Postcode WV1 2ER (Wolverhampton)

Map showing WV1 2ER and nearby postcodes

The postcode WV1 2ER is located in Wolverhampton, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WV1 2ER is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WV1 2ER is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.4 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 2ER as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.

The closest road name to WV1 2ER is Knowles Road which is centered 43 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Corser St and is 63 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 582 m away at The Royal(Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 824 m away.

The closest primary school to WV1 2ER (for ages 11 and under) is Eastfield Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 8, 2017. 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 local pub for residents of WV1 2ER is The Great Western and is 646 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 6, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Chick King Fish Bar and is 899 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 21, 2018.

Policing for WV1 2ER is covered by the West Midlands police force association and Wolverhampton City is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to WV1 2ER and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WV1 2ER, and the approximate distance away.

Knowles Road 43 m
Corser Street 65 m
Lower Horseley Fields 81 m
Swan Street 89 m
Moore Street 110 m
Lower Walsall Street 122 m
Qualcast Road 177 m
St Matthew Street 198 m
Colliery Road 213 m
Cross Street 272 m
Eastfield Grove 323 m
Eastfield Road 400 m
Horseley Fields 472 m
Bilston Road 702 m
A454 708 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WV1 2ER

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WV1 2ER - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Eastfield Primary School Good
(February 8, 2017)
256 m
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy Good
(July 14, 2021)
524 m
SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy Good
(March 5, 2019)
1.07 km
Grove Primary Academy Good
(November 14, 2018)
1.07 km
Thomas Telford University Technical College Good
(June 20, 2018)
1.15 km
East Park Academy Outstanding
(June 12, 2019)
1.15 km
Woden Primary School Outstanding
(March 11, 2015)
1.25 km
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Good
(December 1, 2021)
1.31 km
St Matthias School Good
(November 27, 2019)
1.45 km
Progress Schools - Wolverhampton 1.5 km
Trinity CofE Primary Academy 1.51 km
WV2 Education Requires improvement
(November 4, 2021)
1.54 km
Graiseley Primary School Good
(October 3, 2018)
1.69 km
Stowlawn Primary School Good
(October 18, 2017)
1.73 km
Green Park School Good
(February 28, 2020)
1.73 km
St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School Good
(March 12, 2019)
1.86 km
Broadmeadow Special School Good
(October 9, 2019)
1.86 km
Heath Park Outstanding
(February 27, 2014)
1.9 km
Central Learning Partnership 1.9 km
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton Good
(February 5, 2020)
2.01 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WV1 2ER - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Great Western Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 6, 2020
646 m
Soho Cash & Carry Distributors/Transporters 4
Good
March 20, 2019
662 m
Grand Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 11, 2019
740 m
Hope Lunch Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
768 m
Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
September 26, 2019
780 m
The Bluebrick Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 12, 2019
780 m
Chick King Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
August 21, 2018
899 m
Easy Shop Supermarket Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 28, 2020
899 m
Lloyds Chemists Retailers - other Exempt
March 26, 2018
899 m
Normacs Retailers - other 4
Good
March 5, 2020
899 m
Pizza Line & Grill LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
March 4, 2021
899 m
Getir UK Limited Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
February 12, 2022
933 m
Spence & Taste Mobile caterer 4
Good
April 24, 2019
985 m
Meals On Wheels Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
February 17, 2020
990 m
Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
April 24, 2017
1.07 km
Farmfoods Freezer Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 11, 2020
1.09 km
Pizza Stube Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
December 15, 2020
1.09 km
Guvy's Newsagents Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 3, 2019
1.11 km
Springfield Cafe (University Of Wolverhampton) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 23, 2020
1.14 km
UTC Wolverhampton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 5, 2020
1.15 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WV1 2ER - Data from Apr 2022

Corser St Bus Stop/Station 63 m
Corser St Bus Stop/Station 90 m
Canal Bridge Bus Stop/Station 246 m
Canal Bridge Bus Stop/Station 255 m
Hickman Avenue Bus Stop/Station 280 m
The Royal(Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 582 m
The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 583 m
The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 583 m
Wolverhampton Rail Station Rail 824 m
Coseley Rail Station Rail 4.53 km
Coseley Rail Station Rail 4.59 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WV1 2ER - Data from Dec 2021

Horseley Fields Junction Inland Water 275 m
Stowlawn Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.51 km
Peace Green Urban Greenspace 1.95 km
Wolverhampton Locks Inland Water 2.7 km
Park Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.82 km
Park Coppice Woodland Or Forest 3.21 km
Ashen Coppice Woodland Or Forest 3.4 km
Aldersley Junction Inland Water 3.6 km
Alder Coppice Woodland Or Forest 3.98 km
Bushbury Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.04 km
Beacon Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.06 km
Sedgley Beacon Hill Or Mountain 4.14 km
The Gorge Valley 4.26 km
Hursthill Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.73 km
Rocket Pool Inland Water 5.1 km

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.58367200
Longitude -2.10992500
OS Easting 392649
OS Northing 0298435
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
1525
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Midlands

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000031
Travel To Work Area Wolverhampton and Walsall

NHS

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

2011 Census

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 Wolverhampton BUASD
Workplace Zone E33018698
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Wolverhampton 018
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Wolverhampton 018B
Output Area / Small Area 4A1