The postcode WV12 4LS is located in Walsall, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WV12 4LS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WV12 4LS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.6 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 4LS as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.
The closest road name to WV12 4LS is Kinver Avenue which is centered 50 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Cornwall Gate and is 220 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.98 km away at The Crescent (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Bloxwich Rail Station, 3.42 km away.
The closest primary school to WV12 4LS (for ages 11 and under) is Pool Hayes Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 13, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Pool Hayes Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on September 26, 2018 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of WV12 4LS is Pool Hayes PH and is 182 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 9, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Lucknow Chippy and is 191 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 12, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 243.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 19.2 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 1.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WV12 4LS 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 4LS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WV12 4LS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WV12 4LS
| 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 4LS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool Hayes Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (September 26, 2018) | 323 m |
| Pool Hayes Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 13, 2018) | 643 m |
| Short Heath Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 11, 2017) | 1.04 km |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 1.08 km |
| Fibbersley Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 13, 2019) | 1.09 km |
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 1.15 km |
| Barcroft Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 1.18 km |
| New Invention Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 1.31 km |
| New Invention Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (January 23, 2019) | 1.31 km |
| Woodlands Academy of Learning | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 1.39 km |
| Oak Meadow Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 1.39 km |
| Wednesfield High Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (December 5, 2018) | 1.51 km |
| St Giles Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 4, 2018) | 1.54 km |
| Coppice Performing Arts School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.54 km | |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 20, 2019) | 1.62 km |
| Edward the Elder Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 19, 2019) | 1.72 km |
| Lodge Farm Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 1.81 km |
| Old Hall School | Special school | 3-11 | Good (May 17, 2017) | 1.81 km |
| Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 2, 2019) | 1.84 km |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.88 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WV12 4LS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pool Hayes PH | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2017 | 182 m | |
| Lucknow Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 12, 2020 | 191 m | |
| Lucknow Food and Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 2, 2022 | 191 m | |
| Premier Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 3, 2022 | 206 m | |
| Cross Keys Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 1, 2016 | 302 m | |
| Pool Hayes Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 22, 2019 | 323 m | |
| Jolly Collier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 20, 2017 | 510 m | |
| The Spread Eagle | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2020 | 572 m | |
| D Brindley | Exempt October 5, 2018 | 609 m | |
| Jubilee House (Pub) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2017 | 626 m | |
| Steptacular Dance Centre | Exempt April 10, 2012 | 626 m | |
| Pool Hayes Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 28, 2020 | 643 m | |
| Winehala Court | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2018 | 667 m | |
| Shop Life Style | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 5, 2016 | 712 m | |
| Springbank Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 14, 2017 | 722 m | |
| St Anne's Best One Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 2, 2018 | 722 m | |
| The Forge Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 6, 2016 | 722 m | |
| Singh's Premier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 2, 2018 | 766 m | |
| Chip Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 29, 2019 | 783 m | |
| Lane Head Post Office & Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 18, 2019 | 783 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WV12 4LS - Data from Apr 2022
| Cornwall Gate | 220 m | |
| Spring Lane | 249 m | |
| Spring Lane | 264 m | |
| Cornwall Gate | 288 m | |
| Cross Keys Inn | 357 m | |
| The Crescent (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.98 km | |
| The Crescent (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.98 km | |
| The Crescent (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.98 km | |
| Bloxwich Rail Station | 3.42 km | |
| Bloxwich Rail Station | 3.43 km | |
| Bloxwich North Rail Station | 3.73 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 54.93 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WV12 4LS - Data from Dec 2021
| Rough Wood | 1.92 km | |
| Allen's Rough | 2.13 km | |
| Pouk Hill | 2.69 km | |
| Sneyd Reservoir | 2.71 km | |
| Stowlawn Wood | 3.23 km | |
| Sandy Flatts | 3.47 km | |
| The Clumps | 3.64 km | |
| Spring Coppice | 4.27 km | |
| Brick Kiln Wood | 4.37 km | |
| Bushbury Hill | 4.45 km | |
| Horseley Fields Junction | 4.48 km | |
| Springhill Covert | 4.48 km | |
| Mill Ride | 4.53 km | |
| Keeper's Wood | 4.55 km | |
| Burn's Wood | 4.61 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WV12 4LS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 243.4 Mbps | 1096 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 19.2 Mbps | 49 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% | 22.4 | 5.2 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 139.7 | 13.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 588.8 | 39.8 |
Energy usage data for WV12 4LS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.59871600 |
| Longitude | -2.05087700 |
| OS Easting | 396651 |
| OS Northing | 0300104 |
| 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: Industrious communities Subgroup: Industrious transitions |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Willenhall BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33021141 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Walsall 020 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Walsall 020B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8A1 |