Postcode WS12 2AW is located in a major urban area, within the Heath Hayes & Wimblebury 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 35.4 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 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Old Brickworks Nature Reserve.
Hednesford South & Heath Hayes has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,249 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Hednesford South & Heath Hayes has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% 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 2AW.
Hednesford South & Heath Hayes near WS12 2AW 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Hednesford | N/A | Walking directions to Hednesford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Old Brickworks Nature Reserve | Large | Walking directions to Old Brickworks Nature Reserve |
| 0.5 mi | Fafnirs Field | Small | Walking directions to Fafnirs Field |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £237,000 in Heath Hayes & Wimblebury area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £321,250 |
| Flats | 2 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £208,750 |
| Terraced | 23 | £181,000 |
10 year median price trend in Heath Hayes & Wimblebury
In the WS12 2AW 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 2AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Sharon Way, Cannock Chase, WS12 2NF | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Heath Way, Cannock Chase, WS12 3YY | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Uxbridge Street, Cannock Chase, WS12 1DE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.