The postcode WV2 3JA is located in Wolverhampton, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WV2 3JA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WV2 3JA is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.8 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 3JA as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Multicultural new arrivals.
The closest road name to WV2 3JA is Goldthorn Hill which is centered 21 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Goldthorn Hill Rd and is 87 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.83 km away at The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 2.34 km away.
The closest primary school to WV2 3JA (for ages 11 and under) is St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 12, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Colton Hills Community School. The last OFSTED inspection on September 25, 2018 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of WV2 3JA is The Great Western and is 2.39 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 6, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Woodcross Fish Bar and is 2.73 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on May 8, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for WV2 3JA 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 3JA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WV2 3JA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WV2 3JA
| 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 3JA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 505 m |
| The Royal School, Wolverhampton | Academy | 4-19 | Good (July 3, 2019) | 577 m |
| Colton Hills Community School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 25, 2018) | 765 m |
| Goldthorn Park Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 783 m | |
| WV2 Education | Independent school | 14-16 | Requires improvement (November 4, 2021) | 839 m |
| Graiseley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2018) | 958 m |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (November 24, 2021) | 1.05 km |
| The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton | Academy | 11-19 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.08 km |
| Woodfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.08 km | |
| SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 5, 2019) | 1.3 km |
| Grove Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 1.3 km |
| Bantock Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 1.3 km |
| Parkfield Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 1.48 km |
| Progress Schools - Wolverhampton | Independent school | 11-16 | 1.53 km | |
| Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 1.59 km |
| Spring Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 10, 2019) | 1.68 km |
| Merridale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 25, 2018) | 1.76 km |
| Warstones Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 2.1 km |
| Lanesfield Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 2.15 km |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.25 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WV2 3JA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Western | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 2.39 km | |
| Grand Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2019 | 2.44 km | |
| Aldi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2019 | 2.47 km | |
| The Bluebrick | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2019 | 2.47 km | |
| Best Price | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 5, 2019 | 2.62 km | |
| Meals On Wheels | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2020 | 2.63 km | |
| Getir UK Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2022 | 2.66 km | |
| S K Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2017 | 2.71 km | |
| Springfield Cafe (University Of Wolverhampton) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2020 | 2.73 km | |
| Woodcross Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 8, 2019 | 2.73 km | |
| The Meat Corner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2021 | 2.74 km | |
| Belvidere Court Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 25, 2019 | 2.75 km | |
| Cygnet Sedgley House/Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 2.75 km | |
| Soho Cash & Carry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 20, 2019 | 2.77 km | |
| Bilston Spice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 12, 2022 | 2.79 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2020 | 2.79 km | |
| Delightful Desserts | Awaiting Inspection | 2.8 km | |
| Golden Hill | Awaiting Inspection | 2.8 km | |
| Premier Woodcross Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2018 | 2.8 km | |
| UTC Wolverhampton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2020 | 2.81 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WV2 3JA - Data from Apr 2022
| Goldthorn Hill Rd | 87 m | |
| Goldthorn Hill Rd | 110 m | |
| Chetwynd Rd | 189 m | |
| Goldthorne Hill Rd | 191 m | |
| Goldthorne Hill Rd | 205 m | |
| The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.83 km | |
| The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.83 km | |
| The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.83 km | |
| Wolverhampton Rail Station | 2.34 km | |
| Coseley Rail Station | 4.04 km | |
| Coseley Rail Station | 4.09 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WV2 3JA - Data from Dec 2021
| Park Coppice | 1.01 km | |
| Park Hill | 1.22 km | |
| Ashen Coppice | 1.42 km | |
| Alder Coppice | 1.9 km | |
| Horseley Fields Junction | 2.36 km | |
| Beacon Hill | 2.59 km | |
| Sedgley Beacon | 2.68 km | |
| Light Wood | 2.8 km | |
| Bradney Wood | 2.86 km | |
| The Gorge | Valley | 3.02 km |
| Peace Green | 3.02 km | |
| Lloyd Wood | 3.14 km | |
| Stowlawn Wood | 3.37 km | |
| Hursthill Wood | 3.44 km | |
| Lyde Brook Coppice | 3.45 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WV2 3JA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.56788000 |
| Longitude | -2.13321000 |
| OS Easting | 391068 |
| OS Northing | 0296681 |
| 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 | Blakenhall |
| 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: Asian traits Subgroup: Multicultural new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Wolverhampton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33021338 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wolverhampton 030 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wolverhampton 030A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C2 |