The postcode WV2 4HB is located in Wolverhampton, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1999.WV2 4HB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WV2 4HB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.7 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 4HB as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to WV2 4HB is Retreat Street which is centered 78 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Penn Rd and is 135 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 892 m away at Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 1.34 km away.
The closest primary school to WV2 4HB (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 4HB is The Great Western and is 1.45 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 2.15 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 21, 2018.
Policing for WV2 4HB 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 4HB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WV2 4HB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WV2 4HB
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | December 1999 |
| 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 4HB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graiseley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2018) | 314 m |
| Progress Schools - Wolverhampton | Independent school | 11-16 | 348 m | |
| Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 471 m |
| Bantock Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 710 m |
| WV2 Education | Independent school | 14-16 | Requires improvement (November 4, 2021) | 726 m |
| The Royal School, Wolverhampton | Academy | 4-19 | Good (July 3, 2019) | 795 m |
| Merridale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 25, 2018) | 905 m |
| St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 909 m |
| SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 5, 2019) | 995 m |
| Grove Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 995 m |
| Broadmeadow Special School | Special school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 1.23 km |
| Wolverhampton Grammar School | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.28 km | |
| West Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.45 km |
| Woodfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.68 km | |
| Thomas Telford University Technical College | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 1.74 km |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 1.78 km |
| Goldthorn Park Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.84 km | |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (November 24, 2021) | 1.9 km |
| Dunstall Hill Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (April 10, 2019) | 1.91 km |
| City of Wolverhampton College | College | 16-99 | Good (November 17, 2017) | 1.91 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WV2 4HB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Western | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 1.45 km | |
| Grand Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2019 | 1.47 km | |
| Aldi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2019 | 1.49 km | |
| The Bluebrick | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2019 | 1.49 km | |
| Meals On Wheels | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2020 | 1.58 km | |
| Getir UK Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2022 | 1.63 km | |
| Springfield Cafe (University Of Wolverhampton) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2020 | 1.65 km | |
| UTC Wolverhampton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2020 | 1.74 km | |
| Soho Cash & Carry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 20, 2019 | 1.88 km | |
| Springfield Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 1.93 km | |
| Casper Stores Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement December 14, 2020 | 1.96 km | |
| Alan Garbett | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 13, 2018 | 1.99 km | |
| Guvy's Newsagents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2019 | 2.04 km | |
| Woden Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 17, 2019 | 2.04 km | |
| Stop 'N' Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2019 | 2.13 km | |
| Spence & Taste | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 24, 2019 | 2.13 km | |
| Chick King Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 21, 2018 | 2.15 km | |
| Easy Shop Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 2.15 km | |
| Lloyds Chemists | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 2.15 km | |
| Normacs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 5, 2020 | 2.15 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WV2 4HB - Data from Apr 2022
| Penn Rd | 135 m | |
| Lea Rd | 143 m | |
| Penn Rd | 187 m | |
| Lea Rd | 225 m | |
| Marston Road | 324 m | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 892 m | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 893 m | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 894 m | |
| Wolverhampton Rail Station | 1.34 km | |
| Coseley Rail Station | 4.93 km | |
| Coseley Rail Station | 4.98 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WV2 4HB - Data from Dec 2021
| Horseley Fields Junction | 1.6 km | |
| Peace Green | 1.81 km | |
| Park Coppice | 2.23 km | |
| Park Hill | 2.32 km | |
| Ashen Coppice | 2.63 km | |
| Wolverhampton Locks | 2.71 km | |
| Alder Coppice | 3.12 km | |
| Stowlawn Wood | 3.13 km | |
| Aldersley Junction | 3.32 km | |
| Bradney Wood | 3.62 km | |
| Beacon Hill | 3.73 km | |
| Light Wood | 3.76 km | |
| Sedgley Beacon | 3.82 km | |
| The Gorge | Valley | 4.11 km |
| Lloyd Wood | 4.11 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.57883700 |
| Longitude | -2.13424700 |
| OS Easting | 391000 |
| OS Northing | 0297900 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Wolverhampton South West |
| Electoral Ward | Graiseley |
| 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: Challenged Asian terraces Subgroup: Asian terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Wolverhampton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33021303 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wolverhampton 020 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wolverhampton 020A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |