Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Cannock Chase: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WS12 1DE.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
11Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 21 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 22 schools in total
- IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
3crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 3 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 1.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
22GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 22 GP, 6 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MOSS STREET SURGERY — 0.7 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 19 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
8green spaces
- 25.8 ha total
- largest park 10.2 ha (0.15 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (3.0 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
18shops & libraries
- 15 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Aldi, Tesco, Midcounties Co-operative…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Hednesford — 0.1 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WS12 1DE.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in WS12.
Average sold price by property type across the WS12 district, 2021–2026.
About WS12 1DE
WS12 1DE scores 83/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside an open access land. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WS12 1DE is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 19,782 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 8/10).
There are 22 schools within the typical catchment area, including 21 rated Good. The nearest school is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 3 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 22 GP surgeries and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MOSS STREET SURGERY, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
