White Bark Close Cannock
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS12), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5500246.
- Sales: 43 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £286,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 4, E: 3).
- 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 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 190 m away, and Cannock Chase Country Park (346 hectares) is about 480 m (0.3 miles) 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 203 to 209 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hednesford Medical Practice, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 36 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 | 1 | £286,000 | £286,000 | £286,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £222,500 | £205,000 | £240,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £161,500 | £161,500 | £161,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £116,000 | £57,000 | £175,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £88,000 | £57,000 | £119,000 |
| 2007 | 4 | £129,500 | £115,000 | £138,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £140,975 | £139,950 | £142,000 |
| 2005 | 3 | £117,500 | £98,000 | £120,000 |
| 2004 | 4 | £67,725 | £64,000 | £109,950 |
| 2003 | 3 | £85,995 | £81,950 | £98,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2026 | 5 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £320,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Apr 2025 | 1 WS12 4SY | Detached | £286,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 1 WS12 4SY | Detached | £285,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Feb 2024 | 5 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £200,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Oct 2021 | 10 WS12 4SY | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 17 Sep 2021 | 6 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2019 | 8 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £161,500 | |
| 22 Jul 2016 | 9 WS12 4SY | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2015 | 1 WS12 4SY | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 6 Mar 2015 | 17 WS12 4SY | Flat or maisonette | £57,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Nov 2014 | 4 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £135,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Aug 2014 | 8 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 4 May 2010 | 19 WS12 4SY | Flat or maisonette | £57,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Mar 2010 | 3 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £119,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2007 | 8 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £134,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2007 | 4 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £138,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2007 | 5 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2007 | 11 WS12 4SY | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2006 | 2 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £142,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2006 | 6 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £139,950 | |
| 17 Nov 2005 | 3 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 9 Sep 2005 | 9 WS12 4SY | Terraced | £98,000 | |
| 6 May 2005 | 14 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £117,500 | |
| 20 Oct 2004 | 15 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £66,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Jun 2004 | 5 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £109,950 | |
| 11 Jun 2004 | 17 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £64,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Feb 2004 | 9 WS12 4SY | Terraced | £69,450 | |
| 28 Nov 2003 | 8 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £98,000 | |
| 2 May 2003 | 14 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £85,995 | |
| 31 Jan 2003 | 5 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £81,950 | |
| 30 Sep 2002 | 13 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £41,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jun 2002 | 17 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £42,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 May 2002 | 9 WS12 4SY | Terraced | £52,500 | |
| 12 Oct 2001 | 15 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £32,995 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Apr 2001 | 11 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £49,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2001 | 13 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £32,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Mar 2000 | 2 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £59,995 | |
| 10 May 1999 | 19 WS12 4SY | Flat or maisonette | £23,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Apr 1998 | 13 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £27,250 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Dec 1996 | 14 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £43,950 | |
| 26 Jul 1996 | 3 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £44,500 | |
| 5 Jul 1996 | 11 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £39,995 | |
| 26 Apr 1996 | 16 WS12 4SY | Semi-detached | £42,000 |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 58 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (9); House, detached (2); Flat (2). Built: 1983-1990 (13); 1991-1995 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12); rented (private) (1).
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 C (32% of about 1,230 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)
- 268 Bradbury Lane, Hednesford: up to 9 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- 145 Greenheath Road, Green Heath, Cannock, WS12 4AU: up to 8 homes, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Land behind 81-129 High Mount Street & 97-105 Mount Street, Hednesford: up to 21 homes, 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
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 19 addresses are between 203 m and 209 m above sea level (206 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS12 4SY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS12 4SZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hednesford 276,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cannock 329,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Rugeley Town 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cotswold Road Pye Green | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Cannock Town Centre | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Brindley Bottom Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Source EV Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 34.8 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hednesford Medical Practice | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Cannock Chase Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Cannock Police Station | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 28 ha | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Cannock Chase Country Park 346 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,300 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 390 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6,220 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 379 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is German Military Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade I), 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| German Military Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pyegreen Valley | Valley | 740 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Huntington Belt | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Luke's Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Brindley Heath | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Lower Brindley Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Cockpit Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 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 | 18 | 19 |
1 of the street's 19 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 | 330 m | Good (Sep 2022, 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) |
| West Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Poppyfield Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hednesford Nursery School | Nursery | 0–4 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Redhill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Moorhill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Littleton Green Community School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Hill Nursery WS12 4RT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Samson Blewitt WS12 4RT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Rose Hill Balti WS12 4RT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Pye Green Academy WS12 4RT | School/college/university | 160 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Clive Liley Butchers WS12 4LA | Retailers - other | 370 m | 4 Good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Chase Workers Social Club WS12 4LN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Little Explorers Tiney Home WS12 4WQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| AJC Catering at Pye Green Community Centre WS12 4EP | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Pye Green Community Centre WS12 4EP | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Rose Cottage WS12 4LF | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Poppyfield Primary Academy WS12 4RY | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hedgerow Close (7); On or near White Bark Close (7); On or near Mountain Pine Close (5); On or near Whitethorn Close (5); On or near Daisy Bank (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 72% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 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 7 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 D, house, semi-detached (lodged 23 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Corsican Drive · Buckthorn Close · Burleigh Close · Silver Fir Close · Stone Pine Close · Rydal Close · Bondway · Mountain Pine Close · Cowley Green · Bond Way · Beech Pine Close · Daisy Bank
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.