The postcode B21 8LE is located in Sandwell, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B21 8LE is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B21 8LE is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of B21 8LE as Ethnicity central > Ethnic dynamics > Constrained neighbourhoods.
The closest road name to B21 8LE is Camp Lane which is centered 476 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Halfords Lane and is 199 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 679 m away at The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is The Hawthorns Rail Station, 724 m away.
The closest primary school to B21 8LE (for ages 11 and under) is Wattville Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 11, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Sandwell Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on January 17, 2014 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of B21 8LE is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 4.7 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 28, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from #Pizza1 and is 4.7 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Policing for B21 8LE is covered by the West Midlands police force association and Sandwell is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to B21 8LE and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B21 8LE, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B21 8LE
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B21 8LE - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (January 17, 2014) | 572 m |
| Wattville Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 857 m |
| St John Wall Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (April 4, 2017) | 877 m |
| St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 8, 2019) | 935 m |
| Sandwell Valley School | Independent school | 11-19 | Good (October 12, 2017) | 1.12 km |
| Holyhead School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 1.22 km |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 25, 2017) | 1.24 km |
| Galton Valley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.34 km |
| Hamilton School | Special school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 16, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| V.A.S.E Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 1.53 km |
| The Regis Academy | Independent school | 7-11 | 1.55 km | |
| Rookery School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 1.59 km |
| Myles Academy | Special school | 13-19 | 1.71 km | |
| King George V Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 1.81 km |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.82 km |
| William Murdoch Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 29, 2015) | 1.84 km |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 1.87 km |
| Grestone Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 6, 2020) | 1.98 km |
| James Watt Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 19, 2019) | 2.05 km |
| Oasis Academy Boulton | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 2.05 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B21 8LE - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 4.7 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 4.7 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 4.7 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 4.7 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 4.78 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 4.83 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 4.92 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 4.92 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 4.92 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 4.92 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 4.92 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 4.92 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 4.92 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 4.92 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 4.92 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 4.93 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 4.94 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 4.94 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 4.94 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 4.94 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B21 8LE - Data from Apr 2022
| Halfords Lane | 199 m | |
| Middlemore Rd | 222 m | |
| Middlemore Rd | 230 m | |
| Halfords Lane | 306 m | |
| Middlemore Rd | 385 m | |
| The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) | 679 m | |
| The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) | 680 m | |
| The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) | 681 m | |
| The Hawthorns Rail Station | 724 m | |
| The Hawthorns Rail Station | 731 m | |
| The Hawthorns Rail Station | 734 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 55.29 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B21 8LE - Data from Dec 2021
| Swan Pool | 1.56 km | |
| Forge Mill Lake | 2.21 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 2.6 km | |
| Steven's Plantation | 2.69 km | |
| Garden Grove | 2.85 km | |
| Bromford Junction | 2.95 km | |
| Bromford Stop | 3.03 km | |
| Titford Feeder | 3.36 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 3.41 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 3.5 km | |
| Perry Wood | 4.07 km | |
| Warley Woods | 4.61 km | |
| Perry Reservoir | 4.67 km | |
| Titford Pool | 4.79 km | |
| Causeway Green Branch | 4.93 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.51167900 |
| Longitude | -1.96224400 |
| OS Easting | 402659 |
| OS Northing | 0290420 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
West Bromwich East |
| Electoral Ward | West Bromwich Central |
| Local Authority District | Sandwell |
| Region / Government Office Region | West Midlands |
| European Electoral Region | West Midlands |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Black Country Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | The Black Country |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000028 |
| Travel To Work Area | Dudley |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Sandwell |
| Cancer Alliance | West Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
West Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
The Black Country and West Birmingham |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Black Country and West Birmingham CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Ethnicity central Group: Ethnic dynamics Subgroup: Constrained neighbourhoods |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | West Bromwich BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33018564 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sandwell 020 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sandwell 020B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3C1 |