The postcode WV13 3BL is located in Walsall, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WV13 3BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WV13 3BL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.8 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 WV13 3BL as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Multi-ethnic hardship.
The closest road name to WV13 3BL is Holman Close which is centered 22 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Noose Lane and is 102 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.33 km away at The Crescent (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 3.17 km away.
The closest primary school to WV13 3BL (for ages 11 and under) is Stow Heath Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 4, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Moseley Park. The last OFSTED inspection on September 20, 2017 rated this school as Outstanding
The nearest takeaway food is available from Jass Catering and is 424 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 8, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 107.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.2 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 1.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WV13 3BL 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 WV13 3BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WV13 3BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WV13 3BL
| 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 WV13 3BL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stow Heath Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 4, 2017) | 762 m |
| Fibbersley Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 13, 2019) | 837 m |
| St Matthias School | Maintained school | 11-19 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 1.08 km |
| Moseley Park | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (September 20, 2017) | 1.4 km |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.48 km | |
| Wednesfield High Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (December 5, 2018) | 1.66 km |
| St Giles Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 4, 2018) | 1.73 km |
| Stowlawn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 18, 2017) | 1.73 km |
| Green Park School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (February 28, 2020) | 1.73 km |
| East Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 12, 2019) | 1.77 km |
| Barcroft Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 1.88 km |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 1.97 km |
| Villiers Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.97 km | |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 2.01 km |
| Pool Hayes Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (September 26, 2018) | 2.04 km |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 2.07 km | |
| Edward the Elder Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 19, 2019) | 2.1 km |
| Field View Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 2.13 km |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Good (July 14, 2021) | 2.17 km |
| Wodensfield Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 5, 2019) | 2.2 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WV13 3BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stop 'N' Buy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 245 m | |
| Gudspudz | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 4, 2018 | 289 m | |
| B.J's Tasty Bites | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2022 | 289 m | |
| Mr Sizzle | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2020 | 289 m | |
| Mr Sizzle (No. 84) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2020 | 289 m | |
| Mr Sizzle No 87 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2020 | 289 m | |
| Jass Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2021 | 424 m | |
| Kabin Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 12, 2020 | 489 m | |
| Beddoes Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 8, 2021 | 515 m | |
| Shell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 17, 2018 | 528 m | |
| Chhokar Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 4, 2017 | 544 m | |
| Greggs Plc | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2022 | 555 m | |
| Spice Lounge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 24, 2018 | 560 m | |
| Lakeside View Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 7, 2019 | 569 m | |
| Hong Kong Delight | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 1, 2019 | 620 m | |
| Jolly Fryer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 8, 2021 | 620 m | |
| Pizza Hut | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2022 | 620 m | |
| Ettingshall Pharmacy | Exempt | 631 m | |
| Assa Abloy (Yale) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 17, 2018 | 646 m | |
| GTG Training | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2018 | 673 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WV13 3BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Noose Lane | 102 m | |
| Noose Lane | 135 m | |
| Lowry Close | 182 m | |
| Lowry Close | 199 m | |
| Beech Rd | 205 m | |
| The Crescent (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.33 km | |
| The Crescent (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.33 km | |
| The Crescent (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.33 km | |
| Wolverhampton Rail Station | 3.17 km | |
| Coseley Rail Station | 4.84 km | |
| Coseley Rail Station | 4.89 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WV13 3BL - Data from Dec 2021
| Stowlawn Wood | 1.31 km | |
| Horseley Fields Junction | 2.7 km | |
| Rough Wood | 3.82 km | |
| Allen's Rough | 3.87 km | |
| Peace Green | 4.02 km | |
| Pouk Hill | 4.13 km | |
| Bushbury Hill | 4.15 km | |
| Moorcroft Wood | 4.24 km | |
| Sandy Flatts | 4.35 km | |
| Wolverhampton Locks | 4.38 km | |
| Moorcroft Junction | 4.42 km | |
| Rocket Pool | 4.43 km | |
| Sneyd Reservoir | 4.57 km | |
| Park Hill | 4.6 km | |
| Weddell Wynd Community Woodland | 4.75 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WV13 3BL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 107.5 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 14.2 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8.7 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 111.9 | 15.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for WV13 3BL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.58842900 |
| Longitude | -2.07359600 |
| OS Easting | 395111 |
| OS Northing | 0298961 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Walsall North |
| Electoral Ward | Willenhall South |
| 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: Constrained city dwellers Group: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Multi-ethnic hardship |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Willenhall BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33021157 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Walsall 025 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Walsall 025A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A3 |