The postcode WV2 1BD is located in Wolverhampton, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WV2 1BD is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
WV2 1BD is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.7 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 WV2 1BD as Ethnicity central > Ethnic family life > Young families and students.
The closest road name to WV2 1BD is Tempest Street which is centered 50 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Temple St and is 111 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 212 m away at Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 641 m away.
The closest primary school to WV2 1BD (for ages 11 and under) is SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 5, 2019.
The local pub for residents of WV2 1BD is The Great Western and is 709 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 6, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Chick King Fish Bar and is 1.41 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 21, 2018.
Policing for WV2 1BD 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 WV2 1BD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WV2 1BD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WV2 1BD
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WV2 1BD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Wolverhampton | Independent school | 11-16 | 520 m | |
| SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 5, 2019) | 700 m |
| Grove Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 700 m |
| Graiseley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2018) | 815 m |
| WV2 Education | Independent school | 14-16 | Requires improvement (November 4, 2021) | 892 m |
| Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 1.03 km |
| Thomas Telford University Technical College | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 1.12 km |
| Broadmeadow Special School | Special school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 1.15 km |
| Eastfield Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 1.23 km |
| St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 1.23 km |
| Woden Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 11, 2015) | 1.4 km |
| West Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.41 km |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Good (July 14, 2021) | 1.42 km |
| The Royal School, Wolverhampton | Academy | 4-19 | Good (July 3, 2019) | 1.46 km |
| Bantock Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 1.47 km |
| Merridale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 25, 2018) | 1.55 km |
| Dunstall Hill Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (April 10, 2019) | 1.62 km |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.7 km |
| Wolverhampton Grammar School | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.75 km | |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (November 24, 2021) | 1.99 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WV2 1BD - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Western | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 709 m | |
| Grand Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2019 | 744 m | |
| Aldi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2019 | 777 m | |
| The Bluebrick | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2019 | 777 m | |
| Meals On Wheels | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2020 | 932 m | |
| Getir UK Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2022 | 956 m | |
| Springfield Cafe (University Of Wolverhampton) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2020 | 1.04 km | |
| UTC Wolverhampton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2020 | 1.12 km | |
| Soho Cash & Carry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 20, 2019 | 1.13 km | |
| Alan Garbett | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 13, 2018 | 1.35 km | |
| Guvy's Newsagents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2019 | 1.36 km | |
| Springfield Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 1.36 km | |
| Casper Stores Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement December 14, 2020 | 1.4 km | |
| Woden Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 17, 2019 | 1.4 km | |
| Spence & Taste | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 24, 2019 | 1.41 km | |
| Hope Lunch Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 1.41 km | |
| Chick King Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 21, 2018 | 1.41 km | |
| Easy Shop Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 1.41 km | |
| Lloyds Chemists | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 1.41 km | |
| Normacs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 5, 2020 | 1.41 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WV2 1BD - Data from Apr 2022
| Temple St | 111 m | |
| Old Hall St | 124 m | |
| Temple St | 132 m | |
| Old Hall St | 145 m | |
| Car Park | 203 m | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 212 m | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 213 m | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 214 m | |
| Wolverhampton Rail Station | 641 m | |
| Coseley Rail Station | 4.81 km | |
| Coseley Rail Station | 4.87 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WV2 1BD - Data from Dec 2021
| Horseley Fields Junction | 827 m | |
| Peace Green | 1.52 km | |
| Wolverhampton Locks | 2.42 km | |
| Stowlawn Wood | 2.45 km | |
| Park Hill | 2.54 km | |
| Park Coppice | 2.68 km | |
| Ashen Coppice | 2.99 km | |
| Aldersley Junction | 3.2 km | |
| Alder Coppice | 3.54 km | |
| Beacon Hill | 3.92 km | |
| Sedgley Beacon | 4.01 km | |
| The Gorge | Valley | 4.23 km |
| Bradney Wood | 4.35 km | |
| Bushbury Hill | 4.36 km | |
| Light Wood | 4.43 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.58214800 |
| Longitude | -2.12422200 |
| OS Easting | 391680 |
| OS Northing | 0298267 |
| 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 | St Peter's |
| 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: Ethnic family life Subgroup: Young families and students |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Wolverhampton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33019606 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wolverhampton 020 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wolverhampton 020F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3A2 |