The postcode WV8 1BS is located in Wolverhampton, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in March 2013 and terminated in April 2018.WV8 1BS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WV8 1BS is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.9 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 WV8 1BS as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to WV8 1BS is The Covert which is centered 164 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Droveway and is 271 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.7 km away at Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Bilbrook Rail Station, 1.62 km away.
The closest primary school to WV8 1BS (for ages 11 and under) is Dovecotes Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 13, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Aldersley High School. The last OFSTED inspection on March 7, 2018 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of WV8 1BS is The Canalside Club and is 1.45 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 22, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Yummy Yummy Rice House and is 2.09 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 23, 2018.
Policing for WV8 1BS 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 WV8 1BS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WV8 1BS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WV8 1BS
| Introduction | March 2013 |
| Termination | April 2018 |
| 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 WV8 1BS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldersley High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 139 m |
| Dovecotes Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 13, 2018) | 454 m |
| Palmers Cross Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 674 m |
| Birches First School | Academy | 3-9 | 986 m | |
| St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 29, 2017) | 1.27 km |
| Claregate Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 1.34 km |
| Lane Green First School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 1.55 km |
| Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School | Maintained school | 9-13 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 1.55 km |
| Ormiston NEW Academy | Academy | 11-19 | 1.65 km | |
| Codsall Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (September 12, 2019) | 1.83 km |
| Rakegate Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 14, 2018) | 1.85 km |
| St Christophers Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 1.92 km | |
| Codsall Community High School | Maintained school | 13-18 | Good (February 27, 2018) | 2.02 km |
| Pine Green Academy | Special school | 7-16 | Requires improvement (December 19, 2018) | 2.17 km |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy & Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 27, 2019) | 2.2 km |
| St Michael's Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (December 6, 2017) | 2.27 km |
| Elston Hall Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.41 km | |
| Tettenhall College Incorporated | Independent school | 2-18 | 2.51 km | |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 2.56 km | |
| Tettenhall Wood School | Special school | 4-19 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 2.67 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WV8 1BS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Canalside Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 22, 2017 | 1.45 km | |
| Ormiston NEW Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2019 | 1.65 km | |
| Rakegate Convenience | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 7, 2019 | 1.67 km | |
| Shire Services @ Rakegate Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2019 | 1.85 km | |
| The Harrowby Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 13, 2021 | 1.89 km | |
| One Stop Stores Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2017 | 1.94 km | |
| Accord Childcare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 5, 2019 | 2.01 km | |
| Harrowby Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 29, 2022 | 2.09 km | |
| Paul's News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement November 8, 2021 | 2.09 km | |
| Yummy Yummy Rice House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 23, 2018 | 2.09 km | |
| Little Oaks Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2019 | 2.2 km | |
| Pavilion Bar \& Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2020 | 2.2 km | |
| Eggless Cake Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 11, 2022 | 2.2 km | |
| Greggs Plc | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2022 | 2.2 km | |
| Heron Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2021 | 2.2 km | |
| La Radu | Awaiting Inspection | 2.2 km | |
| Oxley Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 9, 2022 | 2.2 km | |
| Pizza Tower | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 16, 2020 | 2.2 km | |
| Real Meat Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 9, 2021 | 2.2 km | |
| Simply Sammys Kitchen And Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2021 | 2.2 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WV8 1BS - Data from Apr 2022
| Droveway | 271 m | |
| Droveway | 280 m | |
| Granary Rd | 365 m | |
| Granary Rd | 430 m | |
| Dovecotes School | 436 m | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.7 km | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.7 km | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.7 km | |
| Bilbrook Rail Station | 1.62 km | |
| Bilbrook Rail Station | 1.73 km | |
| Codsall Rail Station | 2.78 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WV8 1BS - Data from Dec 2021
| Pendeford Osier Bed | 1.71 km | |
| Aldersley Junction | 1.74 km | |
| Bedford Spinney | 1.79 km | |
| Bedford Gorse | 1.89 km | |
| The Long Wood | 1.95 km | |
| Wergs Plantation | 2 km | |
| The Round Wood | 2.01 km | |
| Island Pool | 2.1 km | |
| Bilbrook Jubilee Wood | 2.16 km | |
| Wood Coppice | 2.4 km | |
| Clewley Coppice | 2.4 km | |
| Ash Coppice | 2.48 km | |
| The Dell | 2.53 km | |
| Brick Kiln Covert | 2.62 km | |
| Wolverhampton Locks | 2.67 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.61906600 |
| Longitude | -2.16314400 |
| OS Easting | 389052 |
| OS Northing | 0302379 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Wolverhampton North East |
| Electoral Ward | Oxley |
| 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: Rented family living Subgroup: Social renting young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Wolverhampton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33021252 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wolverhampton 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wolverhampton 009D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |