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WS12 2NX

Priory Road

Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley

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Detailed insights for WS12 2NX

Overview

Postcode WS12 2NX 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hednesford South & Heath Hayes is £50,438 per year. The nearest station is Hednesford, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Old Brickworks Nature Reserve.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Hednesford South & Heath Hayes has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,051 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Hednesford South & Heath Hayes has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.1%

Approximately 14.1% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Hednesford South & Heath Hayes is £50,438 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS12 2NX.

Flood risk

No risk

Hednesford South & Heath Hayes near WS12 2NX 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS12 2NX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Hednesford

N/A

Walking directions to Hednesford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS12 2NX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miOld Brickworks Nature ReserveLargeWalking directions to Old Brickworks Nature Reserve
0.1 miFafnirs FieldSmallWalking directions to Fafnirs Field

Area Profile

Population
370
Population density
425.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.61(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.3(-51%)
Drugs
3.53(+32%)
Other theft
3.53(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.94(-60%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
358
97.02%
Indian
4
1.08%
Other Asian
3
0.81%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.27%
Total population: 369

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
72
23.38%
No qualifications
64
20.78%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
17.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
16.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
11.69%
Total 16+ residents: 308

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
42.95%
Owns with a mortgage
50
32.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
9.62%
Social rents from council
12
7.69%
Other social rented
10
6.41%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley

Median price£232,500
Price per sq ft£286
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£182K – £279K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £232,500 (about £286 per square foot) in Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£315,000£307
Semi-Detached49£220,000£291
Terraced16£179,500£221
Flats6£123,500£247

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202,500£81,500£150,000£118,000
2017£232,500£76,000£150,000£127,000
2018£268,000£78,000£162,500£127,250
2019£263,000£75,000£168,750£135,000
2020£282,500£80,000£180,000£155,000
2021£295,000£88,500£181,500£159,998
2022£310,000£85,000£208,750£165,000
2023£315,000£100,000£220,000£164,000
2024£322,500£100,000£224,000£175,000
2025£345,000£123,500£220,000£165,000
2026£295,625£111,000£225,750£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£159£172£147
2017£200£164£194£154
2018£209£168£199£163
2019£235£203£197£161
2020£235£188£203£196
2021£272£184£232£207
2022£293£191£263£219
2023£278£211£278£208
2024£280£228£262£194
2025£300£247£285£200
2026£329£241£290£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS12 2NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS12 2NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 2026157, Littleworth Road, Cannock, WS12 1NTDetachedFreehold£320,000
15 Jan 2026100, Littleworth Road, Cannock, WS12 1NTFlatsLeasehold£95,000
15 Aug 2025147, Littleworth Road, Cannock, WS12 1NTDetachedFreehold£280,000
28 Apr 202685, Sharon Way, Cannock, WS12 2NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
15 Sept 202599, Sharon Way, Cannock, WS12 2NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the WS12 2NX postcode area, located within Hednesford South & Heath Hayes, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS12 2NX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Peter's CofE Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryKingsmead SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS12 2NX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS12 2NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOne StopSharon Way, Cannock Chase, WS12 2NFWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miMorrisons DailyUxbridge Street, Cannock Chase, WS12 1DEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 WS12 2NX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rhys Anthony Mandry

Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley - 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
ParishHednesfordE04008876
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hednesford South & Heath HayesE02006126
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cannock Chase 009DE01029391
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2003-03-01

Frequently asked questions about WS12 2NX

Is WS12 2NX (Hednesford South & Heath Hayes) safe?

The area around WS12 2NX records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 WS12 2NX?

The median sale price around WS12 2NX in Hednesford South & Heath Hayes is £232,500 (about £286 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS12 2NX?

There are 9 schools close to WS12 2NX, including St Peter's CofE Primary Academy (Good), Kingsmead School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS12 2NX?

The closest station to WS12 2NX is Hednesford, about 1,168 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS12 2NX?

WS12 2NX scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,051 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS12 2NX (Hednesford South & Heath Hayes) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cannock Chase covering WS12 2NX is Josh Newbury (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rhys Anthony Mandry (Reform UK).