The WV2 3EQ postcode is in Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton postcode town, within West Midlands, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the WV2 3EQ area, explore the WV2 3EQ Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WV2 |
| Ward | Blakenhall |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Blakenhall |
| 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 | Blakenhall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Wolverhampton South East |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 4856 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Asian terraces and flats / Young ethnic communities / Industrial and Multi-ethnic, while the work-zone classification is Metro suburban distribution industries.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Goldthorn Park(0.28 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Wolverhampton(1.34 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WV2 3AE (0.19 mi) | Details |
| WV2 EducationSecondary, NaN | 11-16 | WV2 3AQ (0.37 mi) | Details |
| Goldthorn Park Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WV4 5ET (0.39 mi) | Details |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary AcademyPrimary, Requires improvement | 5-11 | WV4 6AW (0.44 mi) | Details |
| The Khalsa Academy WolverhamptonSecondary, Good | 11-19 | WV4 6AP (0.49 mi) | Details |
| The Royal School, WolverhamptonAll Through, Good | 4-19 | WV3 0EG (0.54 mi) | Details |
| Graiseley Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WV2 4NE (0.56 mi) | Details |
| SS. Mary and John's Catholic Primary AcademyPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | WV2 1HZ (0.58 mi) | Details |
| Grove Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WV2 1HZ (0.58 mi) | Details |
| Parkfield Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | WV4 6HB (0.67 mi) | Details |
| Colton Hills Community SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | WV4 5DG (0.68 mi) | Details |
| Spring Vale Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | WV4 6SD (0.87 mi) | Details |
| Progress Schools - WolverhamptonSecondary, Inadequate | 11-16 | WV3 0NR (0.90 mi) | Details |
| Bantock Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WV3 0HY (0.96 mi) | Details |
| Woodfield Primary SchoolPrimary, None | 3-11 | WV4 4AG (0.97 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is DUNCAN STREET PRIMARY CARE CENTRE(0.31 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| duncan street primary care centreActiveduncan street pcc, blakenhall, wolverhampton, west midlands | 01902459076 | WV2 3AN |
| health and beyondActive175 steelhouse lane, wolverhampton, west midlands | 01902455771 | WV2 2AU |
| lea road medical practiceActivelea road medical practice, 35 lea road,pennfields, wolverhampton, west midlands | 01902682222 | WV3 0LS |
| pennfields medical centreActivepennfields health centre, upper zoar street, wolverhampton, west midlands | 01902446688 | WV3 0JH |
| penn surgeryActivepenn surgery, 2a coalway road, penn, wolverhampton, west midlands | 01902333408 | WV3 7LR |
The population of WV23EQ is 431 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 36 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (3309), Between 35 to 44 (2188), and Between 25 to 34 (2178).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is Indian with a total of 240 people, followed by Other Asian with a total of 44.
Regarding education, 128 adults have No qualifications, while 41 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (203), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (169).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Sikh (222), followed by Christian (61).
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 (89) followed by Routine occupations (82), and Semi-routine occupations (49).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (337), and 137 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the Middle East and Asia (667) and United Kingdom (614).