WS11 area guide
Who lives in WS11, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Cannock Chase
- Region
- West Midlands
- Population
- 61,132 (2024)
WS11Postcode district · Cannock
What WS11 is like
The WS11 postcode district in Cannock Chase covers 1,016 live postcodes and is home to about 61,132 people in 25,298 households. 66.4% of households own their home, 14.3% rent privately and 18% are in social housing. The largest age group is 50–54, and 58.5% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is broadly in line with the England and Wales average. Homes in WS11 sold for a median of £225,000 over the year to August 2026.
How WS11 compares
Headline figures for WS11, set against England as a whole.
Around the middle. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 31.8 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 34% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where WS11 differs most from the national average.
- 01Well-rated schoolsPositive
90% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
- 02Few private renters
Only 14.3% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England.
WS11 FAQs
01Is WS11 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in WS11?The median sale price over the last year was £225,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £225,000.
03Is WS11 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in WS11?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers WS11?The local authority for WS11 is Cannock Chase.
The local authority for WS11 is Cannock Chase.
06How well connected is WS11?Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.