Feathers Drive Cannock
14 addresses across 1 postcode (WS12), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5504492.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £296,975 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (B: 13).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 C; 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 Hednesford, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 70 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 184 to 186 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hednesford Medical Practice, about 910 m (0.6 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 85 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | £296,975 | £294,000 | £299,950 |
| 2021 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £234,950 | £234,950 | £234,950 |
| 2017 | 2 | £209,950 | £209,950 | £209,950 |
| 2016 | 1 | £209,950 | £209,950 | £209,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2022 | 13 WS12 4FR | Detached | £294,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2022 | 2 WS12 4FR | Detached | £299,950 | |
| 25 Jun 2021 | 12 WS12 4FR | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2018 | 1 WS12 4FR | Detached | £234,950 | New build. |
| 29 Sep 2017 | 13 WS12 4FR | Detached | £209,950 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2017 | 12 WS12 4FR | Detached | £209,950 | New build. |
| 21 Oct 2016 | 2 WS12 4FR | Detached | £209,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8); House, detached (3); House (1). Built: 2018 (10); 2017 (2); 2016 (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
- 1, Feathers Drive, Hednesford
- 2, Feathers Drive, Hednesford
- 3, Feathers Drive, Hednesford
- 4, Feathers Drive, Hednesford
- 5, Feathers Drive, Hednesford
- 6, Feathers Drive, Hednesford
- 7, Feathers Drive, Hednesford
- 8, Feathers Drive, Hednesford
- 9, Feathers Drive, Hednesford
- 10, Feathers Drive, Hednesford
- 11, Feathers Drive, Hednesford
- 12, Feathers Drive, Hednesford
- 13, Feathers Drive, Hednesford
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 C (32% of about 880 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)
- 145 Greenheath Road, Green Heath, Cannock, WS12 4AU: up to 8 homes, permissioned (250 m)
- Land behind 81-129 High Mount Street & 97-105 Mount Street, Hednesford: up to 21 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- 268 Bradbury Lane, Hednesford: up to 9 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Land adjacent and to the rear of 419-435, Cannock Road, Hednesford: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 184 m and 186 m above sea level (185 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS12 4FR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hednesford 276,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cannock 329,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Rugeley Town 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pit Pony Way Rose Hill | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Cannock Town Centre | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Brindley Bottom Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Source EV Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 34.2 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hednesford Medical Practice | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Valley Pharmacy | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Cannock Chase Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Cannock Police Station | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 28 ha | 70 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 430 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6,220 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 43 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is German Military Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade I), 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| German Military Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pyegreen Valley | Valley | 180 m south |
| Huntington Belt | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Lower Brindley Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Brindley Heath | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Luke's Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Cockpit Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pye Green Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 290 m | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Staffordshire University Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Poppyfield Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hednesford Nursery School | Nursery | 0–4 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Redhill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Moorhill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsmead School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | 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 |
| 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) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kellys Little Cubs WS12 4FP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 70 m | Exempt | |
| Scallywags Playgroup WS12 4BA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Greenheath Progressive WMC WS12 4BE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Poppyfield Primary Academy WS12 4RY | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Samson Blewitt WS12 4RT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Rose Hill Balti WS12 4RT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Pye Green Academy WS12 4RT | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pit Pony Way (41); On or near Feathers Drive (15); On or near Winding House Drive (9); On or near Green Heath Road (9); On or near Ebenezer Street (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 34% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 1% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 3% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 83% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 1% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
- WS12 4FR: 14 addresses
Nearby streets
Winding House Drive · Lamplight Way · Miners Way · Telford Grove · Tollgate Rise · Abbey Street · Ebenezer Street · Hillside Close · Chalcot Drive · Florence Street · Sheraton Close · Greenheath Road
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.