Lamplight Way Cannock
36 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS12), about 250 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5504491.
- Sales: 22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £275,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 35 homes have an energy certificate (B: 33, C: 2).
- 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 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hednesford, about 880 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 30 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 181 to 184 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hednesford Medical Practice, about 840 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,090 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 74 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £275,000 | £265,000 | £285,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £76,000 | £76,000 | £76,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £64,000 | £64,000 | £64,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £172,500 | £80,000 | £265,000 |
| 2016 | 16 | £217,450 | £149,950 | £259,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | 66 WS12 4FQ | Semi-detached | £265,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2025 | 52 WS12 4FQ | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2023 | 50 WS12 4FQ | Semi-detached | £76,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 May 2021 | 50 WS12 4FQ | Semi-detached | £64,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Nov 2020 | 48 WS12 4FQ | Semi-detached | £80,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Jan 2020 | 54 WS12 4FQ | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2016 | 66 WS12 4FQ | Semi-detached | £194,950 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 2016 | 8 WS12 4FQ | Terraced | £169,950 | New build. |
| 25 Nov 2016 | 70 WS12 4FQ | Detached | £250,000 | New build. |
| 10 Nov 2016 | 12 WS12 4FQ | Terraced | £149,950 | New build. |
| 28 Oct 2016 | 64 WS12 4FQ | Semi-detached | £190,000 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2016 | 68 WS12 4FQ | Detached | £249,950 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2016 | 60 WS12 4FQ | Detached | £239,950 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2016 | 62 WS12 4FQ | Detached | £239,950 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2016 | 54 WS12 4FQ | Detached | £239,950 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2016 | 52 WS12 4FQ | Detached | £227,500 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2016 | 56 WS12 4FQ | Semi-detached | £199,950 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2016 | 58 WS12 4FQ | Semi-detached | £197,450 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2016 | 4 WS12 4FQ | Detached | £259,950 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2016 | 6 WS12 4FQ | Detached | £224,950 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2016 | 2 WS12 4FQ | Detached | £209,950 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2016 | 10 WS12 4FQ | Terraced | £150,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
35 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House (30); Maisonette (3); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2016 (32); 2012-2021 (1); 2015 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (34 addresses)
- 2, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 4, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 6, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 8, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 10, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 12 Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 14, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 16, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 18, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 20, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 24, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 26, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 28, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 30, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 32, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 34, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 36, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 38, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 40, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 42, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 44, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 46, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 48, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 50, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 52, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 54, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 56, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 58, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 60, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 62, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 64, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 66, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 68, Lamplight Way, Hednesford
- 70, Lamplight Way, 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 (210 m)
- Land behind 81-129 High Mount Street & 97-105 Mount Street, Hednesford: up to 21 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Land adjacent and to the rear of 419-435, Cannock Road, Hednesford: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- 268 Bradbury Lane, Hednesford: up to 9 homes, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- 410-418 Cannock Road, Cannock (AKA. Land at Cannock Road/Stafford Lane, Hightown): up to 30 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Former Co-op Supermarket, Angelsey Street, Hednesford: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 4FQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WS12 4FN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 36 addresses are between 181 m and 184 m above sea level (183 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS12 4FN | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| WS12 4FQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hednesford 276,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cannock 329,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Landywood 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Play Area Rose Hill | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Cannock Town Centre | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Brindley Bottom Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Source EV Charging Station | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 34.1 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hednesford Medical Practice | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Valley Pharmacy | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Cannock Chase Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Cannock Police Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 28 ha | 30 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 430 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6,220 m² | 1.1 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), 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| German Military Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pyegreen Valley | Valley | 30 m |
| Huntington Belt | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Cockpit Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Lower Brindley Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Cavan's Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Brindley Heath | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 34 | 36 |
2 of the street's 36 addresses are 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 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Staffordshire University Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Poppyfield Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hednesford Nursery School | Nursery | 0–4 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Redhill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Moorhill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Kingsmead School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 | 120 m | Exempt | |
| Scallywags Playgroup WS12 4BA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 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 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 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 Miners Way (6); On or near Lamplight Way (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 31% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 20% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 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) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 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 | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, mid-terrace (lodged 30 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Miners Way · Feathers Drive · Telford Grove · Winding House Drive · Sheraton Close · Thornhill Road · Chalcot Drive · Abbey Street · Tollgate Rise · Millicent Close · Arnotdale Drive · Oakwood Drive
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.