WS12 postcode: what it's like to live there
The WS12 district covers Cannock, Rawnsley, Huntington (South Staffordshire). House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 12 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in WS12
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from WS12 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Birmingham: 66 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in WS12
- Five Ways Primary School · WS12 2EZ · Some aspects not as strong (2025) · Bottom 27% in England
- Gorsemoor Primary School · WS12 3TG · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 35% in England
- Hazel Slade Primary Academy · WS12 0PN · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 21% in England
- Heath Hayes Primary Academy · WS12 2EP · Report card 2025: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 41% in England
- Littleton Green Community School · WS12 4UD · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 25% in England
- Poppyfield Primary Academy · WS12 4RY · Good (2024)
- Pye Green Academy · WS12 4RT · Good (2022) · Top 48% in England
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School · WS12 1DE · Remains Good (2023)
- St Peter's CofE Primary Academy · WS12 1BE · Good (2022) · Bottom 37% in England
- West Hill Primary School · WS12 4BH · Good (2024) · Top 43% in England
Secondary schools in WS12
- Kingsmead School · WS12 1DH · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 31% in England
- Staffordshire University Academy · WS12 4JH · Good (2023) · Bottom 4% in England
Fee-paying schools in WS12
- Beacon Independent School · WS12 4TS · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in WS12
- Little Chimps Day Nursery · WS12 4AE · Good (Ofsted)
- Puddleducks Day Nursery · WS12 1AB · Good (Ofsted)
- Rose Hill @ Hednesford Nursery School · WS12 1AR · Good (Ofsted)
- Scallywags · WS12 4BA · Good (Ofsted)
- Jc Academy Cannock Club · WS12 2EZ
- St John's Nursery - Heath Hayes · WS12 3DZ · Good (Ofsted)
- Bluebell Hill Nursery · WS12 4RT · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Potters Childcare Services · WS12 1JD · Good (Ofsted)
- Littleton Minors · WS12 4PD · Good (Ofsted)
- Heath Hayes Early Learners · WS12 3XP
GP surgeries in WS12
- Dr Manickam & Partner · WS12 4DJ
- Hednesford Medical Practice · WS12 4DJ
- Heath Hayes Health Centre · WS12 3TG
- Rawnsley Surgery · WS12 1JF
Neighbourhoods in WS12
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of WS12 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hednesford Central | 21% | £220k | High | 9 min |
| Hednesford South & Heath Hayes | 20% | £230k | Low | 7 min |
| Hednesford Pye Green | 16% | £241k | Low | 10 min |
| Wimblebury & Cannock Wood | 15% | £250k | Low | 14 min |
| Huntington | 12% | £280k | Average | 17 min |
| Hawks Green | 6% | £268k | Very low | 13 min |
| Cannock North East | 5% | £212k | Average | 7 min |
| Cannock West & Mill Green | 4% | £291k | High | 15 min |
Questions
Where is the WS12 postcode?
WS12 covers 12 neighbourhoods in Cannock, Rawnsley, Huntington (South Staffordshire), with 756 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in WS12?
The typical home price across WS12's neighbourhoods is £241k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in WS12?
10 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a WS12 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from WS12?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Birmingham 66 minutes.