The postcode B71 1BJ is located in Sandwell, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in March 2007 and is an active postcode. B71 1BJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B71 1BJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.5 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 1BJ as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to B71 1BJ is Lindsey Road which is centered 45 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Coach and Horses and is 122 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.12 km away at Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station, 2.27 km away.
The closest primary school to B71 1BJ (for ages 11 and under) is St John Bosco Catholic Primary School. 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 1BJ is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 1.35 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 28, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Hydes Road Fish Bar and is 1.34 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 6, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for B71 1BJ 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 B71 1BJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B71 1BJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B71 1BJ
| Introduction | March 2007 |
| 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 B71 1BJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 130 m | |
| The Phoenix Collegiate | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 15, 2019) | 254 m |
| Hateley Heath Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 483 m | |
| Moorlands Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (November 7, 2018) | 658 m |
| All Saints CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 16, 2019) | 937 m |
| Hall Green Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 972 m |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (January 23, 2014) | 1.04 km |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (July 8, 2021) | 1.17 km |
| Pennyhill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 7, 2018) | 1.33 km |
| Hargate Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 29, 2017) | 1.47 km |
| Harvills Hawthorn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 17, 2013) | 1.54 km |
| George Salter Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 1.59 km |
| Eaton Valley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.64 km |
| Tameside Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.68 km | |
| The Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 10, 2021) | 1.7 km |
| Mesty Croft Primary | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 1.77 km |
| Health Futures UTC | Academy | 14-19 | Requires improvement (February 26, 2020) | 1.85 km |
| Ryders Green Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 1.91 km |
| St John's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 28, 2017) | 1.93 km |
| High Point Academy | Special school | 11-16 | 1.98 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B71 1BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 1.17 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 1.17 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 1.17 km | |
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 1.31 km | |
| Hydes Road Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 1.34 km | |
| Pizza Place also trading as Top One Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 9, 2020 | 1.34 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 1.35 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 1.35 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 1.35 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 1.35 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 1.36 km | |
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 1.38 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 1.46 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 1.48 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 1.48 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 1.48 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 1.48 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 1.48 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 1.48 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 1.51 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B71 1BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Coach and Horses | 122 m | |
| Coach and Horses | 148 m | |
| Allerton Lane | 169 m | |
| Allerton Lane | 169 m | |
| Kesteven Rd | 202 m | |
| Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.12 km | |
| Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.12 km | |
| Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.12 km | |
| Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station | 2.27 km | |
| Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station | 2.31 km | |
| Bescot Stadium Rail Station | 2.96 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 55.53 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B71 1BJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Joseph Ashe Copse | 1.38 km | |
| Steven's Plantation | 1.53 km | |
| Tame Valley Junction | 2.42 km | |
| Swan Pool | 2.72 km | |
| Forge Mill Lake | 3.22 km | |
| Moorcroft Junction | 3.31 km | |
| Bromford Stop | 3.44 km | |
| Bromford Junction | 3.46 km | |
| Moorcroft Wood | 3.59 km | |
| Rocket Pool | 4.26 km | |
| Weddell Wynd Community Woodland | 4.31 km | |
| Garden Grove | 4.38 km | |
| Watery Lane Junction | 4.48 km | |
| Titford Feeder | 4.54 km | |
| Merrion's Wood | 4.81 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B71 1BJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.53798100 |
| Longitude | -1.99984800 |
| OS Easting | 400107 |
| OS Northing | 0293345 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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: 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 010F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |