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WS12 4UT

Festival Mews

Hednesford Green Heath

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Detailed insights for WS12 4UT

Overview

Postcode WS12 4UT is located in a major urban area, within the Hednesford Green Heath ward of Cannock Chase in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Cannock North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cannock North is £40,904 per year. The nearest station is Hednesford, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Skelly.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Cannock North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,866 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Cannock North has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.5%

Approximately 16.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Cannock North is £40,904 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS12 4UT.

Flood risk

No risk

Cannock North near WS12 4UT 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS12 4UT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Hednesford

N/A

Walking directions to Hednesford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS12 4UT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSkellyLargeWalking directions to Skelly

Area Profile

Population
196
Population density
2,375.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.07(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.57(+17%)
Public order
7.18(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.58(-10%)
Drugs
2.99(+12%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
184
92.93%
Indian
6
3.03%
Other White
3
1.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
1.01%
Other
2
1.01%
Total population: 198

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
47
29.19%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
21.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
14.91%
Level 3 (A level)
23
14.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
13.66%
Total 16+ residents: 161

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
27
31.76%
Owns outright
24
28.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
17.65%
Social rents from council
14
16.47%
Other forms of private rent
3
3.53%
Total households: 85

Property prices in Hednesford Green Heath

Median price£242,000
Price per sq ft£299
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £300K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £242,000 (about £299 per square foot) in Hednesford Green Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £600,000.

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 Green Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£325,000£308
Semi-Detached45£228,000£296
Terraced12£205,000£291
Flats1£88,000£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hednesford Green Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hednesford Green Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238,450£109,000£169,975£144,950
2017£251,950£106,000£158,725£157,500
2018£264,950£71,500£165,500£158,995
2019£272,950£92,000£169,995£159,950
2020£284,748£184,500£177,995
2021£303,498£110,000£205,000£194,995
2022£336,495£100,000£233,500£219,998
2023£355,000£126,000£240,000£229,998
2024£337,500£109,250£228,500£207,000
2025£333,750£131,500£235,000£220,000
2026£325,000£88,000£212,000£202,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hednesford Green Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hednesford Green Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£213£172£209£213
2017£222£161£220£216
2018£236£221£220£237
2019£241£176£214£204
2020£254£255£205
2021£272£180£247£247
2022£304£204£307£302
2023£319£202£309£276
2024£304£218£280£307
2025£296£207£297£270
2026£319£160£265£284
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hednesford Green Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hednesford Green Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS12 4UT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS12 4UT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 20254, Festival Mews, Cannock, WS12 4UTOtherFreehold£10,000
12 Dec 2025116, Belt Road, Cannock, WS12 4JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
18 Jul 2025150, Belt Road, Cannock, WS12 4JBDetachedFreehold£267,500
09 Dec 202521, View Street, Cannock, WS12 4JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
03 Sept 20255, Foster Avenue, Cannock, WS12 4HGDetachedFreehold£279,000

Schools

In the WS12 4UT postcode area, located within Cannock North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS12 4UT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryStaffordshire University AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNot applicableHednesford Valley High SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRedhill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 4UT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Deakin

Hednesford Green Heath - 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
ParishCannock Chase, unparished areaE43000130
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cannock NorthE02006124
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cannock Chase 007DE01029357
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1996-12-01

Frequently asked questions about WS12 4UT

Is WS12 4UT (Cannock North) safe?

The area around WS12 4UT records about 72 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.

What is the average house price near WS12 4UT?

The median sale price around WS12 4UT in Cannock North is £242,000 (about £299 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS12 4UT?

There are 11 schools close to WS12 4UT, including Staffordshire University Academy (Good), Hednesford Valley High School (Good) and Redhill Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS12 4UT?

The closest station to WS12 4UT is Hednesford, about 1,212 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS12 4UT?

WS12 4UT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,866 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS12 4UT (Cannock North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cannock Chase covering WS12 4UT is Josh Newbury (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Deakin (Reform UK).

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