walsall WS12 Postcodes
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Walsall (WS12)
The WS12 postcode area is located in the Walsall postcode town region, within the county of Staffordshire, and contains a total of 1282 individual postcodes.
There are 25 electoral wards in the WS12 postcode area, including Burntwood, Cannock, Lichfield, Rugeley, Walsall, Wednesbury which come under the local authority of the Cannock Chase Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 18% of people in WS12 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of WS12 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
WS12 postcode is based in Cannock, Staffordshire in the UK. It comprises of the villages of Hednesford, Church Hill, Norton Canes, Chadsmoor and Brereton, and includes the town of Cannock itself.
WS12 is close to the border of West Midlands and Staffordshire, and is known for its good transport links. The M6 Motorway is easily accessible to the area, as is the M6 Toll road, which provides a quick route to the nearby locations of Birmingham and Stafford. The nearby Cannock Railway station offers regular services to Birmingham New Street station, while services to Wolverhampton and beyond are also available. There are also regular bus services within the area and to towns such as Walsall, Wolverhampton and Stafford.
The area has a variety of places of interest, such as the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty located just 5 miles away from Cannock. Other places of interest nearby include the Chasewater Country Park, Tamworth snowdome, Smith's Pool Hall and assorted outdoor pursuits.
Cannock has a range of supermarkets, including Asda, Morrisons and Aldi, as well as a variety of independent shopping opportunities. There are also large retail parks located near to the area, which offer a variety of shops, restaurants and leisure activities.
WS12 is home to a number of schools and educational establishments, including Chase Terrace Technology College, St John's Primary School and Cannock Chase High School.
There are four churches in Cannock, three Anglican churches and one Catholic church, the Cannock Chase Church of England Parish. The area also has a range of leisure facilities, including a leisure centre, swimming pool and sports centre.
The area is also home to various civic services, such as the Cannock Chase local authority, a library, and a range of health and social inquiry services, which are provided by nearby Cannock Chase Clinical Commissioning Group.
WS12 postcode has a range of housing opportunities, with detached and semi-detached Victorian houses being the most common. The newer housing within the area comprises of flats and terraced houses and the average price of property is reasonable. There are also various rural and agricultural parts of WS12, which are home to farms, livestock and countryside.
Demographics
Staffordshire
WS12 is located in the county of Staffordshire, in England.
Staffordshire has a total population of 1,120,300, making it the 17th largest county in the UK.
Staffordshire has a total area of 1047 square miles, and a population density of 412 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | WS12 |
| Postal Town | Walsall |
| MSOA Name | Cannock Chase 011 |
| LSOA Name | Cannock Chase 011E |
| County | Staffordshire |
| Region | Staffordshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Cannock Chase |
| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
WS12 Electoral Wards
The postal region of WS12, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 18% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.