Postcode report
WS11 5TS Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Cannock Chase
About WS11 5TS: area rating, property, schools and local change
WS11 5TS 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 5TS, then scores the surrounding small area 53/100 - bottom 48% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WS11 5TS are housing and local prosperity, while safety 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 5TS is based on Cannock Chase 005 Census 2021. It covers 8,050 residents, 3,009 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 68% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 14% 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 8/10.
For property prices near WS11 5TS, 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 5TS 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WS11 5TS 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 5TS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 14 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 5TS
Is WS11 5TS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 53/100 (bottom 48% 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 5TS?
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 5TS?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WS11 5TS?
LocaleIQ matched WS11 5TS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WS11 5TS?
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 5TS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.