The postcode WS1 2LP is located in Walsall, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WS1 2LP is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
WS1 2LP is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.8 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 2LP as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to WS1 2LP is Springhill Road which is centered 56 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Pool St and is 29 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.99 km away at Wednesbury Great Western Street (Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Walsall Rail Station, 857 m away.
The closest primary school to WS1 2LP (for ages 11 and under) is Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on April 3, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Blue Coat Church of England Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on January 30, 2018 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of WS1 2LP is The Windmill and is 2.8 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on July 31, 2018.
Policing for WS1 2LP 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 2LP and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WS1 2LP, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WS1 2LP
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WS1 2LP - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 0 m |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 30, 2018) | 140 m |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (July 13, 2017) | 193 m |
| Mayfield Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 296 m | |
| Chuckery Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 485 m |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | 551 m | |
| Walsall Studio School | Academy | 14-19 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 576 m |
| St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 11, 2013) | 613 m |
| Caldmore Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 16, 2019) | 666 m |
| Hydesville Tower School | Independent school | 2-16 | 781 m | |
| Whitehall Nursery and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (December 17, 2014) | 964 m |
| Queen Mary's High School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 13, 2021) | 966 m |
| Butts Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (February 6, 2019) | 1.03 km |
| Walsall College | College | 16-99 | Good (March 6, 2020) | 1.09 km |
| Palfrey Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (March 6, 2009) | 1.11 km |
| Whitehall Junior Community School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (March 14, 2018) | 1.26 km |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 1.27 km |
| West Midlands Education and Skills | Special school | 9-25 | Good (January 30, 2020) | 1.27 km |
| Abu Bakr Girls School | Independent school | 4-16 | Good (January 18, 2018) | 1.32 km |
| Palfrey Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 13, 2022) | 1.38 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WS1 2LP - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 31, 2018 | 2.8 km | |
| Wood Green Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2018 | 2.82 km | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 29, 2015 | 2.86 km | |
| Burger King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2018 | 2.86 km | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 2.86 km | |
| Costa Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 2.86 km | |
| Furniture Village plc | Exempt January 31, 2020 | 2.86 km | |
| KFC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 2.86 km | |
| Lidl UK GMBH (RDC) | Exempt May 16, 2017 | 2.86 km | |
| M & S Simply Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 2.86 km | |
| Nando's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 2.86 km | |
| Next Retail | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2019 | 2.86 km | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2019 | 2.86 km | |
| Smashburger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 29, 2018 | 2.86 km | |
| Stokes Catering ( B & Q) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2020 | 2.86 km | |
| The Chestnut Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 2.86 km | |
| TK Maxx | Exempt July 15, 2019 | 2.86 km | |
| A G Barr | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 2.95 km | |
| Ormidale House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement July 16, 2018 | 2.97 km | |
| Portland House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 8, 2018 | 2.97 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WS1 2LP - Data from Apr 2022
| Pool St | 29 m | |
| Six Ways Walsall | 129 m | |
| Hill Street | 144 m | |
| Burleigh Street | 159 m | |
| Walsingham St | 181 m | |
| Wednesbury Great Western Street (Metro Stop) | 4.99 km | |
| Wednesbury Great Western St (Metro Stop) | 4.99 km | |
| Wednesbury Great Western Street (Metro Stop) | 4.99 km | |
| Walsall Rail Station | 857 m | |
| Walsall Rail Station | 862 m | |
| Bescot Stadium Rail Station | 2.24 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 51.38 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WS1 2LP - Data from Dec 2021
| Hatherton Lake | 934 m | |
| Lady Pool | 2.16 km | |
| Hayhead Wood | 2.57 km | |
| The Spinney | 2.7 km | |
| Pouk Hill | 2.89 km | |
| Merrion's Wood | 3.2 km | |
| The Dingle | Valley | 3.22 km |
| Birch Wood | 3.69 km | |
| Potter's Wood | 3.71 km | |
| The Swag | 4.17 km | |
| Barr Beacon | 4.27 km | |
| Barr Common | 4.29 km | |
| Rough Wood | 4.4 km | |
| High Wood | 4.4 km | |
| Gilbert's Wood | 4.59 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.58120300 |
| Longitude | -1.97383500 |
| OS Easting | 401870 |
| OS Northing | 0298155 |
| 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: Challenged Asian terraces Subgroup: Asian terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Walsall BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33018674 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Walsall 030 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Walsall 030B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |