Postcode WS12 2SQ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% 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 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Old Brickworks Nature Reserve.
Hednesford South & Heath Hayes has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,702 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Hednesford South & Heath Hayes has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.4% 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 2SQ.
Hednesford South & Heath Hayes near WS12 2SQ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Old Brickworks Nature Reserve | Large | Walking directions to Old Brickworks Nature Reserve |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £271 per square foot) in Heath Hayes & Wimblebury area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £662,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £312,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £215,000 | £263 |
| Terraced | 23 | £186,000 | £240 |
| Flats | 10 | £134,500 | £212 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £226,500 | £99,000 | £134,500 | £135,500 |
| 2017 | £241,250 | £86,750 | £142,250 | £145,000 |
| 2018 | £251,000 | £85,000 | £150,000 | £157,500 |
| 2019 | £246,995 | £95,500 | £164,000 | £160,000 |
| 2020 | £266,919 | £105,000 | £180,000 | £159,148 |
| 2021 | £270,000 | £100,000 | £182,000 | £173,000 |
| 2022 | £318,000 | £131,250 | £200,000 | £195,000 |
| 2023 | £345,000 | £140,000 | £218,000 | £187,500 |
| 2024 | £300,000 | £120,000 | £209,000 | £180,000 |
| 2025 | £325,000 | £132,000 | £210,000 | £199,000 |
| 2026 | £353,500 | £150,000 | £236,500 | £183,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £206 | £139 | £183 | £187 |
| 2017 | £206 | £150 | £166 | £178 |
| 2018 | £223 | £164 | £202 | £186 |
| 2019 | £237 | £182 | £206 | £192 |
| 2020 | £241 | £184 | £255 | £202 |
| 2021 | £253 | £181 | £235 | £244 |
| 2022 | £289 | £220 | £252 | £241 |
| 2023 | £297 | £191 | £255 | £262 |
| 2024 | £290 | £205 | £284 | £263 |
| 2025 | £292 | £239 | £282 | £249 |
| 2026 | £324 | — | £254 | £247 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS12 2SQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 14, Otterburn Close, Cannock, WS12 2TW | Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 3, Darwin Close, Cannock, WS12 2SL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 19 May 2026 | 2, Brampton Drive, Cannock, WS12 2DT | Terraced | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 9, Brampton Drive, Cannock, WS12 2DT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £286,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | 118, Langholm Drive, Cannock, WS12 2TP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 |
In the WS12 2SQ postcode area, located within Hednesford South & Heath Hayes, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS12 2SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Coverdale Way, Cannock Chase, WS12 3AA | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Cannock Chase district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS12 2SQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daniel Paul Cecil
Heath Hayes & Wimblebury - Elected 7 May 2026
Josh Newbury
Cannock Chase - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS12 2SQ records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around WS12 2SQ in Hednesford South & Heath Hayes is £220,000 (about £271 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to WS12 2SQ, including Heath Hayes Primary Academy (Good), Five Ways Primary School (Good) and Gorsemoor Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WS12 2SQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,702 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cannock Chase covering WS12 2SQ is Josh Newbury (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Daniel Paul Cecil (Reform UK).