The postcode WV2 4BS is located in Wolverhampton, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WV2 4BS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WV2 4BS 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 4BS as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Multicultural new arrivals.
The closest road name to WV2 4BS is Bloomsbury Street which is centered 45 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Church Street and is 241 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 692 m away at Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 1.15 km away.
The closest primary school to WV2 4BS (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 4BS is The Great Western and is 1.25 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 1.95 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 21, 2018.
Policing for WV2 4BS 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 4BS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WV2 4BS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WV2 4BS
| 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 4BS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Wolverhampton | Independent school | 11-16 | 233 m | |
| Graiseley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2018) | 345 m |
| Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 600 m |
| WV2 Education | Independent school | 14-16 | Requires improvement (November 4, 2021) | 666 m |
| SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 5, 2019) | 833 m |
| Grove Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 833 m |
| St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 919 m |
| Bantock Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 925 m |
| The Royal School, Wolverhampton | Academy | 4-19 | Good (July 3, 2019) | 949 m |
| Merridale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 25, 2018) | 1.08 km |
| Broadmeadow Special School | Special school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 1.19 km |
| Wolverhampton Grammar School | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.4 km | |
| West Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.42 km |
| Thomas Telford University Technical College | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 1.57 km |
| Eastfield Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 1.77 km |
| Dunstall Hill Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (April 10, 2019) | 1.83 km |
| Goldthorn Park Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.85 km | |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (November 24, 2021) | 1.87 km |
| Woden Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 11, 2015) | 1.87 km |
| Woodfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.87 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WV2 4BS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Western | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 1.25 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 | 1.29 km | |
| The Bluebrick | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2019 | 1.29 km | |
| Meals On Wheels | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2020 | 1.4 km | |
| Getir UK Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2022 | 1.45 km | |
| Springfield Cafe (University Of Wolverhampton) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2020 | 1.48 km | |
| UTC Wolverhampton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2020 | 1.57 km | |
| Soho Cash & Carry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 20, 2019 | 1.67 km | |
| Springfield Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 1.77 km | |
| Casper Stores Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement December 14, 2020 | 1.81 km | |
| Alan Garbett | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 13, 2018 | 1.82 km | |
| Guvy's Newsagents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2019 | 1.85 km | |
| Woden Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 17, 2019 | 1.87 km | |
| Spence & Taste | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 24, 2019 | 1.93 km | |
| Chick King Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 21, 2018 | 1.95 km | |
| Easy Shop Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 1.95 km | |
| Lloyds Chemists | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 1.95 km | |
| Normacs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 5, 2020 | 1.95 km | |
| Pizza Line & Grill LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 4, 2021 | 1.95 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WV2 4BS - Data from Apr 2022
| Church Street | 241 m | |
| Temple Street | 316 m | |
| London Place | 320 m | |
| Lea Rd | 327 m | |
| School St | 344 m | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 692 m | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 693 m | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 694 m | |
| Wolverhampton Rail Station | 1.15 km | |
| Coseley Rail Station | 4.85 km | |
| Coseley Rail Station | 4.91 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WV2 4BS - Data from Dec 2021
| Horseley Fields Junction | 1.38 km | |
| Peace Green | 1.72 km | |
| Park Coppice | 2.31 km | |
| Park Hill | 2.33 km | |
| Wolverhampton Locks | 2.64 km | |
| Ashen Coppice | 2.69 km | |
| Stowlawn Wood | 2.92 km | |
| Alder Coppice | 3.2 km | |
| Aldersley Junction | 3.29 km | |
| Beacon Hill | 3.74 km | |
| Bradney Wood | 3.81 km | |
| Sedgley Beacon | 3.83 km | |
| Light Wood | 3.93 km | |
| The Gorge | Valley | 4.1 km |
| Lloyd Wood | 4.28 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.57953300 |
| Longitude | -2.13126800 |
| OS Easting | 391202 |
| OS Northing | 0297977 |
| 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 | E33018691 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wolverhampton 035 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wolverhampton 035A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C2 |