Living in WS12, Cannock Chase
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WS12 in Cannock Chase. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Cannock Chase: £230,601, up 3.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around WS12
113 recorded home sales on the streets around central WS12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £216,000 and a range from £100,000 to £445,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 STAGBOROUGH WAY, WS12 1UB | semi-detached | £242,500 | 2026-05-29 |
| 63 HERONDALE, WS12 1UF | flat-maisonette | £127,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 63 HERONDALE, WS12 1UF | terraced | £127,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 4 TRENT HOUSE ESKRETT STREET, WS12 1AZ | flat-maisonette | £105,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 27 STAGBOROUGH WAY, WS12 1UD | semi-detached | £215,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 4A KINGFISHER DRIVE, WS12 1LN | flat-maisonette | £150,000 | 2026-04-17 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
31 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poppyfield Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| West Hill Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Kingsmead School | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Staffordshire University Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
21 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 15.9% |
| Professional occupations | 14.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
179 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WS12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Cannock Chase's figures.
Common questions about WS12
What is the average house price in WS12?
The average sold price in Cannock Chase is £230,601 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WS12?
Prices in Cannock Chase are up 3.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WS12?
The median of 113 recorded sales around central WS12 in the last 2 years is £216,000, ranging from £100,000 to £445,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WS12?
31 schools sit within 3 miles of central WS12, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WS12?
179 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WS12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WS12 at risk of flooding?
Central WS12 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WS12 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 92% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £216,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 179 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WS12 safe?
179 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WS12 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WS12 or WS11, WS12 or WS6, WS12 or WS7.
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