Postcode WV2 1HZ (Wolverhampton)

Map showing WV2 1HZ and nearby postcodes

The postcode WV2 1HZ is located in Wolverhampton, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WV2 1HZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WV2 1HZ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 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 WV2 1HZ as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.

The closest road name to WV2 1HZ is Christopher Road which is centered 66 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Cartwright St and is 97 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 579 m away at The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 1.23 km away.

The closest primary school to WV2 1HZ (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 1HZ is The Great Western and is 1.21 km 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 1.83 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 21, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 83.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.1 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 1.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for WV2 1HZ is covered by the West Midlands police force association and Wolverhampton City is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to WV2 1HZ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WV2 1HZ, and the approximate distance away.

Christopher Road 66 m
Jeffs Avenue 83 m
Bowdler Road 100 m
Mills Crescent 117 m
Caledonia Road 135 m
The Square 169 m
Derry Street 171 m
All Saints Road 182 m
Brown Street 221 m
Maxwell Road 239 m
Lilleshall Crescent 253 m
Pond Lane 254 m
Tansley View 254 m
Gower Street 262 m
Birmingham Road 271 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WV2 1HZ

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WV2 1HZ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy Good
(March 5, 2019)
0 m
Grove Primary Academy Good
(November 14, 2018)
0 m
WV2 Education Requires improvement
(November 4, 2021)
497 m
Graiseley Primary School Good
(October 3, 2018)
789 m
St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School Good
(March 12, 2019)
793 m
Progress Schools - Wolverhampton 984 m
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy Good
(July 14, 2021)
1.26 km
The Royal School, Wolverhampton Good
(July 3, 2019)
1.31 km
Eastfield Primary School Good
(February 8, 2017)
1.31 km
St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy Requires improvement
(November 24, 2021)
1.31 km
Parkfield Primary School Good
(September 16, 2021)
1.35 km
The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton Good
(April 19, 2018)
1.42 km
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton Good
(February 5, 2020)
1.43 km
Goldthorn Park Primary School 1.46 km
Bantock Primary School Good
(October 14, 2021)
1.65 km
Thomas Telford University Technical College Good
(June 20, 2018)
1.73 km
East Park Academy Outstanding
(June 12, 2019)
1.75 km
Broadmeadow Special School Good
(October 9, 2019)
1.83 km
Merridale Primary School Good
(October 25, 2018)
1.9 km
Spring Vale Primary School Outstanding
(October 10, 2019)
1.94 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WV2 1HZ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Great Western Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 6, 2020
1.21 km
Grand Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 11, 2019
1.28 km
Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
September 26, 2019
1.33 km
The Bluebrick Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 12, 2019
1.33 km
Getir UK Limited Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
February 12, 2022
1.53 km
Meals On Wheels Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
February 17, 2020
1.53 km
Soho Cash & Carry Distributors/Transporters 4
Good
March 20, 2019
1.54 km
Springfield Cafe (University Of Wolverhampton) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 23, 2020
1.66 km
UTC Wolverhampton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 5, 2020
1.73 km
Hope Lunch Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
1.76 km
Chick King Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
August 21, 2018
1.83 km
Easy Shop Supermarket Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 28, 2020
1.83 km
Lloyds Chemists Retailers - other Exempt
March 26, 2018
1.83 km
Normacs Retailers - other 4
Good
March 5, 2020
1.83 km
Pizza Line & Grill LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
March 4, 2021
1.83 km
Spence & Taste Mobile caterer 4
Good
April 24, 2019
1.87 km
Guvy's Newsagents Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 3, 2019
1.89 km
The Meat Corner Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 9, 2021
1.91 km
S K Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 5, 2017
1.91 km
Bilston Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
March 12, 2022
1.93 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WV2 1HZ - Data from Apr 2022

Cartwright St Bus Stop/Station 97 m
Cartwright St Bus Stop/Station 109 m
Vicarage Rd Bus Stop/Station 136 m
Granville Street Bus Stop/Station 262 m
Derry St Bus Stop/Station 271 m
The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 579 m
The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 580 m
The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 581 m
Wolverhampton Rail Station Rail 1.23 km
Coseley Rail Station Rail 4.12 km
Coseley Rail Station Rail 4.18 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WV2 1HZ - Data from Dec 2021

Horseley Fields Junction Inland Water 1.09 km
Park Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.89 km
Park Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.17 km
Stowlawn Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km
Peace Green Urban Greenspace 2.22 km
Ashen Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.41 km
Alder Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.98 km
Wolverhampton Locks Inland Water 3.12 km
Beacon Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.25 km
Sedgley Beacon Hill Or Mountain 3.33 km
The Gorge Valley 3.54 km
Aldersley Junction Inland Water 3.9 km
Hursthill Wood Woodland Or Forest 4 km
Light Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.09 km
Bradney Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.13 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for WV2 1HZ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 107 Mbps 83.3 Mbps 107 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 11.1 Mbps 19.53 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 19 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 91.4 12.4
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

17 meters consuming 197,834 kWh - mean 11,637 kWh : median 11,579 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

15 meters consuming 41,332 kWh - mean 2,755 kWh : median 2,816 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for WV2 1HZ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.57637100
Longitude -2.12013200
OS Easting 391956
OS Northing 0297624
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4913
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Midlands

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000031
Travel To Work Area Wolverhampton and Walsall

NHS

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

2011 Census

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 E33023234
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Wolverhampton 035
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Wolverhampton 035G
Output Area / Small Area 4A1