1POPULATION
4.9%UNEMPLOYED
59%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
41%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of WV8 2HQ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WV8 2HQ 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 WV8 2HQ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 84%Adults

16% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 13% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 0%Male
  • 100%Female

From the last census, 0% of people in WV82HQ male, and 100% female. Women outnumber men in Codsall South.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 41%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 8%DE

According to census records, 41% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 19%SINGLE
  • 59%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WV8 2HQ is 19%. Single and 'other' people is 81%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 4.9%UNEMPLOYED

4.9% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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WV82HQ Postcode Breakdown

WVAREA8DISTRICT2SECTORHQUNIT
Full PostcodeWV8 2HQ
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownWolverhampton
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyStaffordshire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

WV82HQ Postal District

Compass Postal District

WV8 2HQ 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 WV8 2HQ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Codsall1.7 miles N
Wolverhampton3.1 miles E
Trescott3.4 miles SW
Albrighton3.5 miles W
Pattingham3.6 miles W
Seisdon3.8 miles SW
Scisdon3.8 miles SW
Wednesfield4.6 miles E
Stanlow4.9 miles W
Kiddemore Green5.2 miles N
Brewood5.2 miles N
Wombourn5.3 miles S
Trysull5.6 miles S
Tong6 miles NW
Hilton6 miles W
London118 miles E
Glasgow237 miles NW
Edinburgh234 miles N
Cardiff88 miles SW
Liverpool65 miles NW
Southampton123 miles SE
Saint Ives124 miles S

Planning approval granted for top grade electric vehicle charging facility at i54

Planning approval has been granted for a GRIDSERVE Electric Forecourt at i54 South Staffordshire.

Staffordshire County Council

Staffordshire confirmed to host national event promoting its place as a prime location to visit and invest

Staffordshire has been confirmed as the location to host an annual national event to promote placemaking and place shaping across the UK and internationally at the iconic Lichfield Cathedral.

Staffordshire County Council

Council given national recognition for supporting residents to learn vital employability skills

Staffordshire County Council's Community Learning service has been awarded the international quality Matrix Standard for providing high quality information and advice to residents about learning and w&hellip

Staffordshire County Council

County and city take steer on support for business and economic growth

Businesses across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent will have a voice on a national level through a new joint committee set up by the county and city councils also ensuring they have expert support a&hellip

Staffordshire County Council

Gym-goers offered alternative as car park could stay shut for 'rest of year'

PureGym in Etruria is open as usual - but members can also use another branch

Stoke Sentinel

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

Millions owed 689 from HMRC due to tax code on their payslip

A recent survey by the financial services company revealed 31 per cent adults have been on the wrong tax code at some point, with the average over payment worth 689

Stoke Sentinel

Work on a 1.25 million highways improvement scheme in Burton to start next month

A major highways improvements scheme on a busy Burton Road will start on Monday 4 March 2024.

Staffordshire County Council

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