Postcode B71 1BB (Sandwell)

Map showing B71 1BB and nearby postcodes

The postcode B71 1BB is located in Sandwell, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in June 1981 and is an active postcode. B71 1BB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

B71 1BB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.4 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 B71 1BB as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.

The closest road name to B71 1BB is Ridgacre Road which is centered 138 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Stafford Drive and is 169 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 520 m away at Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Sandwell & Dudley Rail Station, 2.71 km away.

The closest primary school to B71 1BB (for ages 11 and under) is Hateley Heath Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Phoenix Collegiate. The last OFSTED inspection on May 15, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of B71 1BB is MJ's Bar and is 1.88 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 6, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Hydes Road Fish Bar and is 1.83 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 6, 2019.

Policing for B71 1BB is covered by the West Midlands police force association and Sandwell is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to B71 1BB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to B71 1BB, and the approximate distance away.

Ridgacre Road 138 m
Denbigh Crescent 168 m
White's Road 240 m
Bowfell Way 245 m
Helvellyn Way 256 m
Ely Crescent 261 m
Stafford Drive 272 m
Salop Close 276 m
Byron Street 287 m
Blencathra Drive 311 m
Denbigh Drive 313 m
Monkgate Drive 320 m
Small Street 322 m
Church Lane 326 m
Black Lake 343 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B71 1BB

Introduction June 1981
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B71 1BB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Hateley Heath Academy 434 m
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School 612 m
All Saints CofE Primary School Good
(January 16, 2019)
823 m
The Phoenix Collegiate Requires improvement
(May 15, 2019)
879 m
George Salter Academy Good
(May 18, 2017)
946 m
Hargate Primary School Outstanding
(March 29, 2017)
1.07 km
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Outstanding
(January 23, 2014)
1.2 km
Moorlands Primary School Requires improvement
(November 7, 2018)
1.2 km
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School Outstanding
(May 17, 2013)
1.21 km
Ryders Green Primary School Good
(November 21, 2017)
1.26 km
Health Futures UTC Requires improvement
(February 26, 2020)
1.32 km
The British Muslim School Requires improvement
(January 30, 2020)
1.51 km
Eaton Valley Primary School Good
(November 29, 2017)
1.54 km
Hall Green Primary School Good
(February 1, 2018)
1.62 km
Hanbury Primary School Good
(February 3, 2022)
1.67 km
Lodge Primary School Good
(February 5, 2020)
1.69 km
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Good
(July 8, 2021)
1.72 km
Pennyhill Primary School Requires improvement
(March 7, 2018)
1.84 km
King George V Primary School Good
(May 16, 2019)
1.97 km
Sandwell College 2.14 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B71 1BB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Petrogas Applegreen/Esso Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
August 21, 2018
1.54 km
Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream Distributors/Transporters Exempt
March 26, 2018
1.54 km
A Little Something CIC Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
1.65 km
Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
1.72 km
Gills General Store Retailers - other 4
Good
August 3, 2018
1.72 km
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 15, 2019
1.72 km
Hydes Road Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 6, 2019
1.83 km
Pizza Place also trading as Top One Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
January 9, 2020
1.83 km
Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
1.85 km
MJ's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
March 6, 2020
1.88 km
Best Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 3, 2018
1.97 km
Warley Wine Stop Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
September 16, 2019
1.97 km
Morrisons Daily Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
1.99 km
#Pizza1 Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
1.99 km
Cabin Wines Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
1.99 km
Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 28, 2017
1.99 km
The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
1.99 km
New Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 25, 2019
2.05 km
Rayhan's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
March 3, 2022
2.05 km
Glorious Food Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 8, 2017
2.08 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B71 1BB - Data from Apr 2022

Stafford Drive Bus Stop/Station 169 m
Stafford Drive Bus Stop/Station 180 m
Byron St Bus Stop/Station 222 m
Gladstone St Bus Stop/Station 255 m
Byron St Bus Stop/Station 257 m
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 520 m
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 520 m
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 521 m
Sandwell & Dudley Rail Station Rail 2.71 km
Sandwell & Dudley Rail Station Rail 2.75 km
Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station Rail 2.9 km
East Midlands Airport Air 56.11 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B71 1BB - Data from Dec 2021

Joseph Ashe Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.7 km
Steven's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.75 km
Tame Valley Junction Inland Water 2.25 km
Swan Pool Inland Water 2.76 km
Bromford Stop Inland Water 2.84 km
Bromford Junction Inland Water 2.87 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 3.43 km
Moorcroft Junction Inland Water 3.43 km
Moorcroft Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.69 km
Titford Feeder Inland Water 3.95 km
Watery Lane Junction Inland Water 4.09 km
Weddell Wynd Community Woodland Woodland Or Forest 4.19 km
Rocket Pool Inland Water 4.2 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 4.62 km
Darby's Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.72 km

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.53282000
Longitude -2.00424100
OS Easting 399809
OS Northing 0292771
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5501
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Midlands

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
West Bromwich East
Electoral Ward Hateley Heath
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000028
Travel To Work Area Dudley

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Rented family living
Subgroup: Social renting young families
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area West Midlands BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division West Bromwich BUASD
Workplace Zone E33020848
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Sandwell 010
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Sandwell 010A
Output Area / Small Area 4A1