The postcode WV2 2BL is located in Wolverhampton, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in December 1995 and is an active postcode. WV2 2BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WV2 2BL 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 2BL as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to WV2 2BL is Major Street which is centered 55 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Pond Lane and is 141 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 860 m away at The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 1.56 km away.
The closest primary school to WV2 2BL (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 2BL is The Great Western and is 1.46 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 1.36 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on March 12, 2022.
Policing for WV2 2BL 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 2BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WV2 2BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WV2 2BL
| Introduction | December 1995 |
| 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 2BL - 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) | 579 m |
| Grove Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 579 m |
| WV2 Education | Independent school | 14-16 | Requires improvement (November 4, 2021) | 973 m |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Good (July 14, 2021) | 976 m |
| Parkfield Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 999 m |
| St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 1.15 km |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (November 24, 2021) | 1.17 km |
| Eastfield Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 1.23 km |
| The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton | Academy | 11-19 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.28 km |
| East Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 12, 2019) | 1.3 km |
| Graiseley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2018) | 1.34 km |
| Goldthorn Park Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.45 km | |
| Progress Schools - Wolverhampton | Independent school | 11-16 | 1.55 km | |
| Stowlawn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 18, 2017) | 1.65 km |
| Green Park School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (February 28, 2020) | 1.65 km |
| Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre | Special school | 16-19 | Good (June 6, 2018) | 1.65 km |
| Spring Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 10, 2019) | 1.65 km |
| Bilston Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 11, 2019) | 1.72 km |
| The Royal School, Wolverhampton | Academy | 4-19 | Good (July 3, 2019) | 1.77 km |
| Lanesfield Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 1.87 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WV2 2BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meat Corner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2021 | 1.33 km | |
| S K Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2017 | 1.34 km | |
| Bilston Spice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 12, 2022 | 1.36 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2020 | 1.36 km | |
| City Of Wolverhampton College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2021 | 1.39 km | |
| The Great Western | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 1.46 km | |
| Grand Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2019 | 1.56 km | |
| Aldi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2019 | 1.61 km | |
| The Bluebrick | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2019 | 1.61 km | |
| The Willows | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2020 | 1.65 km | |
| Soho Cash & Carry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 20, 2019 | 1.67 km | |
| Dera Baba Gobind Dass Sikh Tem | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2018 | 1.7 km | |
| Hayes News & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2018 | 1.7 km | |
| Shri Durga Bhawan Temple | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 30, 2021 | 1.7 km | |
| Bilston Church Of England Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2019 | 1.72 km | |
| Newlyn Court Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2019 | 1.8 km | |
| Getir UK Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2022 | 1.81 km | |
| Hope Lunch Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 1.82 km | |
| Katie's CakeLand | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2021 | 1.82 km | |
| Meals On Wheels | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2020 | 1.83 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WV2 2BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Pond Lane | 141 m | |
| Pond Lane | 168 m | |
| Cable St | 265 m | |
| Cable St | 269 m | |
| Dixon St | 281 m | |
| The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) | 860 m | |
| The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) | 861 m | |
| The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) | 862 m | |
| Wolverhampton Rail Station | 1.56 km | |
| Coseley Rail Station | 3.65 km | |
| Coseley Rail Station | 3.71 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WV2 2BL - Data from Dec 2021
| Horseley Fields Junction | 1.21 km | |
| Stowlawn Wood | 1.77 km | |
| Park Hill | 1.79 km | |
| Park Coppice | 2.27 km | |
| Ashen Coppice | 2.39 km | |
| Peace Green | 2.66 km | |
| Alder Coppice | 2.97 km | |
| Beacon Hill | 3.01 km | |
| Sedgley Beacon | 3.1 km | |
| The Gorge | Valley | 3.23 km |
| Wolverhampton Locks | 3.52 km | |
| Hursthill Wood | 3.7 km | |
| Light Wood | 4.32 km | |
| Rounds Hill | 4.33 km | |
| Aldersley Junction | 4.35 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.57437200 |
| Longitude | -2.11224100 |
| OS Easting | 392490 |
| OS Northing | 0297399 |
| 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 |