WS11 5SP, including Hednesford Valley High School (Good), Staffordshire University Academy (Good) and Redhill Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS11 5SP?

The closest station to WS11 5SP is Hednesford, about 922 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS11 5SP?

WS11 5SP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,555 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS11 5SP (Cannock North East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cannock Chase covering WS11 5SP is Josh Newbury (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alex Robert Hunt (Reform UK).