wolverhampton WV5 Postcodes
Spending a fortune on conveyancing?
Compare instant, low-cost online quotes from trusted conveyancing solicitors.
Backed by experts, our no-obligation service searches through the best conveyancing quotes on the market to save you time and money.
Wolverhampton (WV5)
The WV5 postcode area is located in the Wolverhampton postcode town region, within the county of Staffordshire, and contains a total of 575 individual postcodes.
There are 33 electoral wards in the WV5 postcode area, including Bilston, Bridgnorth, Willenhall, Wolverhampton which come under the local authority of the South Staffordshire Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 27% of people in WV5 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 WV5 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
WV5 is a postcode district in the WV postcode area in the United Kingdom. It covers part of the south west of England, between Wolverhampton in the north, south to Shifnal and Telford, as far east as Bridgnorth and west to near the Worfield area.
The area includes around two dozen small towns and all of the places in-between. It covers Upper Blakenhall and Lower Gornal, east to Burntwood, Netherton, and Shifnal towards Telford and south to Worfield and Albrighton.
In addition to residential areas, the area also includes the industrial towns of Sedgley, Willenhall, and Darlaston in the Black Country, and numerous areas of varied nature, including Chesterton Pool, Dark Lane Nature Reserve, and Himley Hall.
Main roads in the area include the A449, A454 and other smaller roads connecting localities like Dimmingsdale, McGarvey, Bryn, and Neachells. The main railway line through the area is the West Coast Mainline between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury.
The area is mainly residential with many small local businesses, but has some larger employers, such as Hobsbawm & Son foundry in Wednesfield, and Cavalier Carpets and Uniblock in Darlaston.
Education in the area is provided by primary schools in Shifnal, Sedgley, Willenhall, and Wednesfield, as well as secondary schools in Wolvo and Albrighton, and a further education college, Telford College.
The area also has a number of parks and sports facilities, including Essington Community Sports Centre, Cannock Chase Country Park, Tettenhall Pool, and Harlescott Leisure Centre. There are also a number of churches in the area, including All Saints in Blakenhall, Shimna Church and St Paul's in Darlaston, and All Saints' in Sedgley.
Demographics
Staffordshire
WV5 is located in the county of Staffordshire, in England.
Staffordshire has a total population of 1,120,300, making it the 17th largest county in the UK.
Staffordshire has a total area of 1047 square miles, and a population density of 412 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | WV5 |
| Postal Town | Wolverhampton |
| MSOA Name | South Staffordshire 012 |
| LSOA Name | South Staffordshire 012E |
| County | Staffordshire |
| Region | Staffordshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | South Staffordshire |
| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
WV5 Electoral Wards
The postal region of WV5, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
Dig even deeper into the WV5 postcode by clicking on a postcode below:
Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (WV) and estimated address.
Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
Chris H
Monday, April 8, 2024
We don't have any views of WV5 right now. If you live in WV5 or have visited it, please help us to help others by telling others what you think of this neighbourhood.
Add your view of WV5
People need your local expertise. If you live in WV5 or have first-hand knowledge of the neighbourhood, please consider sharing your views. It's completely anonymous - all we ask is for your initials.
Please tell us what you like about the WV5 postcode area, what you don't like, and what it's like to live or work here.
| LOCAL AMENITIES | |
| FAMILY FRIENDLY | |
| PARKING | |
| GREEN SPACES |
Local News Staffordshire
Jo Gideon MP on regeneration in Stoke town
Stoke on Trent Central MP, Jo Gideon talking about the regeneration of Stoke town.
BBC NewsPeople urged to give the gift of independence this Mothers Day
This Mother's Day, Staffordshire County Council is urging people to explore a world of thoughtful and practical gift ideas, through its assistive technology campaign.
Staffordshire County CouncilWigan Athletic 0-0 Port Vale
Darren Moore's Port Vale move out of the League One relegation zone with a goalless draw at Wigan Athletic.
BBC News50 million boost for Staffordshire Highways over the next three years
An extra 50 million will be invested in maintaining and improving Staffordshire's highways over the next three years, alongside a total of 53M being spent on a range of major projects, vital road im&hellip
Staffordshire County CouncilBosses jailed over huge illegal landfill
The amount of waste dumped caused land to rise by about 6m, the Environment Agency says.
BBC NewsStaffordshire receives electric bus boost for county towns
New electric buses will be running in Tamworth and Burton thanks to 3.1million government funding and investment from the transport providers.
Staffordshire County CouncilSolar farm plan rejected as Staffordshire risks becoming 'valley full of panels'
A number of solar farms have previously been approved for the area
Stoke SentinelTrading Standards share their top tips on spotting fakes at car boot sales
As the Easter bank holiday weekend approaches and the start of the car boot and outdoor markets season, Staffordshire Trading Standards are reminding people how to protect themselves from counterfeit &hellip
Staffordshire County CouncilFrom the Postcode Area blog
Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis
Ever wondered about the crime rate in your UK postcode? You're not alone. We've dug deep into the data, uncovering trends and patterns that'll make your head spin.
Death of the High Street?
The BBC reports that despite councils' attempts to kurb them, the UK's high streets have seen a huge growth in fast food outlets. Could this mark the death knell for the Great British high street, and what can we do about it to halt its decline?
Discrimination by Postcode
You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.
The Redesign is Underway
Well, the current website was absolutely in dire need of a good redesign - from the ground up. So I set out to pull it all apart and get it up and running again to become the most comprehensive guide to every postcode in the UK. And it's been a long, tough job from start to finish - and quite possibly the biggest project I've ever undertaken.
SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 27% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.