The postcode WV4 5BG is located in Wolverhampton, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WV4 5BG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WV4 5BG 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 WV4 5BG as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.
The closest road name to WV4 5BG is Wardlow Close which is centered 58 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Goldthorn Hill Rd and is 207 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.03 km away at The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 2.51 km away.
The closest primary school to WV4 5BG (for ages 11 and under) is St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 12, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Colton Hills Community School. The last OFSTED inspection on September 25, 2018 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of WV4 5BG is The Great Western and is 2.57 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 6, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Woodcross Fish Bar and is 2.81 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on May 8, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 139.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 80% 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 2.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WV4 5BG 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 WV4 5BG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WV4 5BG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WV4 5BG
| 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 WV4 5BG - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal School, Wolverhampton | Academy | 4-19 | Good (July 3, 2019) | 584 m |
| Colton Hills Community School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 25, 2018) | 631 m |
| St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 716 m |
| Woodfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 873 m | |
| Goldthorn Park Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 904 m | |
| WV2 Education | Independent school | 14-16 | Requires improvement (November 4, 2021) | 1.04 km |
| Graiseley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2018) | 1.09 km |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (November 24, 2021) | 1.22 km |
| The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton | Academy | 11-19 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.23 km |
| Bantock Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 1.29 km |
| SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 5, 2019) | 1.51 km |
| Grove Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 1.51 km |
| Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 1.65 km |
| Progress Schools - Wolverhampton | Independent school | 11-16 | 1.65 km | |
| Parkfield Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 1.67 km |
| Merridale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 25, 2018) | 1.75 km |
| Spring Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 10, 2019) | 1.8 km |
| Warstones Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 1.9 km |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.03 km | |
| Penn Hall School | Special school | 3-19 | Outstanding (June 13, 2017) | 2.06 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WV4 5BG - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Western | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 2.57 km | |
| Grand Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2019 | 2.61 km | |
| Aldi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2019 | 2.65 km | |
| The Bluebrick | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2019 | 2.65 km | |
| Best Price | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 5, 2019 | 2.68 km | |
| Meals On Wheels | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2020 | 2.8 km | |
| Woodcross Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 8, 2019 | 2.81 km | |
| Belvidere Court Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 25, 2019 | 2.82 km | |
| Cygnet Sedgley House/Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 2.82 km | |
| Getir UK Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2022 | 2.83 km | |
| Delightful Desserts | Awaiting Inspection | 2.84 km | |
| Golden Hill | Awaiting Inspection | 2.84 km | |
| Premier Woodcross Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2018 | 2.84 km | |
| Springfield Cafe (University Of Wolverhampton) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2020 | 2.89 km | |
| Nogent Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 16, 2018 | 2.91 km | |
| S K Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2017 | 2.93 km | |
| Horse And Jockey | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 28, 2019 | 2.94 km | |
| Soho Cash & Carry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 20, 2019 | 2.96 km | |
| The Meat Corner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2021 | 2.96 km | |
| UTC Wolverhampton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2020 | 2.98 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WV4 5BG - Data from Apr 2022
| Goldthorn Hill Rd | 207 m | |
| Goldthorn Hill Rd | 238 m | |
| Chetwynd Rd | 347 m | |
| Goldthorne Hill Rd | 385 m | |
| Goldthorne Hill Rd | 397 m | |
| The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.03 km | |
| The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.03 km | |
| The Royal (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.04 km | |
| Wolverhampton Rail Station | 2.51 km | |
| Coseley Rail Station | 4.14 km | |
| Coseley Rail Station | 4.19 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WV4 5BG - Data from Dec 2021
| Park Coppice | 919 m | |
| Park Hill | 1.29 km | |
| Ashen Coppice | 1.38 km | |
| Alder Coppice | 1.82 km | |
| Horseley Fields Junction | 2.56 km | |
| Light Wood | 2.59 km | |
| Beacon Hill | 2.6 km | |
| Bradney Wood | 2.63 km | |
| Sedgley Beacon | 2.69 km | |
| Lloyd Wood | 2.93 km | |
| The Gorge | Valley | 3.05 km |
| Peace Green | 3.13 km | |
| Lyde Brook Coppice | 3.24 km | |
| Gospel End Common | 3.31 km | |
| Hursthill Wood | 3.47 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WV4 5BG - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 78.1 Mbps | 139.6 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 18.7 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 20% | 100% | 107.5 | 16.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 80% | 80% | 460 | 36 |
Energy usage data for WV4 5BG - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.56698700 |
| Longitude | -2.13620300 |
| OS Easting | 390865 |
| OS Northing | 0296582 |
| 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: 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 | E33023230 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wolverhampton 035 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wolverhampton 035A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C1 |