Town Pop. 770

Living in Cannock Wood: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cannock Wood is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Cannock Wood places 6th of 8 in the WS15 postcode district. The WS15 district averages 52/100, putting Cannock Wood 8 points below its own postcode area.

Its environment score runs 16 points above the WS15 district's 59/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (85). Healthcare (11), lifestyle (11), schools (25) and transport (26) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see WS15 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Cannock Wood scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
235.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 74 crimes
↑ 189% above national average
Vehicle crime 27 crimes
↑ 631% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Longstaff Avenue 13 crimes
  2. 2 St James Close 12 crimes
  3. 3 Danby Drive 11 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.561 · PM2.5 6.659 · PM10 10.331 µg/m³
73
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 14 within 4km
1Good
  • Gentleshaw Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsWalsall Manor Hospital8.7 mi
New Cross Hospital9.8 mi
Good Hope Hospital10.5 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryRawnsley Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity1,919 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
46
Full fibre (FTTP)96.8%
available across Cannock Chase
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate55.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired31.9%Student2.2%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.4%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.1%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership80.5%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax Cannock Chase · 2026-27
A £1,584
B £1,848
C £2,112
D £2,376
E £2,904
F £3,432
G £3,960
H £4,752
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
26
Hednesford 3 mi
Rugeley Town 3.3 mi
Cannock 4.1 mi
JT6 M6 Toll 3.1 mi
JT6 M6 Toll 3.2 mi
JT7 M6 Toll 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cannock Wood in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Rawnsley 57 1.5 mi away ⇄
Upper Longdon 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Burntwood 64 1.9 mi away ⇄
Longdon 38 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hammerwich 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Norton Canes 59 3.1 mi away ⇄
Handsacre and Armitage 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Rugeley 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cannock 64 3.6 mi away ⇄
Rileyhill 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hill Ridware 45 4.1 mi away ⇄
Brownhills 55 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cannock Wood a nice place to live?

Cannock Wood has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cannock Wood is 44/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Cannock Wood?

Cannock Wood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 181 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cannock Wood?

Among the top-rated schools in Cannock Wood is Gentleshaw Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cannock Wood in total.

Cannock Wood in context

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Postcode districts in Cannock Wood

WS15 52 ⇄

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