The postcode B43 5WF is located in Sandwell, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in May 2002 and terminated in August 2003.B43 5WF is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B43 5WF is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.2 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 B43 5WF as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.
The closest road name to B43 5WF is Amberley Green which is centered 23 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Spouthouse Lane and is 106 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.67 km away at The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station, 706 m away.
The closest primary school to B43 5WF (for ages 11 and under) is Hamstead Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 16, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Hamstead Hall Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on January 22, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of B43 5WF is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 4.11 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 28, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House and is 3.96 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.
Policing for B43 5WF 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 B43 5WF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B43 5WF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B43 5WF
| Introduction | May 2002 |
| Termination | August 2003 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B43 5WF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstead Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 386 m |
| Ferndale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 15, 2018) | 529 m |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 4, 2012) | 610 m |
| Hamstead Hall Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 22, 2019) | 649 m |
| Hamstead Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (January 16, 2019) | 817 m |
| Dorrington Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 7, 2019) | 1.24 km |
| Grove Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 21, 2013) | 1.33 km |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 11, 2017) | 1.42 km |
| Grestone Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 6, 2020) | 1.45 km |
| Calshot Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 1.52 km |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 1.89 km |
| Whitecrest Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 1.9 km |
| Q3 Academy Great Barr | Academy | 11-19 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 2.09 km |
| Beeches Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 10, 2018) | 2.12 km |
| Beeches Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (June 28, 2017) | 2.12 km |
| Priestley Smith School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (January 15, 2019) | 2.12 km |
| Arena Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 2.12 km | |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 2.24 km |
| St John Wall Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (April 4, 2017) | 2.25 km |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 25, 2017) | 2.26 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B43 5WF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 3.91 km | |
| Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2021 | 3.96 km | |
| Lallys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2020 | 4.04 km | |
| Little Legend Nurseries Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 4.05 km | |
| Priory Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 4.05 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 4.11 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 4.11 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 4.11 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 4.11 km | |
| A G Barr | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 4.28 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 4.28 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 4.28 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 4.29 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 4.3 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 4.3 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 4.3 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 4.3 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 4.3 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 4.3 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 4.36 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B43 5WF - Data from Apr 2022
| Spouthouse Lane | 106 m | |
| Spouthouse Lane | 193 m | |
| James Rd | 266 m | |
| James Rd | 299 m | |
| Appleton Ave | 447 m | |
| The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.67 km | |
| The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.67 km | |
| The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.67 km | |
| Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station | 706 m | |
| Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station | 710 m | |
| Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station | 716 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 52.41 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B43 5WF - Data from Dec 2021
| Garden Grove | 332 m | |
| Perry Wood | 1.06 km | |
| Forge Mill Lake | 1.15 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 1.83 km | |
| Swan Pool | 2.1 km | |
| Holly Wood | 2.11 km | |
| Gilbert's Wood | 2.32 km | |
| Perry Reservoir | 2.46 km | |
| Fox Plantation | 2.51 km | |
| Steven's Plantation | 2.75 km | |
| Merrion's Wood | 2.97 km | |
| High Wood | 3.1 km | |
| Doe Bank Wood | 4.05 km | |
| Witton Lakes | 4.57 km | |
| Barr Beacon | 4.76 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.53447900 |
| Longitude | -1.93800900 |
| OS Easting | 404302 |
| OS Northing | 0292959 |
| OS Positional Quality | Imputed by ONS, by reference to surrounding postcode grid references |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
West Bromwich East |
| Electoral Ward | Newton |
| 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 | Birmingham |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Asian traits Subgroup: Achieving minorities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | West Bromwich (East) BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020852 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sandwell 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sandwell 012A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C1 |