42POPULATION
12.3%UNEMPLOYED
42%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
18%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of WV2 4PR belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WV2 4PR 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 4PR from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 81%Adults

19% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 9% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 47.6%Male
  • 52.4%Female

From the last census, 47.6% of people in WV24PR male, and 52.4% female. Women outnumber men in Blakenhall.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 18%AB
  • 47%C2/C2
  • 35%DE

According to census records, 18% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 39%SINGLE
  • 42%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WV2 4PR is 39%. Single and 'other' people is 61%.

ETHNICITY

  • 36%WHITE
  • 65%NON-WHITE

36% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 73.5%WORKING
  • 12.3%UNEMPLOYED

12.3% 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 4PR

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 4PR

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Emergencies in WV2 4PR

Post Offices

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Libraries

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WV24PR Postcode Breakdown

WVAREA2DISTRICT4SECTORPRUNIT
Full PostcodeWV2 4PR
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

WV24PR Postal District

Compass Postal District

WV2 4PR 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 4PR.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Wolverhampton1.1 miles N
Sedgley2.5 miles SE
Coseley2.5 miles E
Bilston2.9 miles E
Wednesfield3.1 miles NE
Wombourn3.1 miles SW
Trescott4.1 miles W
Tipton4.2 miles SE
Darlaston4.3 miles E
Trysull4.8 miles W
Woodside4.8 miles S
Scisdon4.8 miles W
Seisdon4.8 miles W
Willenhall4.8 miles E
Wednesbury5.2 miles E
London114 miles E
Glasgow240 miles NW
Edinburgh237 miles N
Cardiff87 miles SW
Liverpool69 miles NW
Southampton120 miles SE
Saint Ives121 miles S

Staffordshires biggest party is back

Staffordshire's biggest party of the year, Staffordshire Day, is back on Wednesday 1 May 2024, with a packed programme of events and activities.

Staffordshire County Council

Redevelopment plan for library after grant win

Staffordshire County Council successfully bid for 199,000 from the Arts Council England to revamp Wombourne library.

Staffordshire County Council

Main Burton road set for daytime closures due to utility works

A short section of Shobnall Road in Burton will undergo a series of daytime closures over the next fortnight due to planned utility works.

Staffordshire County Council

'Street looks like war zone' - Driver has car written off in Knutton tornado

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service have cordoned off St Giles Road, in Knutton

Stoke Sentinel

Crooked House owners 'agree to rebuild' UK's wonkiest pub - but in new location

The Crooked House in Staffordshire was destroyed in a suspected arson attack before being demolished two days later - but the owners want to rebuild it in a new location

Stoke Sentinel

XL bully believed to have attacked spaniel

Staffordshire Police say the attack in Stoke-on-Trent left the spaniel with serious injuries.

BBC News

Burglar targets three High Street traders in five-day crime spree

One of the burglary victims has had a hairdressers on Biddulph High Street for more than 25 years

Stoke Sentinel

New team in place for highways delivery

Staffordshire County Council's highways team has been restructured to oversee strategic delivery and liaise with communities.

Staffordshire County Council

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