Postcode WS12 1BL is located in a major urban area, within the Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley ward of Cannock Chase in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hednesford South & Heath Hayes area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hednesford South & Heath Hayes is £50,438 per year. The nearest station is Hednesford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Fafnirs Field.
Hednesford South & Heath Hayes has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,847 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Hednesford South & Heath Hayes has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hednesford South & Heath Hayes is £50,438 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS12 1BL.
Hednesford South & Heath Hayes near WS12 1BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hednesford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Hednesford | N/A | Walking directions to Hednesford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Fafnirs Field | Small | Walking directions to Fafnirs Field |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £122,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £234,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £166,250 |
10 year median price trend in Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley
In the WS12 1BL postcode area, located within Hednesford South & Heath Hayes, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS12 1BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Uxbridge Street, Cannock Chase, WS12 1DE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Sharon Way, Cannock Chase, WS12 2NF | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Victoria Street, Cannock Chase, WS12 1DU | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Cannock Chase district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.