The postcode WS2 0LQ is located in Walsall, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in September 1981 and is an active postcode. WS2 0LQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WS2 0LQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 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 WS2 0LQ as Hard-pressed living > Migration and churn > Hard-pressed ethnic mix.
The closest road name to WS2 0LQ is Dyson Close which is centered 21 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Queen Elizabeth Avenue and is 238 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.59 km away at Bilston Central (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Walsall Rail Station, 2.62 km away.
The closest primary school to WS2 0LQ (for ages 11 and under) is Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on May 2, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Willenhall E-ACT Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on March 20, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of WS2 0LQ is The Homestead and is 734 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 5, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Clarkies Fish Bar and is 1.21 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 23, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 129.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WS2 0LQ 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 WS2 0LQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WS2 0LQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WS2 0LQ
| Introduction | September 1981 |
| 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 WS2 0LQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning | Special school | 7-19 | Requires improvement (July 15, 2021) | 321 m |
| Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 2, 2019) | 438 m |
| King Charles Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 551 m |
| Lodge Farm Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 566 m |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 20, 2019) | 803 m |
| County Bridge Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (December 8, 2016) | 916 m |
| Old Hall School | Special school | 3-11 | Good (May 17, 2017) | 926 m |
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 1.08 km |
| Short Heath Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 11, 2017) | 1.1 km |
| Alumwell Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 24, 2018) | 1.25 km |
| Alumwell Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Requires improvement (November 10, 2021) | 1.25 km |
| Reedswood E-ACT Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 1.34 km |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 1, 2017) | 1.35 km |
| Barcroft Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 1.64 km |
| Woodlands Academy of Learning | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 1.75 km |
| Emmanuel School | Independent school | 3-17 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2020) | 1.8 km |
| St Giles Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 4, 2018) | 1.95 km |
| Mary Elliot School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 2.07 km |
| Bloxwich Academy | Academy | 3-19 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 2.07 km |
| Birchills Church of England Community Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 1, 2017) | 2.12 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WS2 0LQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge Farm Junior School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 16, 2018 | 566 m | |
| The Homestead | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 5, 2018 | 734 m | |
| Willenhall E Act Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2020 | 803 m | |
| Harding Pharmacy | Exempt February 3, 2017 | 889 m | |
| Nisa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 20, 2020 | 889 m | |
| Renzo's Desserts Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2021 | 889 m | |
| Keymaster | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2019 | 1.03 km | |
| Spar | Awaiting Inspection | 1.03 km | |
| Rosedale C of E Infant School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2018 | 1.08 km | |
| Local Authority Children's Home | Exempt January 31, 2018 | 1.1 km | |
| Short Heath Junior School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2020 | 1.1 km | |
| Willow Rose Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 13, 2019 | 1.12 km | |
| Clarkies Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 23, 2020 | 1.21 km | |
| Costcutter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 3, 2018 | 1.21 km | |
| Guru Nanak Gurdwara Sikh Temple | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 19, 2019 | 1.3 km | |
| The Bridge Tavern | Awaiting Inspection | 1.4 km | |
| Double Luck | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 7, 2020 | 1.41 km | |
| Pit Stop Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 23, 2019 | 1.41 km | |
| Shop Life Style | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 5, 2016 | 1.41 km | |
| Willenhall Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 2, 2019 | 1.41 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WS2 0LQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Queen Elizabeth Avenue | 238 m | |
| Arnold Close | 256 m | |
| Cairn Drive | 257 m | |
| Cairn Drive | 260 m | |
| Arnold Close | 266 m | |
| Bilston Central (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.59 km | |
| Bilston Central (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.59 km | |
| Bilston Central (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.59 km | |
| Walsall Rail Station | 2.62 km | |
| Walsall Rail Station | 2.62 km | |
| Bloxwich Rail Station | 2.99 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 53.59 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WS2 0LQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Pouk Hill | 627 m | |
| Rough Wood | 1.56 km | |
| Allen's Rough | 3.06 km | |
| Sneyd Reservoir | 3.07 km | |
| Hatherton Lake | 3.33 km | |
| Lady Pool | 3.93 km | |
| The Clumps | 4.15 km | |
| Moorcroft Junction | 4.38 km | |
| Moorcroft Wood | 4.45 km | |
| Stowlawn Wood | 4.64 km | |
| Springhill Covert | 4.93 km | |
| Joseph Ashe Copse | 5.03 km | |
| Sandy Flatts | 5.17 km | |
| Rocket Pool | 5.34 km | |
| Brick Kiln Wood | 5.38 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WS2 0LQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 77.7 Mbps | 129.6 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 15.9 Mbps | 16.8 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 6 | 2.5 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 87.9 | 14.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 488.2 | 37.8 |
Energy usage data for WS2 0LQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.59171300 |
| Longitude | -2.02211400 |
| OS Easting | 398599 |
| OS Northing | 0299324 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Walsall South |
| Electoral Ward | Bentley and Darlaston North |
| 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: Hard-pressed living Group: Migration and churn Subgroup: Hard-pressed ethnic mix |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Willenhall BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33021152 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Walsall 023 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Walsall 023A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8D2 |