29POPULATION
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 4UB belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WV2 4UB 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 4UB 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

  • 69%Male
  • 31%Female

From the last census, 69% of people in WV24UB male, and 31% female. Men outnumber women 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 4UB 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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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Banks near WV2 4UB

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

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Post Offices

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Libraries

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WV24UB Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeWV2 4UB
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

WV24UB Postal District

Compass Postal District

WV2 4UB 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 4UB.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Wolverhampton0.7 miles N
Coseley2.6 miles E
Wednesfield2.8 miles NE
Bilston2.8 miles E
Sedgley2.9 miles SE
Wombourn3.5 miles SW
Darlaston4.2 miles E
Trescott4.2 miles W
Tipton4.4 miles SE
Willenhall4.6 miles E
Scisdon4.9 miles W
Seisdon4.9 miles W
Codsall5 miles NW
Trysull5 miles SW
Woodside5.1 miles S
London114 miles E
Glasgow240 miles NW
Edinburgh237 miles N
Cardiff87 miles SW
Liverpool68 miles NW
Southampton120 miles SE
Saint Ives121 miles S

Murder inquiry as man and woman found dead

Police say there is no wider threat to the community after two bodies were found at a house.

BBC News

Call for bleed kits following teenager's death

Harleigh Hepworth died after being found with stab wounds in West Park, Wolverhampton.

BBC News

The Blurton boy bringing the late Queen back to Newcastle

How sculptor, Andy Edwards is recapturing Queen Elizabeth II's 1973 visit to Newcastle.

BBC News

Paddle power at Trentham's 'dragon boat race'

Organiser, Robert Canning, on the race at Trentham Lake raising thousands for charity.

BBC News

Early intervention scheme makes a difference

Staffordshire County Council is funding schools to step in at the first opportunity to help children with special educational needs progress at their local mainstream school - and the scheme is alread&hellip

Staffordshire County Council

New conservation areas in city announced

A council has added another two places to its conservation area list following a public consultation.

BBC News

Burton Albion 3-2 Reading

Burton grab what could be a crucial three points in their fight against relegation in League One with a 3-2 win over Reading.

BBC News

Free action-packed Easter fun lined up for children from low-income families

Thousands of children from low-income families will be able to enjoy free activities and nutritious meals this Easter as part of Staffordshire's Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme.

Staffordshire County Council

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