The WV1 2SZ postcode is in Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton postcode town, within West Midlands, England region.
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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 | 3505 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Social renting young families / Urban cultural mix / Industrial and Multi-ethnic, while the work-zone classification is Teachers and carers in metro suburbs.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Stow Heath(0.03 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Priestfield (Midland Metro Stop)(0.19 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Wolverhampton(1.35 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 (0.34 mi) | Details |
| Green Park SchoolAll Through, Good | 3-19 | WV14 6EH (0.37 mi) | Details |
| Stowlawn Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WV14 6EH (0.37 mi) | Details |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 5-11 | WV1 2BS (0.56 mi) | Details |
| Bilston Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | WV14 0HU (0.58 mi) | Details |
| Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre0, Good | 16-19 | WV4 6JP (0.73 mi) | Details |
| Villiers Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WV14 6PR (0.80 mi) | Details |
| St Matthias SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-19 | WV1 2BH (0.83 mi) | Details |
| Eastfield Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | WV1 2QY (0.84 mi) | Details |
| Parkfield Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | WV4 6HB (0.89 mi) | Details |
| Stow Heath Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WV13 3TT (0.97 mi) | Details |
| Moseley ParkSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | WV14 6LU (0.98 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is MAYFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.62 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| mayfield medical practiceActive272 willenhall road, wolverhampton, west midlands | 01902351666 | WV1 2GZ |
| health and beyondActive175 steelhouse lane, wolverhampton, west midlands | 01902455771 | WV2 2AU |
| east park medical practiceActiveeast park med. practice, jonesfield crs, east park, wolverhampton, west midlands | 01902455422 | WV1 2LW |
| dr mudigondaActivebilston health centre, prouds lane, bilston, west midlands | 01902490100 | WV14 6PW |
| bilston family practiceActivebilston health centre, prouds lane,bilston, wolverhampton, west midlands | 01902405200 | WV14 6PW |
| improving health (ih) medicalActiveprouds lane, bilston, wolverhampton | 01902491410 | WV14 6PW |
The population of WV12SZ is 356 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 147 people, followed by Indian with a total of 125.
Regarding education, 92 adults have Does not apply, while 43 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (207), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (183).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (143), followed by No religion (83).
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 Routine occupations (59) followed by Semi-routine occupations (55), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (48).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (303), and 231 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (964) and Middle East and Asia (197).