Side-by-side comparison of WS12 Cannock and WS4 Walsall covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
WS4 is the more affordable option at £217,750 median vs £229,000 in WS12. WS4 has lower recorded crime (1,501 vs 3,138 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | WS12 Cannock | WS4 Walsall |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £229,000 | £217,750 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,376 | £2,627 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 3,138 | 1,501 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 86.8 | 80.4 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 98.4 | 98.8 |
| EPC Median Score | 70.0 | 67.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.