The postcode WV2 1HX is located in Wolverhampton, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WV2 1HX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WV2 1HX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.1 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 WV2 1HX as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to WV2 1HX is Mills Crescent which is centered 112 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Cable St and is 135 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 542 m away at The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 1.24 km away.
The closest primary school to WV2 1HX (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 1HX is The Great Western and is 1.18 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 6, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Bilston Spice and is 1.72 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on March 12, 2022.
Residents reported an average download speed of 120.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.9 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 1.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WV2 1HX 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 1HX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WV2 1HX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WV2 1HX
| 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 WV2 1HX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 5, 2019) | 227 m |
| Grove Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 227 m |
| WV2 Education | Independent school | 14-16 | Requires improvement (November 4, 2021) | 711 m |
| St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 978 m |
| Graiseley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2018) | 1.02 km |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Good (July 14, 2021) | 1.05 km |
| Eastfield Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 1.15 km |
| Progress Schools - Wolverhampton | Independent school | 11-16 | 1.17 km | |
| Parkfield Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 1.28 km |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (November 24, 2021) | 1.33 km |
| The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton | Academy | 11-19 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.45 km |
| East Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 12, 2019) | 1.52 km |
| Goldthorn Park Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.53 km | |
| The Royal School, Wolverhampton | Academy | 4-19 | Good (July 3, 2019) | 1.53 km |
| Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 1.64 km |
| Thomas Telford University Technical College | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 1.73 km |
| Bantock Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 1.88 km |
| Spring Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 10, 2019) | 1.91 km |
| Woden Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 11, 2015) | 1.94 km |
| Stowlawn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 18, 2017) | 1.95 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WV2 1HX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Western | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 1.18 km | |
| Grand Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2019 | 1.27 km | |
| Aldi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2019 | 1.31 km | |
| The Bluebrick | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2019 | 1.31 km | |
| Soho Cash & Carry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 20, 2019 | 1.46 km | |
| Getir UK Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2022 | 1.52 km | |
| Meals On Wheels | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2020 | 1.53 km | |
| Hope Lunch Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 1.65 km | |
| Springfield Cafe (University Of Wolverhampton) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2020 | 1.67 km | |
| The Meat Corner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2021 | 1.7 km | |
| S K Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2017 | 1.71 km | |
| Bilston Spice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 12, 2022 | 1.72 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2020 | 1.72 km | |
| UTC Wolverhampton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2020 | 1.73 km | |
| City Of Wolverhampton College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2021 | 1.74 km | |
| Chick King Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 21, 2018 | 1.75 km | |
| Easy Shop Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 1.75 km | |
| Lloyds Chemists | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 1.75 km | |
| Normacs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 5, 2020 | 1.75 km | |
| Pizza Line & Grill LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 4, 2021 | 1.75 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WV2 1HX - Data from Apr 2022
| Cable St | 135 m | |
| Cable St | 140 m | |
| All Saints Church | 176 m | |
| All Saints Church | 210 m | |
| Cartwright St | 322 m | |
| The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) | 542 m | |
| The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) | 543 m | |
| The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) | 544 m | |
| Wolverhampton Rail Station | 1.24 km | |
| Coseley Rail Station | 4.01 km | |
| Coseley Rail Station | 4.07 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WV2 1HX - Data from Dec 2021
| Horseley Fields Junction | 1 km | |
| Park Hill | 1.94 km | |
| Stowlawn Wood | 1.99 km | |
| Park Coppice | 2.29 km | |
| Peace Green | 2.3 km | |
| Ashen Coppice | 2.49 km | |
| Alder Coppice | 3.06 km | |
| Wolverhampton Locks | 3.18 km | |
| Beacon Hill | 3.25 km | |
| Sedgley Beacon | 3.33 km | |
| The Gorge | Valley | 3.51 km |
| Hursthill Wood | 3.98 km | |
| Aldersley Junction | 3.99 km | |
| Light Wood | 4.26 km | |
| Bradney Wood | 4.32 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WV2 1HX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 120.9 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 11.9 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 17.6 | 1.4 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 99.1 | 11.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 548.7 | 38 |
Energy usage data for WV2 1HX - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.57651000 |
| Longitude | -2.11678300 |
| OS Easting | 392183 |
| OS Northing | 0297639 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Wolverhampton South East |
| Electoral Ward | Ettingshall |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Social renting young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Wolverhampton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33023233 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wolverhampton 035 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wolverhampton 035F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |