The postcode WV3 7HL is located in Wolverhampton, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WV3 7HL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WV3 7HL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.3 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 WV3 7HL as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Indian tech achievers.
The closest road name to WV3 7HL is Rowan Crescent which is centered 19 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hazel Rd and is 109 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.84 km away at Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 3.24 km away.
The closest primary school to WV3 7HL (for ages 11 and under) is St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 7, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Highfields School. The last OFSTED inspection on October 20, 2021 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of WV3 7HL is The Great Western and is 3.39 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 6, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 99.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WV3 7HL 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 WV3 7HL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WV3 7HL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WV3 7HL
| 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 WV3 7HL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 7, 2019) | 512 m |
| Warstones Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 560 m |
| Uplands Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 847 m |
| Woodfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.12 km | |
| Springdale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 15, 2019) | 1.15 km |
| Westacre Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Requires improvement (September 15, 2021) | 1.21 km |
| Bantock Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 1.28 km |
| Bhylls Acre Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 1.34 km |
| Penn Fields School | Special school | 5-19 | Requires improvement (March 28, 2019) | 1.36 km |
| Highfields School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 1.36 km |
| Merridale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 25, 2018) | 1.37 km |
| St Peter's Collegiate Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (July 6, 2017) | 1.52 km |
| St Edmunds Catholic Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 1.52 km |
| Castlecroft Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 23, 2018) | 1.56 km |
| The Royal School, Wolverhampton | Academy | 4-19 | Good (July 3, 2019) | 1.62 km |
| Wolverhampton Grammar School | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.66 km | |
| Smestow School | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 16, 2019) | 1.8 km |
| Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 1.81 km |
| Penn Hall School | Special school | 3-19 | Outstanding (June 13, 2017) | 1.82 km |
| City of Wolverhampton College | College | 16-99 | Good (November 17, 2017) | 1.83 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WV3 7HL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2019 | 3.38 km | |
| The Great Western | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 3.39 km | |
| Aldi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2019 | 3.39 km | |
| The Bluebrick | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2019 | 3.39 km | |
| Meals On Wheels | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2020 | 3.42 km | |
| Springfield Cafe (University Of Wolverhampton) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2020 | 3.43 km | |
| Getir UK Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2022 | 3.49 km | |
| UTC Wolverhampton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2020 | 3.53 km | |
| Wickes Building Supplies Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2021 | 3.54 km | |
| Springfield Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 3.64 km | |
| The Griddle | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 3.64 km | |
| The Well (Wolverhampton Foodbank) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2019 | 3.64 km | |
| Casper Stores Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement December 14, 2020 | 3.65 km | |
| Alan Garbett | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 13, 2018 | 3.77 km | |
| Soho Cash & Carry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 20, 2019 | 3.81 km | |
| Woden Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 17, 2019 | 3.83 km | |
| Stop 'N' Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2019 | 3.86 km | |
| Little Dessert Shop Holdings | Exempt January 11, 2022 | 3.86 km | |
| Guvy's Newsagents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2019 | 3.87 km | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 3.89 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WV3 7HL - Data from Apr 2022
| Hazel Rd | 109 m | |
| Marnel Drive | 119 m | |
| Hazel Rd | 134 m | |
| Marnel Drive | 145 m | |
| The Gunmakers Arms | 307 m | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.84 km | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.84 km | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.84 km | |
| Wolverhampton Rail Station | 3.24 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WV3 7HL - Data from Dec 2021
| Bradney Wood | 2.18 km | |
| Park Coppice | 2.47 km | |
| Light Wood | 2.67 km | |
| Foxhill Plantation | 2.74 km | |
| Orton Hill | 2.75 km | |
| Nut Tree Coppice | 2.86 km | |
| Ashen Coppice | 2.98 km | |
| Lloyd Wood | 2.98 km | |
| Fox Hill | 3.1 km | |
| Park Hill | 3.11 km | |
| Alder Coppice | 3.17 km | |
| Peace Green | 3.18 km | |
| Lyde Brook Coppice | 3.25 km | |
| The Pool | 3.28 km | |
| Ladywell Wood | 3.34 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WV3 7HL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 63.2 Mbps | 99.7 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 12.3 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8 | 1.3 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 15.7 | 1.7 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 90.5 | 12.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 363.3 | 36 |
Energy usage data for WV3 7HL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.57302200 |
| Longitude | -2.16198400 |
| OS Easting | 389119 |
| OS Northing | 0297257 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Wolverhampton South West |
| Electoral Ward | Merry Hill |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Indian tech achievers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Wolverhampton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33021309 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wolverhampton 021 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wolverhampton 021B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A1 |