Who lives in WS12 2SE
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WS12 2SE, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Hednesford South & Heath Hayes
- Council
- Cannock Chase
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,433 (2024)
WS12 2SECannock
Who lives in WS12 2SE
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around WS12 2SE (Hednesford South & Heath Hayes) (about 1,433 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 50–54, at 8.3% of residents. 17.5% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 25.4% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
51% of residents are female and 49% male.
- Female51%51%
- Male49%49%
Relationship status
39.9% of adults in the WS12 2SE area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 34.8% have never married.
How residents rate their health
70.6% of residents in the WS12 2SE area describe their health as good or very good, below the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good35.6%48.5%
- Good35%33.7%
- Fair19.3%12.7%
- Bad7%4%
- Very bad3.1%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.