The postcode WS12 1BF is located in Cannock Chase, in the county of Staffordshire. It was introduced in March 2003 and is an active postcode. WS12 1BF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WS12 1BF is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of WS12 1BF as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.
The closest road name to WS12 1BF is Longacres which is centered 194 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Trafalgar Inn and is 214 m away. The closest railway station is Hednesford Rail Station, 1.68 km away.
The closest primary school to WS12 1BF (for ages 11 and under) is Hazel Slade Primary Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Kingsmead School. The last OFSTED inspection on December 2, 2021 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of WS12 1BF is The Trafalgar and is 232 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 26, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Redforte Tandoori Takeaway and is 429 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Policing for WS12 1BF is covered by the Staffordshire police force association and South Staffordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WS12 1BF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WS12 1BF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WS12 1BF
| Introduction | March 2003 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WS12 1BF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Slade Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 884 m | |
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 974 m | |
| Kingsmead School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 1.36 km |
| Heath Hayes Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 10, 2021) | 1.53 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 1.53 km |
| Five Ways Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 1.65 km |
| West Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (September 19, 2017) | 2.03 km |
| Gorsemoor Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 2.03 km |
| Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Requires improvement (March 11, 2020) | 2.29 km |
| Hednesford Valley High School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 2.44 km |
| Staffordshire University Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Requires improvement (November 27, 2019) | 2.73 km |
| Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (September 13, 2017) | 2.75 km |
| Pye Green Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 2.98 km |
| Redhill Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 3.04 km | |
| Poppyfield Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 3.28 km | |
| Holly Grove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 16, 2020) | 3.29 km |
| Norton Canes High School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (May 18, 2016) | 3.32 km |
| Moorhill Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.37 km | |
| Gentleshaw Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 22, 2021) | 3.45 km |
| Cannock Chase High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 3.49 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WS12 1BF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trafalgar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2019 | 232 m | |
| Marquis Court (Tudor House & Windsor House) Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 24, 2021 | 319 m | |
| Littleworth Victory Working Mens Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2016 | 321 m | |
| Happy's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2020 | 429 m | |
| Little Potters Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2021 | 429 m | |
| The Redforte Tandoori Takeaway | Awaiting Inspection | 429 m | |
| Hednesford Town Football & Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 28, 2021 | 544 m | |
| Funhouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 20, 2018 | 598 m | |
| Bobby's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 10, 2019 | 749 m | |
| Golden Valley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 23, 2021 | 749 m | |
| Lifestyle | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 16, 2019 | 749 m | |
| Little Chimps Day Nursery @ Wimblebury Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2021 | 749 m | |
| Cannock & Rugeley Colliery Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 11, 2018 | 811 m | |
| The Lodge @ Cannock | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 7, 2017 | 811 m | |
| Hazelslade Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2019 | 856 m | |
| Village Food Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2019 | 856 m | |
| Hazel Slade Primary Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 884 m | |
| The Grange Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2021 | 909 m | |
| Hednesford Raceway (Cafes) (M Mitchell Catering) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2021 | 974 m | |
| St. Peter's Primary CE School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 974 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WS12 1BF - Data from Apr 2022
| Trafalgar Inn | 214 m | |
| Trafalgar Inn | 215 m | |
| Longacres | 286 m | |
| Albert Davie Drive | 303 m | |
| Longacres | 306 m | |
| Hednesford Rail Station | 1.68 km | |
| Hednesford Rail Station | 1.7 km | |
| Cannock Rail Station | 3.87 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 45.65 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WS12 1BF - Data from Dec 2021
| Cockpit Hill | 861 m | |
| Hazelslade Pool | 1.03 km | |
| Hazelslade Wood | 1.23 km | |
| Sandy Slade | 1.28 km | |
| The Lawn | 1.88 km | |
| Deercote Slade | 1.91 km | |
| Lower Brindley Pool | 2.12 km | |
| Noddyfield Valley | Valley | 2.14 km |
| Rainbow Valley | Valley | 2.17 km |
| Furnace Coppice | 2.4 km | |
| Courtbanks Covert | 2.43 km | |
| Pyegreen Valley | Valley | 2.5 km |
| Rainbow Hill | 2.55 km | |
| Parson's Slade | 2.56 km | |
| Old Lodge Hill | 2.63 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Staffordshire |
| Latitude | 52.70756300 |
| Longitude | -1.97704600 |
| OS Easting | 401648 |
| OS Northing | 0312211 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Staffordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Cannock Chase |
| County Electorial Division | Hednesford and Rawnsley ED |
| Electoral Ward | Hednesford South |
| Local Authority District | Cannock Chase |
| Region / Government Office Region | West Midlands |
| European Electoral Region | West Midlands |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Greater Birmingham and Solihull Secondary: Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Staffordshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000192 |
| Travel To Work Area | Wolverhampton and Walsall |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
South Staffordshire |
| Cancer Alliance | West Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
West Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Cannock Chase CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Rural tenants Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Cannock BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Cannock BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33019069 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Cannock Chase 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Cannock Chase 009D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B3 |