wolverhampton WV7 Postcodes

Wolverhampton (WV7)

The WV7 postcode area is located in the Wolverhampton postcode town region, within the county of Shropshire, and contains a total of 254 individual postcodes.

There are 9 electoral wards in the WV7 postcode area, including Bilston, Bridgnorth, Willenhall, Wolverhampton which come under the local authority of the Shropshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 25% of people in WV7 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 WV7 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The postcode WV7 is located in the borough of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region of the UK. It covers the areas of Brewood & Coven, Featherstone & Shareshill, Fordhouses & Heath Town, Perton & Codsall, and the village of Pattingham. WV7 is immediately south-east of the Staffordshire town of Cannock and is bordered by the Black Country towns of Willenhall, Wednesbury, and Bilston.

It has a mix of rural and suburban areas with the larger villages providing more amenities and services to the local population. Much of the area is semi-rural with plenty of green spaces, woods and fields. There are numerous parks located within WV7, such as Shrubbery Park, Windmill Park, Westcroft Park, Colliers Wood and Orchard Place Park.

Brewood & Coven provide the majority of amenities in the area. Brewood is a small market town offering local shops and services such as hairdressers, eateries, pubs and convenience stores. Coven is a small village with a number of historic sights including the Grade II listed St John the Baptist Church, also known as Covenchurch. Nearby there are two golf courses: Brewood Golf Club, a 27-hole course, and The Wilkin Golf & Country Club, which is a 72-par course.

Featherstone & Shareshill is a small, semi-rural hamlet which is home to the Featherstone Castle. There is a large manor house and park which were once the home of the Earl of Imask, dating back to the 12th century.

Fordhouses & Heath Town is a residential area with some commercial businesses and lots of shopping facilities. There is a health centre, community centre, library, and further amenities in neighbouring areas.

Perton & Codsall are two villages situated on the edge of the West Midlands conurbation. The centre of Perton offers plenty of amenities including pubs, restaurants, a supermarket, leisure centre, and post office. Codsall features several independent shops and cafes, as well as a local church and golf course.

The village of Pattingham is a small rural hamlet on the edge of the Cannock Chase, a protected Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is home to Pattingham Church which dates back to the 12th century, and one of the oldest pubs in the UK.

TheWV7 postcode is an area with a mixture of both rural and suburban areas. It features a number of parks, shops and services, and a variety of amenities for its local populace. It also contains a number of historic buildings and landmarks, as well as access to the beautiful Cannock Chase for outdoor recreation.

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