The postcode WV15 6HU is located in Shropshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WV15 6HU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WV15 6HU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.3 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 WV15 6HU as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to WV15 6HU is Sham Lane which is centered 231 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Sham Lane Jct and is 662 m away. The closest railway station is Severn Valley Rail Station, 3.75 km away.
The closest primary school to WV15 6HU (for ages 11 and under) is Alveley Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 12, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Wolverley CofE Secondary School. The last OFSTED inspection on November 10, 2021 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of WV15 6HU is The Royal Oak and is 1.87 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Needs Improvement on November 21, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Legend and is 2.02 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on May 27, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Policing for WV15 6HU is covered by the West Mercia police force association and Shropshire County is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WV15 6HU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WV15 6HU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WV15 6HU
| 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 WV15 6HU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alveley Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 12, 2019) | 1.89 km |
| Upper Arley CofE Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 3.43 km | |
| Highley Community Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 4.27 km |
| Wolverley CofE Secondary School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (November 10, 2021) | 6.08 km |
| Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 6.4 km | |
| Foley Infant School Academy | Academy | 5-7 | 6.44 km | |
| Kinver High School and Sixth Form | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 6.48 km |
| Brindley Heath Junior School Academy | Academy | 7-11 | 6.48 km | |
| Kinlet CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 6.71 km |
| Franche Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 6.92 km |
| St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 7.09 km |
| Cookley Sebright Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 29, 2021) | 7.19 km |
| Wribbenhall School | Independent school | 5-11 | Good (June 10, 2021) | 7.26 km |
| Heathfield Knoll School | Independent school | 0-16 | 7.29 km | |
| Bridge School | Independent school | 11-18 | Good (June 29, 2017) | 7.57 km |
| Baxter College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 7.64 km |
| Wyre Forest School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 7.64 km |
| St John's CofE Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 7.94 km | |
| St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 8.01 km |
| Corbett VA CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 18, 2018) | 8.12 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WV15 6HU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bower Grange Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2018 | 986 m | |
| The Royal Oak | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 21, 2019 | 1.87 km | |
| Caterlink Ltd @ Alveley Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 5, 2019 | 1.89 km | |
| Shire Services @ Kestrel Cafe Severn Valley Country Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2020 | 1.9 km | |
| Alveley Chutney's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 4, 2022 | 2.02 km | |
| Alveley Foodstore | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 5, 2019 | 2.02 km | |
| Legend | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement May 27, 2021 | 2.02 km | |
| The Squirrel Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 29, 2019 | 2.04 km | |
| The Mill Barns | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 11, 2019 | 2.16 km | |
| The Mill Barns | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 11, 2019 | 2.16 km | |
| Three Horseshoes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2020 | 2.19 km | |
| The Bellmans Cross Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2019 | 2.57 km | |
| Ship Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 12, 2021 | 2.83 km | |
| Arley Arboretum Tea Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2021 | 3.19 km | |
| Arley House & Gardens | Awaiting Inspection | 3.19 km | |
| Alliance In Partnership At Upper Arley Primary School | Exempt March 15, 2021 | 3.43 km | |
| Arley Riverside Tearoom, Post Office And General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 3.43 km | |
| Highley Working Mens Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 20, 2015 | 3.66 km | |
| Worralls Grove Farmhouse Bed And Breakfast | Exempt October 18, 2019 | 3.7 km | |
| Mid Counties Co-Operative | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2020 | 3.7 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WV15 6HU - Data from Apr 2022
| Sham Lane Jct | 662 m | |
| Sham Lane Jct | 667 m | |
| Red Lion | 865 m | |
| Severn Valley Rail Station | 3.75 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WV15 6HU - Data from Dec 2021
| Cabin Coppice | 352 m | |
| Cooper's Wood | 498 m | |
| Hooks Coppice | 1.06 km | |
| Bowhills Dingle | Valley | 1.29 km |
| Kitlands Coppice | 1.36 km | |
| Square Coppice | 1.37 km | |
| Hillfields Coppice | 1.67 km | |
| Perryhouse Dingle | Valley | 1.79 km |
| Beans Coppice | 1.91 km | |
| Vine Coppice | 2 km | |
| Peacock Hill | 2.02 km | |
| Bottom Dingle | Valley | 2.08 km |
| Nash Elm Wood | 2.15 km | |
| Leybrook Coppice | 2.21 km | |
| Top Dingle | Valley | 2.27 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WV15 6HU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.44795300 |
| Longitude | -2.32760900 |
| OS Easting | 377831 |
| OS Northing | 0283383 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Mercia |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Ludlow |
| Electoral Ward | Alveley and Claverley |
| Local Authority District | Shropshire |
| Region / Government Office Region | West Midlands |
| European Electoral Region | West Midlands |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: The Marches Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Shropshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000051 |
| Travel To Work Area | Telford |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Shropshire County |
| Cancer Alliance | West Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
West Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Rural employment and retirees |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33021755 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Shropshire 034 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Shropshire 034A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C1 |