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WS11 8ER

Oxford Road

Hawks Green with Rumer Hill

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Detailed insights for WS11 8ER

Overview

Postcode WS11 8ER is located in a major urban area, within the Hawks Green with Rumer Hill ward of Cannock Chase in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Cannock South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mill Green Nature Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
37.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Cannock South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,775 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Cannock South has a high crime rate, with approximately 96 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.9%

Approximately 37.9% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 217 ft away from WS11 8ER.

Flood risk

No risk

Cannock South near WS11 8ER 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS11 8ER
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Cannock

N/A

Walking directions to Cannock

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS11 8ER
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMill Green Nature ParkLargeWalking directions to Mill Green Nature Park

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
3,050.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.5(+38%)
Other theft
15.81(+178%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.77(+19%)
Public order
10.94(+81%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.86(-33%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
93.5%
Other White
13
4.69%
Irish
2
0.72%
Indian
1
0.36%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.36%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
51
22.08%
Level 3 (A level)
50
21.65%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
21.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
14.29%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
47
35.61%
Owns outright
39
29.55%
Owns with a mortgage
22
16.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.39%
Other social rented
3
2.27%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Hawks Green with Rumer Hill

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£285
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £349K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £285 per square foot) in Hawks Green with Rumer Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £445,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hawks Green with Rumer Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached49£350,000£298
Semi-Detached27£242,500£295
Terraced17£185,000£256
Flats14£93,125£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hawks Green with Rumer Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hawks Green with Rumer Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228,750£104,000£178,000£136,500
2017£237,500£75,000£145,000£128,950
2018£242,250£99,000£161,000£154,000
2019£262,500£97,500£157,000£156,500
2020£272,000£90,000£161,000£159,000
2021£285,000£114,000£177,500£189,000
2022£320,000£112,500£224,950£200,000
2023£310,000£115,000£215,000£185,000
2024£325,000£122,000£187,250£212,000
2025£348,000£95,000£247,000£167,500
2026£330,000£90,000£209,000£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hawks Green with Rumer Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hawks Green with Rumer Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£177£205£196
2017£207£165£202£175
2018£226£178£206£191
2019£233£165£198£206
2020£237£176£225£214
2021£254£185£237£213
2022£291£216£290£245
2023£295£206£301£257
2024£278£185£302£271
2025£300£195£296£258
2026£292£186£302£267
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hawks Green with Rumer Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hawks Green with Rumer Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS11 8ER.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS11 8ER
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 20268, Worcester Close, Cannock, WS11 8UGFlatsLeasehold£89,000
06 Feb 20261, Worcester Close, Cannock, WS11 8UGTerracedFreehold£195,000
15 Apr 2026Roskerr, Lichfield Road, Cannock, WS11 8EQDetachedFreehold£320,000
08 Apr 2026Ryecroft, Lichfield Road, Cannock, WS11 8EQDetachedFreehold£325,000
24 Oct 202519, Devon Road, Cannock, WS11 8EHFlatsLeasehold£93,250

Schools

In the WS11 8ER postcode area, located within Cannock South, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS11 8ER
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableChase Grammar SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableChase Grammar School International Study CentreOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS11 8ER

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS11 8ER
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsdaLichfield Road, Cannock, WS11 8UFWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miAldiWalsall Road, Cannock, WS11 0HPWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 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 8ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Melissa Kirsty Cecil

Hawks Green with Rumer Hill - 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 012DE01029362
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2003-03-01

Frequently asked questions about WS11 8ER

Is WS11 8ER (Cannock South) safe?

The area around WS11 8ER records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 8ER?

The median sale price around WS11 8ER in Cannock South is £270,000 (about £285 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS11 8ER?

There are 8 schools close to WS11 8ER, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good), Chase Grammar School and Chase Grammar School International Study Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS11 8ER?

The closest station to WS11 8ER is Cannock, about 402 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS11 8ER?

WS11 8ER scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,775 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS11 8ER (Cannock South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cannock Chase covering WS11 8ER is Josh Newbury (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Melissa Kirsty Cecil (Reform UK).