The postcode WS1 2AB is located in Walsall, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in June 1997 and is an active postcode. WS1 2AB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WS1 2AB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.7 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 WS1 2AB as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to WS1 2AB is Arboretum Road which is centered 135 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Buchanan Rd and is 160 m away. The closest railway station is Walsall Rail Station, 1.16 km away.
The closest primary school to WS1 2AB (for ages 11 and under) is Chuckery Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 21, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Queen Mary's High School. The last OFSTED inspection on October 13, 2021 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of WS1 2AB is The Chestnut Tree and is 3.65 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 16, 2020.
Policing for WS1 2AB is covered by the West Midlands police force association and Walsall Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WS1 2AB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WS1 2AB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WS1 2AB
| Introduction | June 1997 |
| 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 WS1 2AB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydesville Tower School | Independent school | 2-16 | 160 m | |
| Queen Mary's High School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 13, 2021) | 417 m |
| Chuckery Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 522 m |
| Butts Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (February 6, 2019) | 533 m |
| Walsall College | College | 16-99 | Good (March 6, 2020) | 863 m |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 941 m |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 30, 2018) | 955 m |
| Walsall Studio School | Academy | 14-19 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 1.13 km |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 1.13 km |
| West Midlands Education and Skills | Special school | 9-25 | Good (January 30, 2020) | 1.13 km |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (July 13, 2017) | 1.13 km |
| Mayfield Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.13 km | |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.21 km | |
| North Walsall Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 10, 2018) | 1.37 km |
| Croft Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 28, 2018) | 1.4 km |
| St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 11, 2013) | 1.47 km |
| Birchills Church of England Community Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 1, 2017) | 1.48 km |
| Caldmore Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 16, 2019) | 1.57 km |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 12, 2019) | 1.8 km |
| Elmwood School | Special school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (November 15, 2018) | 1.83 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WS1 2AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 29, 2015 | 3.65 km | |
| Burger King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2018 | 3.65 km | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 3.65 km | |
| Costa Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 3.65 km | |
| Furniture Village plc | Exempt January 31, 2020 | 3.65 km | |
| KFC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 3.65 km | |
| Lidl UK GMBH (RDC) | Exempt May 16, 2017 | 3.65 km | |
| M & S Simply Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 3.65 km | |
| Nando's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 3.65 km | |
| Next Retail | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2019 | 3.65 km | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2019 | 3.65 km | |
| Smashburger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 29, 2018 | 3.65 km | |
| Stokes Catering ( B & Q) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2020 | 3.65 km | |
| The Chestnut Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 3.65 km | |
| TK Maxx | Exempt July 15, 2019 | 3.65 km | |
| Wood Green Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2018 | 3.67 km | |
| The Windmill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 31, 2018 | 3.71 km | |
| Lodge Farm Junior School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 16, 2018 | 3.79 km | |
| Ikea - Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2019 | 3.81 km | |
| Ormidale House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement July 16, 2018 | 3.82 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WS1 2AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Buchanan Rd | 160 m | |
| Arboretum | 189 m | |
| Rowley St | 190 m | |
| Buchanan Avenue | 296 m | |
| Hatherton Lake | 300 m | |
| Walsall Rail Station | 1.16 km | |
| Walsall Rail Station | 1.2 km | |
| Bescot Stadium Rail Station | 3.16 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 50.67 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WS1 2AB - Data from Dec 2021
| Hatherton Lake | 224 m | |
| Lady Pool | 1.22 km | |
| Hayhead Wood | 2.16 km | |
| The Spinney | 2.64 km | |
| The Dingle | Valley | 2.86 km |
| Pouk Hill | 2.93 km | |
| The Swag | 3.26 km | |
| Birch Wood | 3.47 km | |
| Potter's Wood | 3.53 km | |
| Merrion's Wood | 3.72 km | |
| Barr Common | 3.9 km | |
| Rough Wood | 4.15 km | |
| Leigh's Wood | 4.22 km | |
| Barr Beacon | 4.27 km | |
| Rails Wood | 4.28 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.58930200 |
| Longitude | -1.96981500 |
| OS Easting | 402142 |
| OS Northing | 0299056 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Walsall South |
| Electoral Ward | St Matthew's |
| Local Authority District | Walsall |
| Region / Government Office Region | West Midlands |
| European Electoral Region | West Midlands |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Black Country Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | The Black Country |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000030 |
| Travel To Work Area | Wolverhampton and Walsall |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Walsall Teaching |
| Cancer Alliance | West Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
West Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
The Black Country and West Birmingham |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Black Country and West Birmingham CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Social renting young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Walsall BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33021155 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Walsall 024 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Walsall 024B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |