The postcode WV1 4SL is located in Wolverhampton, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WV1 4SL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WV1 4SL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.9 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 4SL as Ethnicity central > Aspirational techies > Established tech workers.
The closest road name to WV1 4SL is Vauxhall Avenue which is centered 86 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Connaught Rd and is 115 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.42 km away at Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 1.63 km away.
The closest primary school to WV1 4SL (for ages 11 and under) is West Park Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on April 3, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Wolverhampton Girls' High School.
The local pub for residents of WV1 4SL is The Bluebrick and is 1.75 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 12, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 64.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 7.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 90% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 95% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 5% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.6 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 WV1 4SL 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 4SL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WV1 4SL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WV1 4SL
| 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 4SL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Grammar School | Independent school | 4-18 | 388 m | |
| West Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 629 m |
| Broadmeadow Special School | Special school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 663 m |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 690 m |
| Merridale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 25, 2018) | 722 m |
| Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 738 m |
| City of Wolverhampton College | College | 16-99 | Good (November 17, 2017) | 857 m |
| Wolverhampton Girls' High School | Academy | 11-18 | 864 m | |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 14, 2019) | 1.04 km |
| Progress Schools - Wolverhampton | Independent school | 11-16 | 1.08 km | |
| Bantock Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 1.13 km |
| Dunstall Hill Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (April 10, 2019) | 1.25 km |
| Newbridge Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.36 km | |
| St Peter's Collegiate Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (July 6, 2017) | 1.38 km |
| St Edmunds Catholic Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 1.38 km |
| Graiseley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2018) | 1.51 km |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy & Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 27, 2019) | 1.54 km |
| Pine Green Academy | Special school | 7-16 | Requires improvement (December 19, 2018) | 1.56 km |
| Uplands Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 1.65 km |
| St Michael's Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (December 6, 2017) | 1.66 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WV1 4SL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickes Building Supplies Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2021 | 1.53 km | |
| Springfield Cafe (University Of Wolverhampton) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2020 | 1.63 km | |
| The Griddle | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 1.64 km | |
| The Well (Wolverhampton Foodbank) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2019 | 1.64 km | |
| Meals On Wheels | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2020 | 1.68 km | |
| UTC Wolverhampton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2020 | 1.71 km | |
| Springfield Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 1.74 km | |
| Casper Stores Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement December 14, 2020 | 1.74 km | |
| Aldi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2019 | 1.75 km | |
| The Bluebrick | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2019 | 1.75 km | |
| Getir UK Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2022 | 1.76 km | |
| Grand Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2019 | 1.76 km | |
| The Great Western | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 1.82 km | |
| Little Dessert Shop Holdings | Exempt January 11, 2022 | 1.87 km | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 1.88 km | |
| Molineux Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 16, 2018 | 1.88 km | |
| Coven Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 20, 2020 | 1.92 km | |
| Jones Road Working Mens Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2019 | 1.92 km | |
| Alan Garbett | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 13, 2018 | 1.92 km | |
| Stop 'N' Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2019 | 1.96 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WV1 4SL - Data from Apr 2022
| Connaught Rd | 115 m | |
| The Beeches | 137 m | |
| Connaught Rd | 178 m | |
| The Beeches | 187 m | |
| Hartley St | 197 m | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.42 km | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.42 km | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.42 km | |
| Wolverhampton Rail Station | 1.63 km | |
| Bilbrook Rail Station | 4.9 km | |
| Bilbrook Rail Station | 4.98 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WV1 4SL - Data from Dec 2021
| Peace Green | 1.19 km | |
| Wolverhampton Locks | 1.89 km | |
| Horseley Fields Junction | 2.14 km | |
| Aldersley Junction | 2.26 km | |
| Park Coppice | 3.27 km | |
| Park Hill | 3.49 km | |
| Ashen Coppice | 3.73 km | |
| Stowlawn Wood | 3.88 km | |
| Wergs Plantation | 4 km | |
| Bradney Wood | 4.09 km | |
| Alder Coppice | 4.17 km | |
| Bedford Spinney | 4.32 km | |
| Bushbury Hill | 4.41 km | |
| Light Wood | 4.42 km | |
| Corser's Rough | 4.49 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WV1 4SL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 39.5 Mbps | 64.6 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 5.8 Mbps | 7.3 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 | 5% | 95% | 17 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 5% | 95% | 76.5 | 8.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 90% | 90% | - | - |
Energy usage data for WV1 4SL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.58757300 |
| Longitude | -2.14442900 |
| OS Easting | 390312 |
| OS Northing | 0298873 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Wolverhampton South West |
| Electoral Ward | 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: Ethnicity central Group: Aspirational techies Subgroup: Established tech workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Wolverhampton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33021287 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wolverhampton 017 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wolverhampton 017B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3D2 |