Postcode B71 2BJ (Sandwell) Terminated June 1998

Map showing B71 2BJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode B71 2BJ is located in Sandwell, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1998.B71 2BJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

B71 2BJ 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 2BJ as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.

The closest road name to B71 2BJ is Cumberland Road which is centered 78 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Heath Lane and is 60 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.52 km away at Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station, 2.17 km away.

The closest primary school to B71 2BJ (for ages 11 and under) is St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on January 23, 2014. 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 2BJ 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 2BJ 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 2BJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to B71 2BJ, and the approximate distance away.

Cumberland Road 78 m
Arlington Road 142 m
Vicarage Road 145 m
Ebrington Road 155 m
Heath Lane 157 m
Somerset Road 189 m
A4031 216 m
Westley Court 235 m
Stanway Road 239 m
Durham Drive 242 m
Bexley Grove 271 m
Vowles Road 278 m
Overton Place 285 m
Chartley Road 317 m
Bank Street 340 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B71 2BJ

Introduction January 1980
Termination June 1998
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 2BJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Outstanding
(January 23, 2014)
275 m
All Saints CofE Primary School Good
(January 16, 2019)
493 m
The Phoenix Collegiate Requires improvement
(May 15, 2019)
687 m
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School 897 m
Pennyhill Primary School Requires improvement
(March 7, 2018)
926 m
Eaton Valley Primary School Good
(November 29, 2017)
964 m
Hargate Primary School Outstanding
(March 29, 2017)
1.15 km
Hateley Heath Academy 1.16 km
Hall Green Primary School Good
(February 1, 2018)
1.16 km
Moorlands Primary School Requires improvement
(November 7, 2018)
1.33 km
Health Futures UTC Requires improvement
(February 26, 2020)
1.64 km
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Good
(July 8, 2021)
1.76 km
King George V Primary School Good
(May 16, 2019)
1.78 km
George Salter Academy Good
(May 18, 2017)
1.83 km
The British Muslim School Requires improvement
(January 30, 2020)
1.84 km
The Priory Primary School Good
(November 10, 2021)
1.86 km
Ryders Green Primary School Good
(November 21, 2017)
2.08 km
Tameside Primary Academy 2.14 km
Lodge Primary School Good
(February 5, 2020)
2.14 km
High Point Academy 2.16 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B71 2BJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
#Pizza1 Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
1.64 km
Cabin Wines Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
1.64 km
Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 28, 2017
1.64 km
The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
1.64 km
Morrisons Daily Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
1.73 km
Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
1.76 km
Gills General Store Retailers - other 4
Good
August 3, 2018
1.76 km
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 15, 2019
1.76 km
Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 25, 2021
1.84 km
DS Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
February 1, 2022
1.84 km
Jade Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
1.84 km
La Belle Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
1.84 km
Le Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 3, 2021
1.84 km
The Toddler House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 26, 2020
1.84 km
Glorious Food Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 8, 2017
1.84 km
Crankhall Lane Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 5, 2018
1.85 km
Friar Park Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
1.85 km
Priory Primary School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 7, 2020
1.86 km
Lallys Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 11, 2020
1.97 km
Hydes Road Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 6, 2019
1.99 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B71 2BJ - Data from Apr 2022

Heath Lane Bus Stop/Station 60 m
Stanway Rd Bus Stop/Station 96 m
Hospital Bus Stop/Station 147 m
Stanway Rd Bus Stop/Station 171 m
Hospital Bus Stop/Station 227 m
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.52 km
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.52 km
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.52 km
Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station Rail 2.17 km
Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station Rail 2.21 km
Bescot Stadium Rail Station Rail 3.24 km
East Midlands Airport Air 55.17 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B71 2BJ - Data from Dec 2021

Steven's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 769 m
Swan Pool Inland Water 1.95 km
Joseph Ashe Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 2.47 km
Tame Valley Junction Inland Water 3.15 km
Bromford Stop Inland Water 3.27 km
Bromford Junction Inland Water 3.27 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.65 km
Moorcroft Junction Inland Water 4.08 km
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.24 km
Titford Feeder Inland Water 4.32 km
Moorcroft Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.37 km
Merrion's Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.46 km
Smethwick Hall Pool Inland Water 4.88 km
Gilbert's Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.92 km

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.53486300
Longitude -1.98963700
OS Easting 400800
OS Northing 0293000
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5386
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 E33020845
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Sandwell 010
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Sandwell 010E
Output Area / Small Area 4A1