The postcode WS2 9NJ is located in Walsall, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WS2 9NJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WS2 9NJ 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 WS2 9NJ as Ethnicity central > Ethnic family life > Young families and students.
The closest road name to WS2 9NJ is Wave Close which is centered 82 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Queen St and is 153 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.56 km away at Wednesbury Great Western St (Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Walsall Rail Station, 406 m away.
The closest primary school to WS2 9NJ (for ages 11 and under) is Birchills Church of England Community Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 1, 2017. 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 WS2 9NJ is The Chestnut Tree and is 2.31 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 16, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Soul House and is 2.43 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 59.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WS2 9NJ 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 9NJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WS2 9NJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WS2 9NJ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 9NJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchills Church of England Community Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 1, 2017) | 381 m |
| Emmanuel School | Independent school | 3-17 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2020) | 450 m |
| Walsall Studio School | Academy | 14-19 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 667 m |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 683 m |
| West Midlands Education and Skills | Special school | 9-25 | Good (January 30, 2020) | 683 m |
| Walsall College | College | 16-99 | Good (March 6, 2020) | 828 m |
| Croft Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 28, 2018) | 923 m |
| Reedswood E-ACT Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 933 m |
| Abu Bakr Girls School | Independent school | 4-16 | Good (January 18, 2018) | 961 m |
| Alumwell Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 24, 2018) | 1.05 km |
| Alumwell Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Requires improvement (November 10, 2021) | 1.05 km |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 30, 2018) | 1.1 km |
| Butts Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (February 6, 2019) | 1.14 km |
| Caldmore Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 16, 2019) | 1.14 km |
| Palfrey Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (March 6, 2009) | 1.17 km |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (July 13, 2017) | 1.21 km |
| Queen Mary's High School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 13, 2021) | 1.22 km |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.24 km |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 1, 2017) | 1.27 km |
| Hillary Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 31, 2018) | 1.38 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WS2 9NJ - 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 | 2.31 km | |
| Burger King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2018 | 2.31 km | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 2.31 km | |
| Costa Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 2.31 km | |
| Furniture Village plc | Exempt January 31, 2020 | 2.31 km | |
| KFC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 2.31 km | |
| Lidl UK GMBH (RDC) | Exempt May 16, 2017 | 2.31 km | |
| M & S Simply Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 2.31 km | |
| Nando's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 2.31 km | |
| Next Retail | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2019 | 2.31 km | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2019 | 2.31 km | |
| Smashburger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 29, 2018 | 2.31 km | |
| Stokes Catering ( B & Q) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2020 | 2.31 km | |
| The Chestnut Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 2.31 km | |
| TK Maxx | Exempt July 15, 2019 | 2.31 km | |
| Ikea - Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2019 | 2.33 km | |
| Buzz Bingo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2020 | 2.34 km | |
| Londis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 11, 2016 | 2.41 km | |
| The Soul House | Awaiting Inspection | 2.43 km | |
| The Soulhouse and Cocktail Bar | Awaiting Inspection | 2.43 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WS2 9NJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Queen St | 153 m | |
| Queen St | 164 m | |
| Wolverhampton St | 212 m | |
| Blue Lane West | 240 m | |
| Blue Lane West | 255 m | |
| Wednesbury Great Western St (Metro Stop) | 4.56 km | |
| Wednesbury Great Western Street (Metro Stop) | 4.56 km | |
| Wednesbury Great Western Street (Metro Stop) | 4.57 km | |
| Walsall Rail Station | 406 m | |
| Walsall Rail Station | 428 m | |
| Bescot Stadium Rail Station | 2.27 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 52.21 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WS2 9NJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Hatherton Lake | 1.37 km | |
| Pouk Hill | 1.67 km | |
| Lady Pool | 2.47 km | |
| Rough Wood | 3.28 km | |
| Hayhead Wood | 3.65 km | |
| The Spinney | 3.92 km | |
| Merrion's Wood | 4.33 km | |
| The Dingle | Valley | 4.34 km |
| Joseph Ashe Copse | 4.45 km | |
| Sneyd Reservoir | 4.61 km | |
| The Swag | 4.64 km | |
| Moorcroft Junction | 4.76 km | |
| Birch Wood | 4.88 km | |
| Potter's Wood | 4.91 km | |
| Allen's Rough | 4.92 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WS2 9NJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 61.5 Mbps | 59.5 Mbps | 80 Mbps |
| Upload | 18.9 Mbps | 15.2 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 20 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 64.5 | 17 |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
Energy usage data for WS2 9NJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.58435000 |
| Longitude | -1.99143500 |
| OS Easting | 400677 |
| OS Northing | 0298503 |
| 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: Ethnicity central Group: Ethnic family life Subgroup: Young families and students |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Walsall BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33018665 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Walsall 026 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Walsall 026D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3A2 |