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Inventory and check-in reports in Cannock Chase

Cannock Chase is a former coalfield district, and many homes are miners' terraces and post-war estates in Cannock, Hednesford, Chadsmoor and Norton Canes. Rugeley has a market-town centre and large new-build areas, including homes on the site of the old power station. Private renting is lower than the national average, at about one in six households, and most lets are terraced houses and semis rather than flats. The district takes its name from the Cannock Chase forest and heathland to the north.

Average rent£867£867 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 7.2% on a year earlier Source
Average house price£237,000£237,000 (UK HPI, July 2026, provisional), up 2.8% on a year earlier Source
Homes sold, last 12 months955Average price paid £248,057 (HM Land Registry)
Households renting privately15.8%15.8% of households rent privately (Census 2021), up from 12.1% in 2011 Source
Council tax£2,376£2,376 average Band D including county, police, fire and parish precepts (2026/27) Source
Landlord licensingNoneWhat it means for you

Homes sold in Cannock Chase in the last 12 months

TypeSalesAverage price
Semi-detached429£213,885
Detached257£354,560
Terraced189£190,821
Flat or maisonette61£104,234
Other19£610,103

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.

What to check at a Cannock Chase check-in

  • Former miners' terraces in Hednesford and Chadsmoor: photograph back yards, rear gates, outbuildings and any cracking to walls or ceilings.
  • Post-war semis on the estates: record the boiler, any storage heaters and the condition of replacement windows and doors.
  • New-build homes in Rugeley and on the district's edges: note snagging marks, sealant around baths and showers and the state of new turf and fences.
  • Homes backing onto Cannock Chase woodland: photograph gardens, fences and gutters for leaf build-up and any damage from trees.
  • Flats over shops in Cannock and Rugeley town centres: check the separate entrance, the fire alarm, stair lighting and the number of keys handed over.
  • Driveways and garages on family estates: photograph the condition of drives, garage doors and any items left in garages or sheds.

Do it yourself in Cannock Chase

  • No clerk to book: do it whenever you have the keys, before the tenant moves in or with them there.
  • £30 a report instead of a clerk’s fee for every check-in, inspection and check-out.
  • The check-out starts from the check-in and shows what has changed, photos side by side.
  • Prefer paper? Use the free inventory template.

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Neighbourhoods

Areas of Cannock Chase

Cannock town centreHednesfordRugeleyHeath Hayes and WimbleburyNorton CanesChadsmoorBrereton

Letting in Cannock Chase

Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.

Renting in Cannock Chase

Your check-in, getting your deposit back, and where to get help locally.

Free property report

EPC, sold prices, crime, flood risk and rental yield for any Cannock Chase postcode.
Questions

Inventories in Cannock Chase: questions

How much does an inventory clerk cost in Cannock Chase?

Clerks usually charge per visit, more for bigger or furnished homes, so a check-in and a check-out together often come to a few hundred pounds. With DIY Inventory each report is £30, whatever the size, and you can do it as soon as you have the keys.

What is the average rent in Cannock Chase?

£867 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 7.2% on a year earlier. Rents vary a lot by street and type of home; the free property report shows sold prices, the EPC and more for any Cannock Chase postcode.

Do landlords need a licence in Cannock Chase?

Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme. Only larger HMOs (five or more people from more than one household sharing facilities) need a mandatory licence, usually for five years, as everywhere in England. Fees: £1,028.55 per application for a mandatory HMO licence, as listed on the council's HMO page Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.

Can I do my own check-in inventory in Cannock Chase?

Yes. Landlords, agents and tenants can do it on a phone: a photo checklist for every room, the date and time stamped on every photo, every item’s condition, and both sides sign. The PDF is ready the moment it’s signed.

Will a DIY inventory stand up in a deposit dispute?

Deposit schemes (DPS, TDS, mydeposits) decide on the evidence, above all the condition at check-in compared with check-out. Dated photos of every room, signed by both sides, are exactly that evidence.

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