The postcode WV3 9BQ is located in Wolverhampton, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in August 1992 and terminated in May 1994.WV3 9BQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
WV3 9BQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.2 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 9BQ as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.
The closest road name to WV3 9BQ is Mansard Close which is centered 106 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bantock Avenue and is 143 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.94 km away at Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 2.3 km away.
The closest primary school to WV3 9BQ (for ages 11 and under) is Merridale Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 25, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is St Peter's Collegiate Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on July 6, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of WV3 9BQ is The Bluebrick and is 2.45 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 12, 2019.
Policing for WV3 9BQ 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 9BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WV3 9BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WV3 9BQ
| Introduction | August 1992 |
| Termination | May 1994 |
| 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 WV3 9BQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merridale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 25, 2018) | 379 m |
| Bantock Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 570 m |
| Wolverhampton Grammar School | Independent school | 4-18 | 693 m | |
| Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 880 m |
| Uplands Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 927 m |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 1.06 km |
| City of Wolverhampton College | College | 16-99 | Good (November 17, 2017) | 1.1 km |
| St Peter's Collegiate Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (July 6, 2017) | 1.15 km |
| St Edmunds Catholic Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 1.15 km |
| The Royal School, Wolverhampton | Academy | 4-19 | Good (July 3, 2019) | 1.26 km |
| Wolverhampton Girls' High School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.29 km | |
| Westacre Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Requires improvement (September 15, 2021) | 1.35 km |
| Progress Schools - Wolverhampton | Independent school | 11-16 | 1.38 km | |
| Graiseley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2018) | 1.42 km |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 7, 2019) | 1.44 km |
| Woodfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.46 km | |
| Warstones Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 1.53 km |
| Broadmeadow Special School | Special school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 1.59 km |
| West Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.63 km |
| Newbridge Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.78 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WV3 9BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2.45 km | |
| The Bluebrick | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2019 | 2.45 km | |
| Springfield Cafe (University Of Wolverhampton) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2020 | 2.45 km | |
| Meals On Wheels | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2020 | 2.46 km | |
| The Great Western | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 2.47 km | |
| Getir UK Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2022 | 2.53 km | |
| Wickes Building Supplies Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2021 | 2.54 km | |
| UTC Wolverhampton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2020 | 2.55 km | |
| The Griddle | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 2.64 km | |
| The Well (Wolverhampton Foodbank) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2019 | 2.64 km | |
| Springfield Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 2.64 km | |
| Casper Stores Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement December 14, 2020 | 2.65 km | |
| Alan Garbett | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 13, 2018 | 2.78 km | |
| Woden Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 17, 2019 | 2.84 km | |
| Stop 'N' Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2019 | 2.86 km | |
| Soho Cash & Carry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 20, 2019 | 2.87 km | |
| Little Dessert Shop Holdings | Exempt January 11, 2022 | 2.88 km | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 2.89 km | |
| Molineux Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 16, 2018 | 2.89 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WV3 9BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Bantock Avenue | 143 m | |
| Bantock Avenue | 177 m | |
| Bantock House Museum | 191 m | |
| Aspen Way | 229 m | |
| Bantock House Museum | 252 m | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.94 km | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.94 km | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.94 km | |
| Wolverhampton Rail Station | 2.3 km | |
| Bilbrook Rail Station | 5.4 km | |
| Bilbrook Rail Station | 5.47 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WV3 9BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Peace Green | 2.18 km | |
| Park Coppice | 2.62 km | |
| Horseley Fields Junction | 2.7 km | |
| Wolverhampton Locks | 2.89 km | |
| Park Hill | 3.05 km | |
| Bradney Wood | 3.09 km | |
| Ashen Coppice | 3.12 km | |
| Aldersley Junction | 3.17 km | |
| Light Wood | 3.46 km | |
| Alder Coppice | 3.47 km | |
| Foxhill Plantation | 3.74 km | |
| Orton Hill | 3.75 km | |
| Lloyd Wood | 3.8 km | |
| Nut Tree Coppice | 3.87 km | |
| The Pool | 4.08 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.57971500 |
| Longitude | -2.15195900 |
| OS Easting | 389800 |
| OS Northing | 0298000 |
| 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: Asian traits Subgroup: Achieving minorities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Wolverhampton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33021320 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wolverhampton 026 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wolverhampton 026B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C1 |