Postcode B71 3LH (Sandwell)

Map showing B71 3LH and nearby postcodes

The postcode B71 3LH is located in Sandwell, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B71 3LH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

B71 3LH is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.9 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 3LH as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Multi-ethnic hardship.

The closest road name to B71 3LH is Florence Grove which is centered 21 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Hall Green Rd and is 89 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.58 km away at Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station, 841 m away.

The closest primary school to B71 3LH (for ages 11 and under) is Pennyhill Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on March 7, 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 3LH is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 800 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 800 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Residents reported an average download speed of 172.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% 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 2.2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for B71 3LH 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 3LH and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to B71 3LH, and the approximate distance away.

Florence Grove 21 m
Simon Close 95 m
Campville Crescent 171 m
Walsall Road 181 m
Sandfield Road 188 m
Jayne Close 208 m
Jervoise Lane 223 m
Needwood Grove 227 m
Elford Road 240 m
Bustleholme Crescent 249 m
Oakwood Croft 262 m
Stonelea Close 303 m
Bustleholme Lane 306 m
Whitworth Drive 309 m
Charlemont Crescent 316 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B71 3LH

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 3LH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Pennyhill Primary School Requires improvement
(March 7, 2018)
551 m
Hall Green Primary School Good
(February 1, 2018)
618 m
The Priory Primary School Good
(November 10, 2021)
705 m
Homeschool Inadequate
(November 21, 2018)
900 m
High Point Academy 967 m
The Phoenix Collegiate Requires improvement
(May 15, 2019)
1.22 km
Tameside Primary Academy 1.36 km
Moorlands Primary School Requires improvement
(November 7, 2018)
1.39 km
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Good
(July 8, 2021)
1.42 km
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Outstanding
(January 23, 2014)
1.47 km
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School 1.56 km
Park Hill Primary School Good
(November 28, 2017)
1.58 km
Mesty Croft Primary Good
(November 30, 2017)
1.82 km
All Saints CofE Primary School Good
(January 16, 2019)
1.83 km
Hateley Heath Academy 1.94 km
Joseph Leckie Academy Good
(October 13, 2021)
2.09 km
Eaton Valley Primary School Good
(November 29, 2017)
2.14 km
Delves Infant School Outstanding
(February 24, 2016)
2.18 km
Delves Junior School Good
(January 26, 2022)
2.18 km
Wood Green Academy Good
(February 27, 2020)
2.4 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B71 3LH - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Priory Primary School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 7, 2020
705 m
#Pizza1 Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
800 m
Cabin Wines Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
800 m
Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 28, 2017
800 m
The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
800 m
Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 8, 2021
842 m
Lallys Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 11, 2020
847 m
Little Legend Nurseries Limited Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
November 3, 2021
967 m
Priory Explorers Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 20, 2019
967 m
Morrisons Daily Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
975 m
Crankhall Lane Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 5, 2018
981 m
Friar Park Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
981 m
Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 25, 2021
1 km
DS Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
February 1, 2022
1 km
Jade Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
1 km
La Belle Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
1 km
Le Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 3, 2021
1 km
The Toddler House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 26, 2020
1 km
Glorious Food Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 8, 2017
1.05 km
A G Barr Distributors/Transporters Exempt
July 29, 2019
1.24 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B71 3LH - Data from Apr 2022

Hall Green Rd Bus Stop/Station 89 m
Jervoise Lane Bus Stop/Station 96 m
Hall Green Rd Bus Stop/Station 98 m
Jervoise Lane Bus Stop/Station 110 m
Stone Cross Bus Stop/Station 127 m
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.58 km
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.58 km
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.58 km
Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station Rail 841 m
Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station Rail 880 m
Bescot Stadium Rail Station Rail 2.05 km
East Midlands Airport Air 54.06 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B71 3LH - Data from Dec 2021

Steven's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.42 km
Joseph Ashe Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km
Swan Pool Inland Water 2.59 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 2.61 km
Merrion's Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.35 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.56 km
Tame Valley Junction Inland Water 3.62 km
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.75 km
Moorcroft Junction Inland Water 4.03 km
Gilbert's Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.09 km
Holly Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.3 km
Moorcroft Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.35 km
High Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.58 km
Bromford Junction Inland Water 4.61 km
Bromford Stop Inland Water 4.61 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for B71 3LH - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 78.1 Mbps 172.6 Mbps 593 Mbps
Upload 15.1 Mbps 18.7 Mbps 39 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 67.5 13.8
300+ Mbps 100% 593 39

Gas Consumption

6 meters consuming 87,135 kWh - mean 14,522 kWh : median 14,822 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

6 meters consuming 21,371 kWh - mean 3,562 kWh : median 3,382 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for B71 3LH - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.54619000
Longitude -1.98289500
OS Easting 401257
OS Northing 0294260
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3484
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: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Challenged diversity
Subgroup: Multi-ethnic hardship
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 010B
Output Area / Small Area 7A3