The postcode WV1 2AB is located in Wolverhampton, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WV1 2AB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WV1 2AB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.9 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 WV1 2AB as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.
The closest road name to WV1 2AB is Ashbourne Road which is centered 142 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Friesland Drive and is 148 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.62 km away at The Royal(Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 1.38 km away.
The closest primary school to WV1 2AB (for ages 11 and under) is Trinity CofE Primary Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Heath Park. The last OFSTED inspection on February 27, 2014 rated this school as Outstanding
The nearest takeaway food is available from Pizza Stube and is 245 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 15, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for WV1 2AB is covered by the West Midlands police force association and Wolverhampton City is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WV1 2AB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WV1 2AB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WV1 2AB
| 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 WV1 2AB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 549 m | |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 777 m |
| Heath Park | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 27, 2014) | 845 m |
| Central Learning Partnership | College | 16-19 | 845 m | |
| Eastfield Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 887 m |
| Woden Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 11, 2015) | 1.08 km |
| St Matthias School | Maintained school | 11-19 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 1.15 km |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Good (July 14, 2021) | 1.22 km |
| Thomas Telford University Technical College | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 1.26 km |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.39 km | |
| East Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 12, 2019) | 1.53 km |
| Wodensfield Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 5, 2019) | 1.73 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Wolverhampton | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 1.77 km |
| Deyncourt Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.01 km | |
| Stowlawn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 18, 2017) | 2.05 km |
| Green Park School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (February 28, 2020) | 2.05 km |
| Dunstall Hill Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (April 10, 2019) | 2.11 km |
| Stow Heath Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 4, 2017) | 2.13 km |
| Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 14, 2018) | 2.14 km |
| SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 5, 2019) | 2.16 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WV1 2AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 24, 2017 | 173 m | |
| Farmfoods Freezer Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 245 m | |
| Pizza Stube | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 15, 2020 | 245 m | |
| Two Brothers Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 7, 2020 | 478 m | |
| Hope Lunch Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 518 m | |
| St Chads Academies Trust | Awaiting Inspection | 549 m | |
| Verona Court | Awaiting Inspection | 549 m | |
| Jamil Alqudsi Limited T/A Al-Dania Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 562 m | |
| S R Catering Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2016 | 562 m | |
| Chick King Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 21, 2018 | 621 m | |
| Easy Shop Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 621 m | |
| Lloyds Chemists | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 621 m | |
| Normacs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 5, 2020 | 621 m | |
| Pizza Line & Grill LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 4, 2021 | 621 m | |
| Lib's Caribbean Village | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 29, 2020 | 700 m | |
| Spence & Taste | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 24, 2019 | 721 m | |
| Cineworld The Movies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2021 | 728 m | |
| Powells Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 21, 2020 | 736 m | |
| Abhi Superstore | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2018 | 749 m | |
| Fritto Pizzeria | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2021 | 749 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WV1 2AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Friesland Drive | 148 m | |
| Friesland Drive | 164 m | |
| Deans Rd | 168 m | |
| Deans Rd | 172 m | |
| Heath Town Park | 242 m | |
| The Royal(Midland Metro Stop) | 1.62 km | |
| The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.62 km | |
| The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.62 km | |
| Wolverhampton Rail Station | 1.38 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WV1 2AB - Data from Dec 2021
| Horseley Fields Junction | 1.1 km | |
| Stowlawn Wood | 1.56 km | |
| Peace Green | 2.08 km | |
| Wolverhampton Locks | 2.49 km | |
| Bushbury Hill | 3.1 km | |
| Aldersley Junction | 3.44 km | |
| Park Hill | 3.9 km | |
| The Grove | 4.26 km | |
| Park Coppice | 4.31 km | |
| Sandy Flatts | 4.45 km | |
| Ashen Coppice | 4.49 km | |
| Mill Ride | 4.86 km | |
| Allen's Rough | 4.95 km | |
| Alder Coppice | 5.07 km | |
| Beacon Hill | 5.07 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WV1 2AB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.59215700 |
| Longitude | -2.10151700 |
| OS Easting | 393220 |
| OS Northing | 0299378 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Wolverhampton South East |
| Electoral Ward | East Park |
| Local Authority District | Wolverhampton |
| 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 | E08000031 |
| Travel To Work Area | Wolverhampton and Walsall |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Wolverhampton City |
| 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: Asian traits Subgroup: Achieving minorities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Wolverhampton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33021294 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wolverhampton 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wolverhampton 018C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C1 |