59POPULATION
13.5%UNEMPLOYED
41%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
6%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsWV2 2HR

What social class do the population of WV2 2HR belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WV2 2HR in Wolverhampton, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about WV2 2HR from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 21%Children
  • 78%Adults

21% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 7% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50.8%Male
  • 49.2%Female

From the last census, 50.8% of people in WV22HR male, and 49.2% female. Men outnumber women in East Park.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 6%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 44%DE

According to census records, 6% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 39%SINGLE
  • 41%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WV2 2HR is 39%. Single and 'other' people is 60%.

ETHNICITY

  • 60%WHITE
  • 44%NON-WHITE

60% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 79.8%WORKING
  • 13.5%UNEMPLOYED

13.5% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near WV2 2HR

Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near WV2 2HR

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in WV2 2HR

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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WV22HR Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeWV2 2HR
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownWolverhampton
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyWest Midlands
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

WV22HR Postal District

Compass Postal District

WV2 2HR postcode is located in the postal town of Wolverhampton. Wolverhampton postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode WV2 2HR.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Wolverhampton1.3 miles W
Bilston1.8 miles E
Wednesfield2 miles NE
Coseley2 miles SE
Sedgley2.9 miles S
Darlaston3.1 miles E
Willenhall3.5 miles E
Wednesbury4.1 miles E
Tipton4.2 miles SE
Wombourn4.3 miles SW
Walsall4.8 miles E
Woodside5.2 miles S
Dudley5.3 miles S
Trescott5.4 miles W
London113 miles E
Glasgow240 miles NW
Edinburgh237 miles N
Cardiff88 miles SW
Liverpool69 miles NW
Southampton120 miles SE
Saint Ives121 miles S

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