The postcode WV2 4AL is located in Wolverhampton, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WV2 4AL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
WV2 4AL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.6 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 4AL as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Multicultural new arrivals.
The closest road name to WV2 4AL is Church Lane which is centered 10 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Church Street and is 223 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 530 m away at Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 985 m away.
The closest primary school to WV2 4AL (for ages 11 and under) is Graiseley Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 3, 2018.
The local pub for residents of WV2 4AL is The Great Western and is 1.08 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 1.78 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 21, 2018.
Policing for WV2 4AL 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 4AL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WV2 4AL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WV2 4AL
| 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 4AL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Wolverhampton | Independent school | 11-16 | 247 m | |
| Graiseley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2018) | 465 m |
| WV2 Education | Independent school | 14-16 | Requires improvement (November 4, 2021) | 685 m |
| Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 724 m |
| SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 5, 2019) | 737 m |
| Grove Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 737 m |
| St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 981 m |
| Bantock Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 1.1 km |
| The Royal School, Wolverhampton | Academy | 4-19 | Good (July 3, 2019) | 1.1 km |
| Broadmeadow Special School | Special school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 1.16 km |
| Merridale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 25, 2018) | 1.23 km |
| West Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.41 km |
| Thomas Telford University Technical College | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 1.43 km |
| Wolverhampton Grammar School | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.51 km | |
| Eastfield Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 1.59 km |
| Woden Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 11, 2015) | 1.72 km |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Good (July 14, 2021) | 1.74 km |
| Dunstall Hill Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (April 10, 2019) | 1.76 km |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (November 24, 2021) | 1.87 km |
| Goldthorn Park Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.89 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WV2 4AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Western | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 1.08 km | |
| Grand Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2019 | 1.1 km | |
| Aldi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2019 | 1.13 km | |
| The Bluebrick | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2019 | 1.13 km | |
| Meals On Wheels | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2020 | 1.25 km | |
| Getir UK Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2022 | 1.29 km | |
| Springfield Cafe (University Of Wolverhampton) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2020 | 1.34 km | |
| UTC Wolverhampton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2020 | 1.43 km | |
| Soho Cash & Carry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 20, 2019 | 1.5 km | |
| Springfield Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 1.64 km | |
| Alan Garbett | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 13, 2018 | 1.67 km | |
| Casper Stores Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement December 14, 2020 | 1.68 km | |
| Guvy's Newsagents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2019 | 1.7 km | |
| Woden Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 17, 2019 | 1.72 km | |
| Spence & Taste | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 24, 2019 | 1.77 km | |
| Chick King Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 21, 2018 | 1.78 km | |
| Easy Shop Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 1.78 km | |
| Lloyds Chemists | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 1.78 km | |
| Normacs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 5, 2020 | 1.78 km | |
| Pizza Line & Grill LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 4, 2021 | 1.78 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WV2 4AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Church Street | 223 m | |
| Temple Street | 233 m | |
| Temple St | 278 m | |
| London Place | 315 m | |
| Temple St | 316 m | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 530 m | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 530 m | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 531 m | |
| Wolverhampton Rail Station | 985 m | |
| Coseley Rail Station | 4.82 km | |
| Coseley Rail Station | 4.88 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WV2 4AL - Data from Dec 2021
| Horseley Fields Junction | 1.21 km | |
| Peace Green | 1.65 km | |
| Park Hill | 2.37 km | |
| Park Coppice | 2.41 km | |
| Wolverhampton Locks | 2.57 km | |
| Stowlawn Wood | 2.76 km | |
| Ashen Coppice | 2.76 km | |
| Aldersley Junction | 3.27 km | |
| Alder Coppice | 3.29 km | |
| Beacon Hill | 3.78 km | |
| Sedgley Beacon | 3.87 km | |
| Bradney Wood | 3.98 km | |
| Light Wood | 4.08 km | |
| The Gorge | Valley | 4.12 km |
| Lloyd Wood | 4.43 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.58025500 |
| Longitude | -2.12895300 |
| OS Easting | 391359 |
| OS Northing | 0298057 |
| 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 | E33018693 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wolverhampton 035 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wolverhampton 035A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C2 |