Postcode B71 2EB (Sandwell)

Map showing B71 2EB and nearby postcodes

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

B71 2EB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 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 2EB as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.

The closest road name to B71 2EB is Hampton Court which is centered 22 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Moorlands Rd and is 62 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.93 km away at Wednesbury Great Western Street (Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station, 1.54 km away.

The closest primary school to B71 2EB (for ages 11 and under) is Hall Green Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 1, 2018. 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 2EB is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 471 m 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 471 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for B71 2EB 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 2EB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Hampton Court 22 m
Moorlands Road 66 m
Hall Green Wharf 163 m
Crockford Road 183 m
Griffiths Road 188 m
Ripon Drive 272 m
Hall Green Road 448 m
Beverley Road 460 m
Canterbury Road 523 m
Crankhall Lane 713 m
Hydes Road 801 m
A4031 1.37 km
A461 2.69 km
A4123 5.24 km
B4149 6.74 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode B71 2EB

Introduction January 1980
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 2EB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Hall Green Primary School Good
(February 1, 2018)
305 m
Moorlands Primary School Requires improvement
(November 7, 2018)
506 m
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Good
(July 8, 2021)
573 m
The Phoenix Collegiate Requires improvement
(May 15, 2019)
706 m
The Priory Primary School Good
(November 10, 2021)
851 m
Tameside Primary Academy 863 m
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School 912 m
High Point Academy 1.11 km
Mesty Croft Primary Good
(November 30, 2017)
1.12 km
Pennyhill Primary School Requires improvement
(March 7, 2018)
1.13 km
Homeschool Inadequate
(November 21, 2018)
1.22 km
Hateley Heath Academy 1.23 km
Park Hill Primary School Good
(November 28, 2017)
1.36 km
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Outstanding
(January 23, 2014)
1.53 km
St John's Church of England Primary Academy Good
(September 28, 2017)
1.61 km
All Saints CofE Primary School Good
(January 16, 2019)
1.66 km
Wood Green Junior School Good
(November 25, 2021)
2.04 km
St Mary's Catholic Primary School 2.05 km
Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School 2.05 km
Wood Green Academy Good
(February 27, 2020)
2.07 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
#Pizza1 Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
471 m
Cabin Wines Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
471 m
Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 28, 2017
471 m
The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
471 m
Morrisons Daily Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
486 m
Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
573 m
Gills General Store Retailers - other 4
Good
August 3, 2018
573 m
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 15, 2019
573 m
Glorious Food Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 8, 2017
590 m
Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 25, 2021
608 m
DS Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
February 1, 2022
608 m
Jade Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
608 m
La Belle Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
608 m
Le Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 3, 2021
608 m
The Toddler House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 26, 2020
608 m
Crankhall Lane Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 5, 2018
630 m
Friar Park Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
630 m
Hydes Road Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 6, 2019
848 m
Pizza Place also trading as Top One Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
January 9, 2020
848 m
Priory Primary School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 7, 2020
851 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Moorlands Rd Bus Stop/Station 62 m
Ryddings Lane Bus Stop/Station 129 m
The Golden Lion Bus Stop/Station 275 m
Griffiths Rd Bus Stop/Station 301 m
Rydding Lane Bus Stop/Station 301 m
Wednesbury Great Western Street (Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.93 km
Wednesbury Great Western St (Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.93 km
Wednesbury Great Western Street (Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.93 km
Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station Rail 1.54 km
Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station Rail 1.58 km
Bescot Stadium Rail Station Rail 2.08 km
East Midlands Airport Air 54.84 km

Nearby Nature

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

Joseph Ashe Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.22 km
Steven's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Tame Valley Junction Inland Water 2.72 km
Swan Pool Inland Water 3.06 km
Moorcroft Junction Inland Water 3.17 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 3.32 km
Moorcroft Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.48 km
Merrion's Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.19 km
Bromford Stop Inland Water 4.31 km
Rocket Pool Inland Water 4.33 km
Bromford Junction Inland Water 4.33 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 4.37 km
Weddell Wynd Community Woodland Woodland Or Forest 4.44 km
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.64 km
Watery Lane Junction Inland Water 4.96 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for B71 2EB - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.54558900
Longitude -1.99631400
OS Easting 400347
OS Northing 0294193
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6221
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 E33020842
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Sandwell 010
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Sandwell 010C
Output Area / Small Area 4A1