Horton Close Cannock
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS11), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5510102.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 4).
- 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 A; 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 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 165 to 167 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Moss Street Surgery, about 280 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 9% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 111 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 63 m². Most common: Flat (4); House, semi-detached (3); Maisonette, end-terrace (1). Built: 1996-2002 (7); 1991-1995 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 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 A (51% of about 750 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)
- CVS Buildings, Arthur Street, Cannock: up to 6 homes, permissioned (40 m)
- The Golden Age Inn, Moss Road, Cannock: up to 20 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- 15 Cannock Road including land to rear with access off Field Street: up to 5 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Land to the rear of 77 Old Fallow Road, Cannock: up to 11 homes, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Site B - Image Business Park, East Cannock Road, Hednesford, Cannock: up to 33 homes, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- 410-418 Cannock Road, Cannock (AKA. Land at Cannock Road/Stafford Lane, Hightown): up to 30 homes, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Cannock Chase High School, Lower Site Campus, Hednesford Road, Cannock, WS11 1JT, not permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- Site A - Oakland's Industrial Estate, Lower Road, Hednesford, Cannock: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (930 m (0.6 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 165 m and 167 m above sea level (166 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS11 5EY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS11 5EZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hednesford 276,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cannock 329,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Landywood 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Street Chadsmoor | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Cannock Town Centre | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Beecroft Road Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 33.1 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Moss Street Surgery | 280 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cornwell's Chemists | 110 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Valley Centre Dental Practice | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Cannock Chase Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Cannock Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 50 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.1 ha | 340 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 28 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,800 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,880 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6,220 m² | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 47 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Churchyard cross, St Luke's churchyard, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Churchyard cross, St Luke's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Calving Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Cavan's Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Pyegreen Valley | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Cockpit Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Shoal Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Lower Brindley Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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 | 14 | 15 |
1 of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 200 m | No published inspection |
| Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Redhill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Moorhill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, 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) |
| Staffordshire University Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cannock Chase High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hednesford Nursery School | Nursery | 0–4 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsmead School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanam Balti House WS11 5DD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 4 Good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| TLC Village Cafe WS11 5DD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Bakeaway WS11 5DD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 4 Good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Chadsmoor Store and Post Office WS11 5DD | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| S Maddocks Potatoes WS11 5DD | Distributors/Transporters | 60 m | Exempt | |
| Dels Deals WS11 5DD | Retailers - other | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| V D Drinks WS11 5DZ | Retailers - other | 100 m | 4 Good | 24 Jun 2025 |
| The Gurkhas Dine WS11 5DZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Periosa WS11 5DZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cornwells Chemist WS11 5DD | Retailers - other | 110 m | Exempt | |
| Blossom Court WS11 5DD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 4 Good | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Ellis House WS11 5HD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Timmys WS11 5DD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Indulge WS11 5DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Burns Street Inn WS11 6DR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Taplow Place (22); On or near Parking Area (20); On or near Petersfield (18); On or near Cannock Road (15); On or near Horton Close (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 49% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 37% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 9% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Arthur Street · Cannock Road · Poplar Avenue · Camelot Close · Cecil Street · Petersfield · Ash Grove · Old School Court · Taplow Place · Smillie Place · Church Street · Bailey Close
All the streets in WS11 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.