87POPULATION
16.3%UNEMPLOYED
33%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
5%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsWV2 2LP

What social class do the population of WV2 2LP belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WV2 2LP 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 2LP from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 24%Children
  • 76%Adults

24% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 52.9%Male
  • 47.1%Female

From the last census, 52.9% of people in WV22LP male, and 47.1% female. Men outnumber women in Ettingshall.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 5%AB
  • 42%C2/C2
  • 54%DE

According to census records, 5% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 47%SINGLE
  • 33%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WV2 2LP is 47%. Single and 'other' people is 52%.

ETHNICITY

  • 50%WHITE
  • 51%NON-WHITE

50% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 76.2%WORKING
  • 16.3%UNEMPLOYED

16.3% 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 2LP

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 2LP

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

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Emergencies

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Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

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WV22LP Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeWV2 2LP
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

WV22LP Postal District

Compass Postal District

WV2 2LP 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 2LP.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Bilston1.4 miles E
Coseley1.5 miles SE
Wolverhampton1.7 miles NW
Wednesfield2.2 miles NE
Sedgley2.6 miles S
Darlaston2.8 miles E
Willenhall3.5 miles E
Tipton3.7 miles S
Wednesbury3.8 miles E
Wombourn4.3 miles SW
Walsall4.7 miles E
Woodside4.9 miles S
Dudley4.9 miles S
Trescott5.6 miles W
London113 miles E
Glasgow240 miles NW
Edinburgh237 miles N
Cardiff88 miles SW
Liverpool69 miles NW
Southampton119 miles SE
Saint Ives121 miles S

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