Postcode report
Is WS11 5BZ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About WS11 5BZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
WS11 5BZ is a postcode in Chadsmoor, Cannock Chase, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WS11 5BZ, then scores the surrounding small area 49/100 - bottom 39% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WS11 5BZ are housing and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WS11 5BZ is based on Cannock Chase 008 Census 2021. It covers 7,306 residents, 4,369 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 59% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 23% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near WS11 5BZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WS11 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £223k from 74 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WS11 5BZ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WS11 5BZ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WS11 5BZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WS11 5BZ
Is WS11 5BZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 49/100 (bottom 39% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WS11 5BZ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WS11 5BZ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near WS11 5BZ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for WS11 5BZ?
LocaleIQ matched WS11 5BZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WS11 5BZ?
The latest median sold price is £223k based on 74 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WS11 5BZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.