Property trends for WS12

    WS12 covers Cannock and surrounding areas in Staffordshire, located in the West Midlands region. It is a residential district with a mixed industrial and suburban character, offering practical family housing and traditional community appeal.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - WS12

    £241,515

    26

    National percentile

    12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Monthly Rent - WS

    £946

    38

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Net Household Income - WS12

    £36,157

    39

    National percentile

    2023 census data

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - WS

    6.8%

    93

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - WS12

    3.9%

    76

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - WS

    4.7%

    89

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    Street Rankings — WS12

    Top 5 streets in WS12 ranked by 3-year average sale price.

    #Street3Y Avg
    1Fallow Park£585,000
    2Newlands Lane£553,000
    3Borton Drive£468,938
    4Prospect Manor Court£460,000
    5Brisbane Way£448,750

    Latest Rent — WS12

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The average property price in WS12 is £248,000, placing it below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 5.0% annually — among the fastest growth rates nationally. Transaction activity has slowed recently, with 462 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 628, suggesting a softening in market momentum.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Average monthly rent stands at £922, which is below the national average. Rents have grown at 4.6% per year over a decade, representing strong growth nationally. The flat yield currently sits at 5.9%, up from a 10-year average of 5.3%, indicating improving returns for buy-to-let investors in the area.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average net household income is £36,157, below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has deteriorated to 7.0x from 5.7x in 2016, reflecting faster house price growth than income growth and reduced purchase affordability. Rental affordability has also weakened, with rents consuming 26.3% of income compared to 24.8% in 2016.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The population skews older than average, with 21.7% aged 50–64 and 20.2% aged 65+, compared to national averages of 19.8% and 19.6% respectively. Housing tenure is notably owner-occupied, with 35.8% owning outright and 35.0% with a mortgage, while private renting is less prevalent at 15.1%. The employment mix shows higher-than-average concentration in trades (14.2%) and administrative roles (10.3%), with fewer professionals (15.2%) than the national average.

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