The postcode B71 1BL is located in Sandwell, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in August 2009.B71 1BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B71 1BL 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 1BL as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to B71 1BL is Cardigan Close which is centered 30 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Kesteven Rd and is 116 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 978 m away at Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station, 2.46 km away.
The closest primary school to B71 1BL (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 1BL is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 1.64 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 1.64 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Policing for B71 1BL 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 1BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B71 1BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B71 1BL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | August 2009 |
| 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 1BL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 401 m | |
| The Phoenix Collegiate | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 15, 2019) | 483 m |
| Hateley Heath Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 562 m | |
| All Saints CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 16, 2019) | 624 m |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (January 23, 2014) | 836 m |
| Moorlands Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (November 7, 2018) | 993 m |
| Hargate Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 29, 2017) | 1.14 km |
| Hall Green Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 1.22 km |
| Eaton Valley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.35 km |
| Pennyhill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 7, 2018) | 1.38 km |
| George Salter Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 1.38 km |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (July 8, 2021) | 1.51 km |
| Health Futures UTC | Academy | 14-19 | Requires improvement (February 26, 2020) | 1.53 km |
| Harvills Hawthorn Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 17, 2013) | 1.58 km |
| Ryders Green Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 1.68 km |
| The British Muslim School | Independent school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2020) | 1.73 km |
| The Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 10, 2021) | 1.96 km |
| Lodge Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 1.97 km |
| King George V Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 1.98 km |
| Tameside Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 2.01 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B71 1BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 1.51 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 1.51 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 1.51 km | |
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 1.58 km | |
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 1.63 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 1.64 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 1.64 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 1.64 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 1.64 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 1.67 km | |
| Hydes Road Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 1.68 km | |
| Pizza Place also trading as Top One Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 9, 2020 | 1.68 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 1.77 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 1.79 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 1.79 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 1.79 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 1.79 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 1.79 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 1.79 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 1.81 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B71 1BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Kesteven Rd | 116 m | |
| Kesteven Rd | 134 m | |
| Rutland Rd | 157 m | |
| Rutland Rd | 223 m | |
| Rutland Rd | 337 m | |
| Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) | 978 m | |
| Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) | 979 m | |
| Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) | 979 m | |
| Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station | 2.46 km | |
| Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station | 2.5 km | |
| Sandwell & Dudley Rail Station | 3.05 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 55.65 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B71 1BL - Data from Dec 2021
| Steven's Plantation | 1.37 km | |
| Joseph Ashe Copse | 1.68 km | |
| Swan Pool | 2.49 km | |
| Tame Valley Junction | 2.55 km | |
| Forge Mill Lake | 3.07 km | |
| Bromford Stop | 3.13 km | |
| Bromford Junction | 3.15 km | |
| Moorcroft Junction | 3.57 km | |
| Moorcroft Wood | 3.84 km | |
| Titford Feeder | 4.23 km | |
| Garden Grove | 4.25 km | |
| Rocket Pool | 4.45 km | |
| Weddell Wynd Community Woodland | 4.47 km | |
| Watery Lane Junction | 4.51 km | |
| Perry Wood | 4.84 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.53505200 |
| Longitude | -1.99857100 |
| OS Easting | 400194 |
| OS Northing | 0293021 |
| 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 010A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |