Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WS12 postcode area, covering Cannock and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£143,710
Median price
£124,500
5-year trend
+34.4%
Total sales
20,049
The WS12 area has 671 individual postcodes with 20,049 registered sales. Prices are +63.8% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Cannock. The five-year price movement is +34.4%.
WS12 averages £143,710, placing it in the affordable category, +63.8% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 20,049 recorded sales across 671 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WS12 is +34.4%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WS12 2FY
£137,095 avg · 175 sales
WS12 0NZ
£114,466 avg · 168 sales
WS12 4QY
£103,048 avg · 166 sales
WS12 2GZ
£129,694 avg · 157 sales
WS12 2US
£175,660 avg · 156 sales
WS12 4DQ
£120,254 avg · 153 sales
WS12 4RN
£66,904 avg · 144 sales
WS12 1QR
£66,944 avg · 142 sales
WS12 4AD
£134,425 avg · 132 sales
This WS12 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the WS12 postcode area is £143,710, based on 20,049 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Cannock.
Properties in WS12 average £143,710, which is +63.8% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£124,500) is 13.4% below the average (£143,710), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in WS12 have moved +34.4% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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