Cannock Chase: population and statistics
Cannock Chase has a population of 104,299 (2025) across 78.9 km², or 1,322 people per km². It ranks 284 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +7.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 104,299 residents
- 78.9 km²
- 1,322 people/km²
Cannock Chase in numbers
Population of Cannock Chase over time
Cannock Chase had 97,502 residents in 2015 and 104,299 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 99,565 |
| 2021 | 100,595 |
| 2022 | 101,126 |
| 2023 | 103,070 |
| 2024 | 103,955 |
| 2025 | 104,299 |
All indicators for Cannock Chase
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Cannock Chase | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.2% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 195 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.5% | 18.9% | 17.4% | ranked 173 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cannock Chase | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 46,190 dwellings | 2,655,660 | 27,429,300 | ranked 258 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 17.9% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 283 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 19.1% | 17.6% | 18.1% | ranked 136 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 43,456 households | 150,800 | 61,440 | ranked 249 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 88.5% | 83.4% | 84.7% | ranked 88 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 11.3% | 16.2% | 14.8% | ranked 215 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 67.8% | 63.2% | 67.3% | ranked 146 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 15.8% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 217 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 16.2% | 18.5% | 14.3% | ranked 114 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £236,743 | £251,154 | £272,474 | ranked 217 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% | ranked 146 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cannock Chase | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% | ranked 204 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 83.0% | 75.3% | 76.7% | ranked 29 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 6.2% | 7.9% | 7.8% | ranked 220 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | ranked 212 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cannock Chase | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,145 sites | 255,340 | 3,232,440 | ranked 306 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 39.7 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 240 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,440 businesses | 219,540 | 2,786,975 | ranked 313 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £36,140 | £37,210 | £38,490 | ranked 252 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Cannock Chase | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 82.3% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 42 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.1% | 5.2% | 3.2% | ranked 183 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Cannock Chase | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 16.9% | 21.9% | 18.5% | ranked 179 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 30 local authorities in West Midlands, Cannock Chase ranks 23 by population.
Households heated by mains gas only: 83.0% in Cannock Chase, compared with an average of 75.3% in West Midlands and 73.9% across the UK.
Dwellings built before 1940: 17.9% in Cannock Chase, compared with an average of 32.0% in West Midlands and 34.9% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.8% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households heated by mains gas only”: higher than in 91% of local authorities.
- “Dwellings built before 1940”: lower than in 90% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,046 football pitches.
- 4.7 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Lichfield, 11.1 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Walsall (295,722 residents), 16 km away.
Business sectors: Cannock Chase
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.8% ×1.3
- Construction19.1% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical10.4% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services8.1% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services6.5% ×0.9
- Health and social work4.7% ×0.8
- Other service activities4.6% ×1.1
Where is Cannock Chase?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cannock Chase?
Cannock Chase has 104,299 residents (2025), ranking 284 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Cannock Chase?
Cannock Chase covers 78.9 km², with a density of 1,322 people per km².
Is the population of Cannock Chase growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cannock Chase went from 97,502 to 104,299, a change of +7.0%.
Where is Cannock Chase?
Cannock Chase is in West Midlands (region). Latitude 52.731, longitude −1.970.
Households heated by mains gas only: what is the figure for Cannock Chase?
In Cannock Chase, “Households heated by mains gas only” stands at 83.0% (2021), ranking 29 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 76.7%.
Dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Cannock Chase?
In Cannock Chase, “Dwellings built before 1940” stands at 17.9% (2026), ranking 283 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 31.6%.
Which local authorities border Cannock Chase?
The nearest to Cannock Chase are Lichfield (11 km), Stafford (13 km), Walsall (16 km), South Staffordshire (19 km), Wolverhampton (19 km).