The postcode WV6 8PQ is located in Wolverhampton, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WV6 8PQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WV6 8PQ 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 8PQ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.
The closest road name to WV6 8PQ is High Meadows which is centered 80 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bridgnorth Road and is 21 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.43 km away at Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Wolverhampton Rail Station, 3.66 km away.
The closest primary school to WV6 8PQ (for ages 11 and under) is Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 6, 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 8PQ is Jones Road Working Mens Club and is 3.27 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 10, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 122.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.7 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 2.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WV6 8PQ 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 8PQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WV6 8PQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WV6 8PQ
| 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 WV6 8PQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 1, 2017) | 649 m |
| St Peter's Collegiate Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (July 6, 2017) | 693 m |
| St Edmunds Catholic Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 693 m |
| Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (December 6, 2017) | 734 m |
| Westacre Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Requires improvement (September 15, 2021) | 739 m |
| Tettenhall College Incorporated | Independent school | 2-18 | 1.02 km | |
| Uplands Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 1.1 km |
| Smestow School | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 16, 2019) | 1.11 km |
| Newbridge Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.16 km | |
| Tettenhall Wood School | Special school | 4-19 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.18 km |
| City of Wolverhampton College | College | 16-99 | Good (November 17, 2017) | 1.19 km |
| Castlecroft Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 23, 2018) | 1.23 km |
| The King's Church of England School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (December 5, 2018) | 1.24 km |
| Wolverhampton Girls' High School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.28 km | |
| Woodthorne Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.35 km | |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 1.36 km |
| St Michael's Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (December 6, 2017) | 1.45 km |
| Bhylls Acre Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 1.53 km |
| Perton Middle School | Maintained school | 9-13 | Good (July 12, 2017) | 1.6 km |
| Wolverhampton Grammar School | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.73 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WV6 8PQ - 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 | 3.17 km | |
| Little Dessert Shop Holdings | Exempt January 11, 2022 | 3.27 km | |
| Coven Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 20, 2020 | 3.27 km | |
| Jones Road Working Mens Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2019 | 3.27 km | |
| The Canalside Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 22, 2017 | 3.31 km | |
| Taste Buds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2022 | 3.32 km | |
| The Griddle | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 3.33 km | |
| The Well (Wolverhampton Foodbank) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2019 | 3.33 km | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 3.37 km | |
| Molineux Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 16, 2018 | 3.37 km | |
| The Science Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2018 | 3.45 km | |
| Bar At Oxley Park Golf Club Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2020 | 3.51 km | |
| Catering At Oxley Park Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2020 | 3.51 km | |
| University Of Wolverhampton Coffee Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 4, 2019 | 3.52 km | |
| KFC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2019 | 3.53 km | |
| Grill It - Stafford Road | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2020 | 3.61 km | |
| Lubanastore Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 21, 2021 | 3.61 km | |
| Springfield Cafe (University Of Wolverhampton) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2020 | 3.62 km | |
| Casper Stores Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement December 14, 2020 | 3.64 km | |
| Springfield Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 3.66 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WV6 8PQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Bridgnorth Road | 21 m | |
| High Meadows | 111 m | |
| Compton Square | 171 m | |
| Compton Square | 197 m | |
| Bramstead Avenue | 223 m | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.43 km | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.43 km | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.43 km | |
| Wolverhampton Rail Station | 3.66 km | |
| Bilbrook Rail Station | 3.96 km | |
| Bilbrook Rail Station | 4.02 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WV6 8PQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Wergs Plantation | 2.67 km | |
| Corser's Rough | 2.8 km | |
| Aldersley Junction | 2.91 km | |
| Smith's Rough | 2.92 km | |
| Peace Green | 2.96 km | |
| Stafford Rough | 2.98 km | |
| Wrottesley Park | 3.01 km | |
| Brick Kiln Covert | 3.05 km | |
| Bedford Spinney | 3.13 km | |
| The Pool | 3.17 km | |
| Wolverhampton Locks | 3.2 km | |
| Middle Wood | 3.4 km | |
| Bedford Gorse | 3.52 km | |
| Wood Coppice | 3.6 km | |
| Sling Wood | 3.77 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WV6 8PQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 122.1 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 15.7 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 109 | 15.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 460 | 36 |
Energy usage data for WV6 8PQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.58867400 |
| Longitude | -2.17433700 |
| OS Easting | 388286 |
| OS Northing | 0299000 |
| 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: Delayed 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 | 5B1 |