Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Cannock Chase: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, roughly 4 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WS12 2NU.
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?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 19 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 21 schools in total
- IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Peter's CofE Primary Academy (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
5crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 5 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 4.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
5GP & 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.
- 5 GP, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.7 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HEATH HAYES HEALTH CENTRE — 0.8 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 15 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 4 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
8green spaces
- 15.8 ha total
- largest park 8.4 ha (0.29 mi away)
Nearest: Park (8.4 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
14shops & libraries
- 12 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Aldi, Tesco, Midcounties Co-operative…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Hednesford — 0.3 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WS12 2NU.
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 2NU
WS12 2NU scores 83/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and green space — with only 5 crimes reported on the surrounding streets last month. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WS12 2NU is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 22,249 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 high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 21 schools within the typical catchment area, including 19 rated Good. The nearest school is St Peter's CofE Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), 0.2 mi away.
There were 5 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 5 GP surgeries and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HEATH HAYES HEALTH CENTRE, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.7 mi away.
