Oakwoods Cannock
22 addresses across 1 postcode (WS11), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5501404.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (D: 5, E: 1).
- Flood: 4 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 57% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cannock, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 480 m (0.3 miles) away, and Cannock Park (5.7 hectares) is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 128 to 130 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Alderwood Medical Practice, about 190 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 19% 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
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, detached (5); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (3); 1983-1990 (2); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 (51% of about 770 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)
- 47 CORAL, St Johns Road, Cannock: up to 8 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Land off St John's Road, Cannock: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Police Station Car Park, Cannock: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Danilo Road Car Park, Cannock: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Garage Court at Berwick Drive, Cannock: up to 5 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Gestamp, Wolverhampton Road/A5 Watling Street, Cannock: up to 180 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- 108, 102-106 High Green Court, Cannock: up to 10 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Newhall, 81 High Green, Cannock: up to 10 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 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, 4 at medium risk and 7 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 128 m and 130 m above sea level (129 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS11 1UY | 100% | 57% | 57% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cannock 329,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Landywood 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Hednesford 276,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wolverhampton Road Longford Estate | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Cannock Town Centre | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Beecroft Road Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 32.4 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alderwood Medical Practice | 190 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cannock Dental Practice | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Cannock Chase Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Cannock Police Station | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shipleys Cashzone | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,850 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Cannock Park 5.7 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.0 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oaks Drive Allotments 1,330 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 6.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Gates, Railings and Gate Piers of Council House, a listed building (Grade II*), 710 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gates, Railings and Gate Piers of Council House | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Council House | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Churchyard cross, St Luke's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 780 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Parish Church of St Luke | Listed building, Grade II* | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Calving Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Lodge Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Hatherton Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Shoal Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Cavan's Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Pyegreen Valley | Valley | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 22 | 22 |
None of the street's 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longford Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 300 m | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Lukes CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bridgtown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cannock Chase High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food Store | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Stepping Stones @ Chasewood WS11 1QN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Hobbros Ltd WS11 1EJ | Retailers - other | 190 m | Exempt | |
| Asda WS11 1LH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Asda (Customer Resturant) WS11 1LH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Longford Primary Academy WS11 1PD | School/college/university | 310 m | 4 Good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Progressive Sports @ Longford WS11 1PD | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Co-op WS11 1NE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Dalo Fish Bar WS11 1AS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Cannock Social WMC WS11 1AP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| White Hart Inn WS11 1AP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Shop 'N Go WS11 0LG | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Munch N Go WS11 0LG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Derwent Grove (17); On or near Oakwoods (9); On or near South Close (7); On or near Longford Road (6); On or near Dartmouth Avenue (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
- WS11 1UY: 22 addresses of 23 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ivy Close · South Close · St Luke's Close · Derwent Grove · Chalfont Avenue · Hazelwood Grove · Wolverhampton Road · Longford Green · Dartmouth Avenue · Don Grove · Langdale Drive · Clifton Avenue
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.