The postcode WV12 4AL is located in Walsall, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WV12 4AL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WV12 4AL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.1 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 WV12 4AL as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.
The closest road name to WV12 4AL is Threshers Drive which is centered 39 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Liberal Club and is 281 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 5.2 km away at The Crescent (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Bloxwich Rail Station, 2.07 km away.
The closest primary school to WV12 4AL (for ages 11 and under) is Woodlands Academy of Learning. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 11, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Willenhall E-ACT Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on March 20, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of WV12 4AL is Short Heath Liberal Club and is 254 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on June 16, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Classic Canton Chinese Takeaway and is 477 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 18, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 81.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 71.4% 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 1.7 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 WV12 4AL 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 WV12 4AL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WV12 4AL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WV12 4AL
| 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 WV12 4AL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Academy of Learning | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 301 m |
| Old Hall School | Special school | 3-11 | Good (May 17, 2017) | 622 m |
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 626 m |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 20, 2019) | 656 m |
| Short Heath Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 11, 2017) | 800 m |
| New Invention Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 885 m |
| New Invention Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (January 23, 2019) | 885 m |
| Lodge Farm Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 904 m |
| Mary Elliot School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 1.18 km |
| Bloxwich Academy | Academy | 3-19 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 1.18 km |
| Pool Hayes Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 13, 2018) | 1.26 km |
| Beacon Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.33 km |
| Pool Hayes Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (September 26, 2018) | 1.47 km |
| Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 2, 2019) | 1.54 km |
| Busill Jones Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.62 km | |
| The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning | Special school | 7-19 | Requires improvement (July 15, 2021) | 1.7 km |
| Coppice Performing Arts School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.85 km | |
| Oak Meadow Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 1.85 km |
| Barcroft Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 1.95 km |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.99 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WV12 4AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 20, 2020 | 254 m | |
| Short Heath Liberal Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2017 | 254 m | |
| TC Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 13, 2021 | 254 m | |
| United Kingdom Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 13, 2021 | 254 m | |
| Woodlands Academy of Learning | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 14, 2018 | 301 m | |
| Short Heath Royal British Legion Clu | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 15, 2019 | 331 m | |
| The Bridge Tavern | Awaiting Inspection | 395 m | |
| Duke Of Cambridge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 11, 2012 | 446 m | |
| Holly Bank House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 3, 2017 | 446 m | |
| Dizzy Kidz | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 25, 2018 | 476 m | |
| Go Karting & Laser Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 6, 2019 | 476 m | |
| Classic Canton Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2019 | 477 m | |
| Short Heath Methodist Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 28, 2020 | 485 m | |
| Lane Head Balti | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 30, 2018 | 490 m | |
| R & B Foodstore (Nisa) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 8, 2019 | 490 m | |
| The Swan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 2, 2022 | 496 m | |
| Jade Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 30, 2018 | 551 m | |
| One Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2019 | 551 m | |
| Seavers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2021 | 551 m | |
| Bains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 3, 2022 | 609 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WV12 4AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Liberal Club | 281 m | |
| Short Heath Clinic | 286 m | |
| Short Heath Clinic | 288 m | |
| Liberal Club | 297 m | |
| Lawn Cemetery | 365 m | |
| The Crescent (Midland Metro Stop) | 5.2 km | |
| The Crescent (Midland Metro Stop) | 5.2 km | |
| The Crescent (Midland Metro Stop) | 5.2 km | |
| Bloxwich Rail Station | 2.07 km | |
| Bloxwich Rail Station | 2.08 km | |
| Bloxwich North Rail Station | 2.61 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 53.49 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WV12 4AL - Data from Dec 2021
| Rough Wood | 480 m | |
| Allen's Rough | 1.61 km | |
| Sneyd Reservoir | 1.72 km | |
| Pouk Hill | 1.82 km | |
| The Clumps | 2.8 km | |
| Springhill Covert | 3.62 km | |
| Sandy Flatts | 3.77 km | |
| Brick Kiln Wood | 3.93 km | |
| Horsefields Gorse | 4.1 km | |
| Spring Coppice | 4.11 km | |
| Hatherton Lake | 4.23 km | |
| Burn's Wood | 4.38 km | |
| Holly Bank Gorse | 4.39 km | |
| Lady Pool | 4.45 km | |
| Keeper's Wood | 4.46 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WV12 4AL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 66.9 Mbps | 81.5 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 15.8 Mbps | 15.7 Mbps | 36 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% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 28.6% | 100% | 60.7 | 14 |
| 300+ Mbps | 71.4% | 71.4% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for WV12 4AL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.60362300 |
| Longitude | -2.03112700 |
| OS Easting | 397989 |
| OS Northing | 0300649 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Walsall North |
| Electoral Ward | Short Heath |
| 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: Hard-pressed living Group: Hard pressed ageing workers Subgroup: Ageing industrious workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Willenhall BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33021135 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Walsall 019 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Walsall 019C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8C1 |