How Do House Prices Vary Across WS12?
Explore how different regions within Cannock have responded to rate hikes and wider economic pressure. All data is taken from verified transaction logs.
You’ll also discover where first-time buyers and investors have both shown interest, creating stronger movement in lower-to-mid value tiers.
House Prices > Cannock > WS12
House Prices in WS12, Year-by-Year Overview
These numbers show how WS12’s average house prices have progressed from 2018 through to 2025.
| Year | Average Price | Transactions |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 (proj.) | £235,100 | 682 |
| 2024 | £227,000 | 500 |
| 2023 | £250,100 | 531 |
| 2022 | £237,400 | 710 |
| 2021 | £212,100 | 834 |
| 2020 | £208,300 | 660 |
| 2019 | £190,400 | 782 |
| 2018 | £186,100 | 757 |
Looking at how property prices in WS12 have roller-coastered since 2018, there’s definitely plenty to catch the eye. If you’ve been watching the Cannock market, it’s almost felt like prices have jumped between seasons faster than the weather on Cannock Chase. It’s not simply been a straight climb - we’re seeing a mix of surprising surges and sudden slowdowns.
- Price growth hasn’t followed a neat pattern. Prices saw a particularly robust leap around 2021 and 2022. The market felt turbocharged, and buyers trying to get a foothold then might have felt like winning a golden ticket to Alton Towers.
- The most spectacular surge? Price rises of this size are nothing to sniff at, suggesting demand in those years went through the (very solid) Staffordshire roof.
- Recently, though, things have cooled. The 2023 to 2024 period hints at a slight market correction or, at least, a pause for breath after such a dizzying climb. So if you thought the good times would never end, it’s probably time to recalibrate.
Transaction numbers have been just as temperamental, swinging higher and lower than the swings at Prince of Wales Park. There are:
- Bumper years of activity when market optimism was unmistakable
- Quieter years that may reflect economic jitters, tighter lending, or buyers just waiting for the clouds to clear
All things considered, it’s clear that WS12 doesn’t always dutifully follow national trends. Instead, it moves to its own beat, with property values and transaction levels twisting and twirling in response to local demand, economic twists, and shifting buyer priorities. The WS12 market remains wonderfully unpredictable - and just a bit more dramatic than your average Midlands postcode.
Property Type Breakdown: WS12 House Prices
Detached
Avg. Property Price: 331K
Avg. Size of Property
1,170 sq/ft
Avg. Cost Per Sq/ft
£291 sq/ft
Total transactions
326 (since 2021)
Semi-detached
Avg. Property Price: 209K
Avg. Size of Property
823 sq/ft
Avg. Cost Per Sq/ft
£262 sq/ft
Total transactions
362 (since 2021)
Terraces
Avg. Property Price: 164K
Avg. Size of Property
761 sq/ft
Avg. Cost Per Sq/ft
£219 sq/ft
Total transactions
194 (since 2021)
Apartments
Avg. Property Price: 106K
Avg. Size of Property
564 sq/ft
Avg. Cost Per Sq/ft
£192 sq/ft
Total transactions
24 (since 2021)
Property prices in WS12 show some wildly interesting contrasts when you look between different property types. Detached homes top the heap for size and price—they are clearly for those who want breathing room and have a slightly deeper wallet. For these buyers, you are not just purchasing four walls but a slice of Cannock spaciousness. If you value elbow room, you will notice these properties come with a noticeably higher price tag, though the cost per sq/ft is actually quite reasonable relative to their generous size.
Semi-detached options, by comparison, offer a middle ground. They attract more buyers, indicated by the number of transactions, likely because they balance affordability with family-friendly layouts. Terraced homes are not far behind, bustling with activity—prices may be lower, but so is floor space. It’s a trade-off many buyers in WS12 seem perfectly willing to make.
- Flats represent the absolute entry-level for price, yet their cost per sq/ft is surprisingly robust for Cannock, perhaps due to steady rental demand or their appeal to first-time buyers and downsizers.
- Buyers who crave extra space tend to look at detached and semi-detached options, while those watching the budget often gravitate to terraced homes or flats, especially with transaction volumes stacking up faster than pints at a Cannock local on match day.
So what's the core message? WS12’s market is active, layered, and full of movement. High transactions in the semi-detached and terraced tiers suggest these homes make up the lively backbone of the area, while detached properties remain the prize for those keen on more luxurious, expansive living.
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