wolverhampton WV10 Postcodes
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Wolverhampton (WV10)
The WV10 postcode area is located in the Wolverhampton postcode town region, within the county of West Midlands, and contains a total of 1429 individual postcodes.
There are 38 electoral wards in the WV10 postcode area, including Bilston, Bridgnorth, Willenhall, Wolverhampton which come under the local authority of the Wolverhampton Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 12% of people in WV10 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of WV10 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The WV10 postcode covers the area of Wednesfield, in the western suburbs of Wolverhampton, in the Metropolitan Borough of the city. It is situated in the Black Country within the West Midlands county of England. Wednesfield dates back to the Anglo-Saxon period and is made up of a mix of residential and commercial areas, with homes ranging from nineteenth century terraced housing to modern estates.
The WV10 postcode area is home to a range of amenities and landmarks, including the open space of Wednesfield Wood, Gibbons Forge Park, the Pennine Way, Wolverhampton Race Course, Augusta Golf Course, Childs Works Museum and the Wednesfield Shopping Centre. This vibrant community also offers regular markets, annual fairs and celebrations, and a vibrant array of pubs, bars, and restaurants.
Wednesfield is well served by public transport, including regular bus services and mainline rail links to Wolverhampton, Birmingham and beyond. This, coupled with its proximity to the M54 and M6 motorways, makes it an attractive and convenient area for commuters.
Wednesfield is home to a noteworthy education sector, including live Oaks Primary School, St Edmund's Church of England Primary School, Holly Grove Primary School, Holy Trinity Catholic School, and Penn Hall School.
The area boasts three hospitals – New Cross Hospital, New Cross Healthcare Centre, and Dudley Road Hospital, which offers a range of specialist services as well as a 24 hour emergency department. Wednesfield is also home to a range of business and professional services, including solicitors, accountants, surveyors, architects, and IT companies.
Wednesfield is believed to be the most nuclear-powered district in England, with a power station next to it, and is the birthplace of Aron Gunnarsson (Iceland international footballer). Finally, WV10 postcode area is the home of the Wednesfield Wolves football club, which play in the West Midlands Regional League.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 82%WORKING
- 18%UNEMPLOYED
18% of people in WV10 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 73%WHITE
- 27%NON-WHITE
73% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
West Midlands
WV10 is located in the county of West Midlands, in England.
West Midlands has a total population of 2,864,900, making it the 2nd largest county in the UK.
West Midlands has a total area of 348 square miles, and a population density of 3177 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
Outward Code | WV10 |
Postal Town | Wolverhampton |
MSOA Name | Wolverhampton 020 |
LSOA Name | Wolverhampton 020F |
County | West Midlands |
Region | West Midlands |
Country | England |
Local Authority | Wolverhampton |
Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
WV10 Electoral Wards
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 12% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.