Cromwell Road Cannock
39 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS12), about 400 m (0.2 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 5500744.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £220,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 27 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 24, E: 2).
- Flood: 10 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Cannock Chase costs £2,376 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cannock, about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 173 to 177 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 39 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Heath Hayes Health Centre, about 290 m away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 59 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | £220,000 | £215,000 | £225,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £164,950 | £164,950 | £164,950 |
| 2012 | 1 | £146,000 | £146,000 | £146,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £97,500 | £97,500 | £97,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £59,995 | £59,995 | £59,995 |
| 1996 | 2 | £43,000 | £42,000 | £44,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul 2023 | 12 WS12 3EX | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 31 May 2023 | 21 WS12 3EX | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2021 | 18 WS12 3EX | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2019 | 16 WS12 3EX | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2014 | 18 WS12 3EX | Detached | £164,950 | |
| 17 Aug 2012 | 19 WS12 3EX | Detached | £146,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2010 | 12 WS12 3EX | Detached | £97,500 | |
| 24 Sep 2004 | 6 WS12 3EX | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 10 Jun 1999 | 32 WS12 3EX | Detached | £59,995 | |
| 27 Sep 1996 | 19 WS12 3EX | Detached | £44,000 | |
| 19 Apr 1996 | 6 WS12 3EX | Detached | £42,000 |
Energy performance certificates
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 46 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (27). Built: 1950-1966 (18); 1976-1982 (5); 1967-1975 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (21); rented (social) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Cannock Chase in 2026-27: Band D £2,376 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,584 | £1,848 | £2,112 | £2,376 | £2,904 | £3,432 | £3,960 | £4,752 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (37% of about 790 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Farm Garage, Hednesford Road, Heath Hay: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at 61 & 65 Wimblebury Road, Heath Hay, Cannock: up to 6 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- 249 Hednesford Road, Heath Hay, Cannock: up to 8 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 11 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS12 3EX | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
| WS12 3EU | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 4 / 8 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 39 addresses are between 173 m and 177 m above sea level (175 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS12 3EU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS12 3EX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cannock 329,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hednesford 276,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Landywood 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gorsemoor Primary School Heath Hayes | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Cannock Town Centre | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Beecroft Road Car Park | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 30.7 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Heath Hayes Health Centre | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bains Pharmacy | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hednesford Road (Dental Surgery) | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Cannock Chase Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Cannock Police Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.5 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 37 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 78 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Biddulph's Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Cockpit Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Noddyfield Valley | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Calving Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Hazelslade Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Gains Plantation | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 38 | 39 |
1 of the street's 39 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cannock Chase: see them on the Cannock Chase page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorsemoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Five Ways Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Heath Hayes Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Kingsmead School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Norton Canes High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Norton Canes Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Jerome Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havenly Adult Day Care Centre WS12 3HN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 4 Good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Texaco @ Golds Garages Ltd WS12 3HQ | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Heath Hayes Post Office WS12 3HN | Retailers - other | 260 m | Exempt | |
| Heath Hayes Constitutional Club WS12 3HN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Heath Hayes Fish Bar WS12 3HN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Bakeaway WS12 3HN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Jasmine Tandoori WS12 3HL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 4 Good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Cakes for Occasions and Sugarcraft Centre WS12 3DZ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Gorsemoor Primary School WS12 3TG | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Farlea Childcare (Gorsemoor) WS12 3TG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| The Talbot | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 4 Good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Chocolate Treasures WS12 3DZ | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Heath Hayes Community Coffee Shop WS12 3DZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Sunny Side Up WS12 3XR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Bains Pharmacy WS12 3DZ | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cleeton Street (18); On or near Brooklyn Road (14); On or near Petrol Station (10); On or near Cromwell Road (6); On or near Cannock Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 41% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 43% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Cleeton Street · Chapel Street · Gladstone Road · Lyndhurst Road · Enstone Close · Gorsemoor Road · Brooklyn Road · Buckland Close · Coverdale Way · Ansty Drive · Boston Close · Carlton Close
All the streets in WS12 and across Cannock Chase.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.