Postcode WS12 3HJ 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% 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 Cannock, about 1.9 miles away. There are 5 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 an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,017 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Hednesford South & Heath Hayes has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from WS12 3HJ.
Hednesford South & Heath Hayes near WS12 3HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cannock located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Fair Lady Coppice | Large | Walking directions to Fair Lady Coppice |
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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS12 3HJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | Flat 24, The Heath, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS12 3HZ | Flats | Leasehold | £139,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Flat 29, The Heath, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS12 3HZ | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 2, Heath View, Cannock, WS12 3HS | Flats | Leasehold | £107,500 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 13, Newlands Court, Cannock, WS12 3YS | Detached | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | Flat 10, Harpers Court, Hednesford Road, Cannock, WS12 3HY | Flats | Leasehold | £152,500 |
In the WS12 3HJ 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 3HJ
| 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 3HJ, 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 3HJ records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 3HJ 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 3HJ, including Heath Hayes Primary Academy (Good), Gorsemoor Primary School (Good) and Five Ways Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WS12 3HJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,017 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 3HJ is Josh Newbury (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Daniel Paul Cecil (Reform UK).