22POPULATION
20.3%UNEMPLOYED
43%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
5%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsWV2 3HQ

What social class do the population of WV2 3HQ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WV2 3HQ 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 3HQ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 27%Children
  • 74%Adults

27% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 9% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in WV23HQ male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Blakenhall.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 5%AB
  • 36%C2/C2
  • 60%DE

According to census records, 5% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 32%SINGLE
  • 43%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WV2 3HQ is 32%. Single and 'other' people is 69%.

ETHNICITY

  • 26%WHITE
  • 75%NON-WHITE

26% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 68.4%WORKING
  • 20.3%UNEMPLOYED

20.3% 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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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near WV2 3HQ

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 3HQ

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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 3HQ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

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WV23HQ Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeWV2 3HQ
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

WV23HQ Postal District

Compass Postal District

WV2 3HQ 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 3HQ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Wolverhampton0.8 miles NW
Coseley2.4 miles E
Bilston2.5 miles E
Wednesfield2.6 miles NE
Sedgley2.7 miles S
Wombourn3.6 miles SW
Darlaston3.9 miles E
Tipton4.2 miles SE
Willenhall4.4 miles E
Trescott4.5 miles W
Wednesbury4.9 miles E
Woodside5 miles S
Scisdon5.2 miles W
Seisdon5.2 miles W
Trysull5.2 miles W
London114 miles E
Glasgow240 miles NW
Edinburgh237 miles N
Cardiff87 miles SW
Liverpool69 miles NW
Southampton120 miles SE
Saint Ives121 miles S

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