Postcode B71 2HT (Sandwell)

Map showing B71 2HT and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to B71 2HT is Gordon Avenue which is centered 96 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Allerton Lane and is 81 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.35 km away at Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station, 2.05 km away.

The closest primary school to B71 2HT (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 2HT is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 1.11 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 1.11 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Residents reported an average download speed of 65.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 92.9% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Gordon Avenue 96 m
Allerton Lane 154 m
Clarke's Lane 163 m
Shropshire Way 192 m
Jowett's Lane 199 m
Lellow Street 216 m
Lynton Avenue 218 m
Jubilee Avenue 226 m
Lindsey Road 244 m
St John Bosco Close 262 m
Wyntor Lane 281 m
Kesteven Road 295 m
Essex Avenue 430 m
Monmouth Drive 435 m
Rydding Lane 457 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B71 2HT

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 2HT - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Phoenix Collegiate Requires improvement
(May 15, 2019)
143 m
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School 305 m
Moorlands Primary School Requires improvement
(November 7, 2018)
502 m
Hateley Heath Academy 672 m
Hall Green Primary School Good
(February 1, 2018)
736 m
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Good
(July 8, 2021)
980 m
All Saints CofE Primary School Good
(January 16, 2019)
1.1 km
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Outstanding
(January 23, 2014)
1.1 km
Pennyhill Primary School Requires improvement
(March 7, 2018)
1.19 km
The Priory Primary School Good
(November 10, 2021)
1.46 km
Tameside Primary Academy 1.46 km
Mesty Croft Primary Good
(November 30, 2017)
1.59 km
Hargate Primary School Outstanding
(March 29, 2017)
1.68 km
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School Outstanding
(May 17, 2013)
1.7 km
High Point Academy 1.73 km
Eaton Valley Primary School Good
(November 29, 2017)
1.76 km
Homeschool Inadequate
(November 21, 2018)
1.82 km
George Salter Academy Good
(May 18, 2017)
1.83 km
St John's Church of England Primary Academy Good
(September 28, 2017)
1.83 km
Park Hill Primary School Good
(November 28, 2017)
1.99 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
980 m
Gills General Store Retailers - other 4
Good
August 3, 2018
980 m
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 15, 2019
980 m
#Pizza1 Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
1.11 km
Cabin Wines Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
1.11 km
Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 28, 2017
1.11 km
The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
1.11 km
Morrisons Daily Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
1.12 km
Hydes Road Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 6, 2019
1.18 km
Pizza Place also trading as Top One Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
January 9, 2020
1.18 km
Glorious Food Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 8, 2017
1.22 km
Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 25, 2021
1.25 km
DS Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
February 1, 2022
1.25 km
Jade Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
1.25 km
La Belle Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
1.25 km
Le Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 3, 2021
1.25 km
The Toddler House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 26, 2020
1.25 km
Crankhall Lane Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 5, 2018
1.27 km
Friar Park Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
1.27 km
Petrogas Applegreen/Esso Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
August 21, 2018
1.27 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Allerton Lane Bus Stop/Station 81 m
Allerton Lane Bus Stop/Station 90 m
Phoenix Collegiate South Bus Stop/Station 198 m
Coach and Horses Bus Stop/Station 199 m
Coach and Horses Bus Stop/Station 215 m
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.35 km
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.35 km
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.35 km
Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station Rail 2.05 km
Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station Rail 2.09 km
Bescot Stadium Rail Station Rail 2.72 km
East Midlands Airport Air 55.33 km

Nearby Nature

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

Joseph Ashe Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
Steven's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Tame Valley Junction Inland Water 2.5 km
Swan Pool Inland Water 2.76 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 3.2 km
Moorcroft Junction Inland Water 3.28 km
Moorcroft Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.57 km
Bromford Stop Inland Water 3.67 km
Bromford Junction Inland Water 3.69 km
Rocket Pool Inland Water 4.29 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 4.33 km
Weddell Wynd Community Woodland Woodland Or Forest 4.35 km
Merrion's Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.61 km
Watery Lane Junction Inland Water 4.62 km
Titford Feeder Inland Water 4.78 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 69.3 Mbps 65.6 Mbps 205 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 11.9 Mbps 21 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 5 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 15.3 1
30-300 Mbps 7.1% 80.7 14.9
300+ Mbps 92.9% - -

Gas Consumption

27 meters consuming 237,429 kWh - mean 8,794 kWh : median 8,268 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for B71 2HT - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.53997900
Longitude -1.99849700
OS Easting 400199
OS Northing 0293569
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5700
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 E33020843
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Sandwell 010
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Sandwell 010F
Output Area / Small Area 4A1