Postcode WS12 3AA is located in a major urban area, within the Heath Hayes & Wimblebury area 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 median sale price in Heath Hayes & Wimblebury is £235,000 (around £279 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £196,000 and £277,500. The nearest station is Hednesford, about 1.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Fair Lady Coppice.
Hednesford South & Heath Hayes has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,702 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 38.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 328 ft away from WS12 3AA.
Hednesford South & Heath Hayes near WS12 3AA 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fair Lady Coppice | Large | Walking directions to Fair Lady Coppice |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £279 per square foot) in Heath Hayes & Wimblebury area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £465,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £312,000 | £323 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £220,000 | £272 |
| Terraced | 22 | £208,750 | £240 |
| Flats | 9 | £135,000 | £223 |
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 | £312,000 | £150,000 | £237,000 | £212,500 |
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 | £293 | £225 | £282 | £249 |
| 2026 | £333 | £236 | £272 | £247 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS12 3AA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | 75, Hednesford Road, Cannock, WS12 3HL | Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Apartment 11, Badgers Court, 94, Hednesford Road, Cannock, WS12 3EA | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 08 Sept 2025 | Apartment 25, Badgers Court, 94, Hednesford Road, Cannock, WS12 3EA | Flats | Leasehold | £134,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 46, Stafford Street, Cannock, WS12 2EH | Terraced | Freehold | £147,000 | |
| 21 May 2026 | 36, Chapel Street, Cannock, WS12 3HE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £110,000 |
In the WS12 3AA postcode area, located within Hednesford South & Heath Hayes, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Heath Hayes Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Nov 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Five Ways Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2015. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Gorsemoor Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS12 3AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 3AA, 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 3AA 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, public order and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WS12 3AA in Heath Hayes & Wimblebury is £235,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to WS12 3AA, including Heath Hayes Primary Academy (Good), Five Ways Primary School (Good) and Gorsemoor Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WS12 3AA 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 3AA is Josh Newbury (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Daniel Paul Cecil (Reform UK).