The postcode WV6 8AB is located in Wolverhampton, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1995 and is an active postcode. WV6 8AB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WV6 8AB is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.8 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 WV6 8AB as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to WV6 8AB is Fox Hollow which is centered 118 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Compton Square and is 34 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.39 km away at Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 3.64 km away.
The closest primary school to WV6 8AB (for ages 11 and under) is Uplands Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 28, 2017. 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 WV6 8AB is Jones Road Working Mens Club and is 3.38 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 10, 2019.
Policing for WV6 8AB 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 WV6 8AB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WV6 8AB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WV6 8AB
| Introduction | January 1995 |
| 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 WV6 8AB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westacre Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Requires improvement (September 15, 2021) | 518 m |
| St Peter's Collegiate Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (July 6, 2017) | 641 m |
| St Edmunds Catholic Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 641 m |
| Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 1, 2017) | 761 m |
| Uplands Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 911 m |
| Smestow School | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 16, 2019) | 954 m |
| Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (December 6, 2017) | 957 m |
| Castlecroft Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 23, 2018) | 1.04 km |
| City of Wolverhampton College | College | 16-99 | Good (November 17, 2017) | 1.21 km |
| Tettenhall College Incorporated | Independent school | 2-18 | 1.22 km | |
| Newbridge Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.3 km | |
| Bhylls Acre Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 1.32 km |
| Wolverhampton Girls' High School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.33 km | |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 1.38 km |
| Tettenhall Wood School | Special school | 4-19 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.39 km |
| The King's Church of England School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (December 5, 2018) | 1.45 km |
| Woodthorne Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.54 km | |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 7, 2019) | 1.61 km |
| St Michael's Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (December 6, 2017) | 1.62 km |
| Wolverhampton Grammar School | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.69 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WV6 8AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickes Building Supplies Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2021 | 3.25 km | |
| Little Dessert Shop Holdings | Exempt January 11, 2022 | 3.37 km | |
| Coven Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 20, 2020 | 3.38 km | |
| Jones Road Working Mens Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2019 | 3.38 km | |
| The Griddle | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 3.4 km | |
| The Well (Wolverhampton Foodbank) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2019 | 3.4 km | |
| Taste Buds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2022 | 3.43 km | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 3.47 km | |
| Molineux Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 16, 2018 | 3.47 km | |
| The Canalside Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 22, 2017 | 3.49 km | |
| The Science Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2018 | 3.55 km | |
| University Of Wolverhampton Coffee Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 4, 2019 | 3.62 km | |
| Springfield Cafe (University Of Wolverhampton) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2020 | 3.63 km | |
| Bar At Oxley Park Golf Club Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2020 | 3.64 km | |
| Catering At Oxley Park Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2020 | 3.64 km | |
| KFC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2019 | 3.64 km | |
| Casper Stores Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement December 14, 2020 | 3.68 km | |
| Springfield Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 3.69 km | |
| Meals On Wheels | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2020 | 3.69 km | |
| UTC Wolverhampton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2020 | 3.71 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WV6 8AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Compton Square | 34 m | |
| Compton Square | 105 m | |
| Alpine Way | 121 m | |
| Alpine Way | 147 m | |
| Bramstead Avenue | 153 m | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.39 km | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.39 km | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.4 km | |
| Wolverhampton Rail Station | 3.64 km | |
| Bilbrook Rail Station | 4.19 km | |
| Bilbrook Rail Station | 4.24 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WV6 8AB - Data from Dec 2021
| Wergs Plantation | 2.89 km | |
| Corser's Rough | 2.98 km | |
| Peace Green | 3.01 km | |
| The Pool | 3.04 km | |
| Aldersley Junction | 3.07 km | |
| Smith's Rough | 3.07 km | |
| Stafford Rough | 3.1 km | |
| Wrottesley Park | 3.18 km | |
| Brick Kiln Covert | 3.25 km | |
| Wolverhampton Locks | 3.31 km | |
| Bedford Spinney | 3.35 km | |
| Middle Wood | 3.39 km | |
| Bradney Wood | 3.67 km | |
| Bedford Gorse | 3.74 km | |
| Sling Wood | 3.78 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.58662500 |
| Longitude | -2.17416700 |
| OS Easting | 388297 |
| OS Northing | 0298772 |
| 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 | Tettenhall Wightwick |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Wolverhampton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33021298 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wolverhampton 019 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wolverhampton 019C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |