The postcode WV1 2RA is located in Wolverhampton, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1983 and is an active postcode. WV1 2RA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WV1 2RA 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 2RA as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to WV1 2RA is Tadworth Close which is centered 33 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Old Heath Rd and is 92 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.18 km away at The Royal(Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 1.23 km away.
The closest primary school to WV1 2RA (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 2RA is The Great Western and is 1.04 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 6, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Pizza Stube and is 746 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 15, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 69 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.1 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 1.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WV1 2RA 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 2RA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WV1 2RA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WV1 2RA
| Introduction | January 1983 |
| 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 2RA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 342 m |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Good (July 14, 2021) | 586 m |
| St Matthias School | Maintained school | 11-19 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 937 m |
| East Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 12, 2019) | 972 m |
| Trinity CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.16 km | |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.18 km |
| Woden Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 11, 2015) | 1.3 km |
| Thomas Telford University Technical College | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 1.35 km |
| Heath Park | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (February 27, 2014) | 1.48 km |
| Central Learning Partnership | College | 16-19 | 1.48 km | |
| Stowlawn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 18, 2017) | 1.55 km |
| Green Park School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (February 28, 2020) | 1.55 km |
| SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 5, 2019) | 1.65 km |
| Grove Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 1.65 km |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.88 km | |
| Stow Heath Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 4, 2017) | 1.92 km |
| Progress Schools - Wolverhampton | Independent school | 11-16 | 2.07 km | |
| WV2 Education | Independent school | 14-16 | Requires improvement (November 4, 2021) | 2.13 km |
| Dunstall Hill Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (April 10, 2019) | 2.27 km |
| Broadmeadow Special School | Special school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 2.27 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WV1 2RA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Lunch Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 623 m | |
| Asda Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 24, 2017 | 689 m | |
| Farmfoods Freezer Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 746 m | |
| Pizza Stube | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 15, 2020 | 746 m | |
| Soho Cash & Carry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 20, 2019 | 767 m | |
| Chick King Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 21, 2018 | 812 m | |
| Easy Shop Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 812 m | |
| Lloyds Chemists | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 812 m | |
| Normacs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 5, 2020 | 812 m | |
| Pizza Line & Grill LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 4, 2021 | 812 m | |
| Spence & Taste | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 24, 2019 | 937 m | |
| Jamil Alqudsi Limited T/A Al-Dania Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 1.01 km | |
| S R Catering Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2016 | 1.01 km | |
| The Great Western | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 1.04 km | |
| Two Brothers Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 7, 2020 | 1.08 km | |
| Grand Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2019 | 1.1 km | |
| Aldi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2019 | 1.12 km | |
| The Bluebrick | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2019 | 1.12 km | |
| Jaspers Wolverhampton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2020 | 1.12 km | |
| Guvy's Newsagents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2019 | 1.15 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WV1 2RA - Data from Apr 2022
| Old Heath Rd | 92 m | |
| Old Heath Rd | 117 m | |
| St Giles Rd | 192 m | |
| St Giles Crescent | 210 m | |
| St Giles Crescent | 217 m | |
| The Royal(Midland Metro Stop) | 1.18 km | |
| The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.18 km | |
| The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.18 km | |
| Wolverhampton Rail Station | 1.23 km | |
| Coseley Rail Station | 4.68 km | |
| Coseley Rail Station | 4.74 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WV1 2RA - Data from Dec 2021
| Horseley Fields Junction | 740 m | |
| Stowlawn Wood | 1.15 km | |
| Peace Green | 2.22 km | |
| Wolverhampton Locks | 2.82 km | |
| Park Hill | 3.29 km | |
| Bushbury Hill | 3.73 km | |
| Park Coppice | 3.75 km | |
| Aldersley Junction | 3.76 km | |
| Ashen Coppice | 3.89 km | |
| Beacon Hill | 4.44 km | |
| Alder Coppice | 4.48 km | |
| Sedgley Beacon | 4.52 km | |
| The Gorge | Valley | 4.58 km |
| The Grove | 4.89 km | |
| Rocket Pool | 5.02 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WV1 2RA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 54.8 Mbps | 69 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 10.1 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 15.3 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 89.1 | 13.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for WV1 2RA - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.58646600 |
| Longitude | -2.10237500 |
| OS Easting | 393161 |
| OS Northing | 0298745 |
| 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: 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 | E33021293 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wolverhampton 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wolverhampton 018B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |