The WV1 2DR postcode is in Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton postcode town, within West Midlands, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the WV1 2DR area, explore the WV1 2DR Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WV1 |
| Ward | East Park |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | East Park |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Wolverhampton |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Wolverhampton |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Wolverhampton and Walsall |
| Police Force | West Midlands |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | East Park |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Wolverhampton South East |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 3332 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Multi-ethnic hardship / Hampered neighbourhoods / Industrial and Multi-ethnic, while the work-zone classification is Teachers and carers in metro suburbs.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
East Park Premier, Retailers - Other
Address: 23 Hollington Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 2DR
Broatch's Store, Retailers - Other
Address: 11 Hollington Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 2DR
Jazz Beer & Wines, Retailers - Other
Address: 21 Hollington Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 2DR
East Park Chippy, Takeaway Shop
Address: 31 Hollington Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 2DR
East Park News, Retailers - Other
Address: 5 Hollington Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 2DR
The nearest places is Stowlawn(0.35 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Wolverhampton(1.20 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Park AcademyPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | WV1 2DS (0.09 mi) | Details |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 5-11 | WV1 2BS (0.40 mi) | Details |
| Stowlawn Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WV14 6EH (0.40 mi) | Details |
| Green Park SchoolAll Through, Good | 3-19 | WV14 6EH (0.40 mi) | Details |
| St Matthias SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-19 | WV1 2BH (0.42 mi) | Details |
| Eastfield Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | WV1 2QY (0.62 mi) | Details |
| Stow Heath Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WV13 3TT (0.76 mi) | Details |
| Moseley ParkSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | WV14 6LU (0.92 mi) | Details |
| Villiers Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WV14 6PR (0.92 mi) | Details |
| Bilston Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | WV14 0HU (0.93 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is MAYFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.19 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| mayfield medical practiceActive272 willenhall road, wolverhampton, west midlands | 01902351666 | WV1 2GZ |
| east park medical practiceActiveeast park med. practice, jonesfield crs, east park, wolverhampton, west midlands | 01902455422 | WV1 2LW |
| health and beyondActive175 steelhouse lane, wolverhampton, west midlands | 01902455771 | WV2 2AU |
The population of WV12DR is 315 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 39 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2018), Between 45 to 54 (1252), and Between 35 to 44 (1241).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 205 people, followed by White and Black Caribbean with a total of 21.
Regarding education, 87 adults have Does not apply, while 33 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (266), followed by at least Deprived in two dimension (213).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (133), followed by No religion (117).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Never worked and long-term unemployed (43) followed by Semi-routine occupations (41), and Routine occupations (41).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (403), and 280 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1463) and Middle East and Asia (70).