Postcode B71 3LJ (Sandwell)

Map showing B71 3LJ and nearby postcodes

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

B71 3LJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2 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 3LJ as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.

The closest road name to B71 3LJ is Simon Close which is centered 35 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Jervoise Lane and is 63 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.54 km away at Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station, 924 m away.

The closest primary school to B71 3LJ (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 3LJ is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 901 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 901 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Residents reported an average download speed of 41.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Simon Close 35 m
Jervoise Lane 111 m
Florence Grove 121 m
Charlemont Crescent 202 m
Bustleholme Crescent 203 m
Clifton Lane 226 m
Stonelea Close 233 m
Walsall Road 287 m
Jayne Close 287 m
Campville Crescent 293 m
Charlemont Avenue 305 m
Sandfield Road 315 m
Canterbury Close 315 m
Bustleholme Lane 325 m
Needwood Grove 331 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B71 3LJ

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 3LJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Pennyhill Primary School Requires improvement
(March 7, 2018)
426 m
Hall Green Primary School Good
(February 1, 2018)
658 m
The Priory Primary School Good
(November 10, 2021)
831 m
Homeschool Inadequate
(November 21, 2018)
1.02 km
High Point Academy 1.09 km
The Phoenix Collegiate Requires improvement
(May 15, 2019)
1.19 km
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Outstanding
(January 23, 2014)
1.36 km
Moorlands Primary School Requires improvement
(November 7, 2018)
1.42 km
Tameside Primary Academy 1.47 km
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Good
(July 8, 2021)
1.49 km
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School 1.54 km
Park Hill Primary School Good
(November 28, 2017)
1.71 km
All Saints CofE Primary School Good
(January 16, 2019)
1.74 km
Mesty Croft Primary Good
(November 30, 2017)
1.91 km
Hateley Heath Academy 1.92 km
Eaton Valley Primary School Good
(November 29, 2017)
2.02 km
Joseph Leckie Academy Good
(October 13, 2021)
2.2 km
Delves Infant School Outstanding
(February 24, 2016)
2.26 km
Delves Junior School Good
(January 26, 2022)
2.26 km
Hargate Primary School Outstanding
(March 29, 2017)
2.39 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Jervoise Lane Bus Stop/Station 63 m
Jervoise Lane Bus Stop/Station 64 m
Bustleholme Lane Bus Stop/Station 122 m
Bustleholme Lane Bus Stop/Station 124 m
Stone Cross Bus Stop/Station 128 m
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.54 km
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.54 km
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.54 km
Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station Rail 924 m
Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station Rail 962 m
Bescot Stadium Rail Station Rail 2.18 km
East Midlands Airport Air 54.09 km

Nearby Nature

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

Steven's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
Joseph Ashe Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.18 km
Swan Pool Inland Water 2.46 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 2.5 km
Merrion's Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.37 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.46 km
Tame Valley Junction Inland Water 3.65 km
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.68 km
Gilbert's Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.06 km
Moorcroft Junction Inland Water 4.11 km
Holly Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.27 km
Moorcroft Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.42 km
Bromford Junction Inland Water 4.52 km
Bromford Stop Inland Water 4.52 km
High Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.57 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 39.9 Mbps 41.7 Mbps 79.67 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 9.6 Mbps 20 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% 18 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 56 14.8
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

12 meters consuming 155,759 kWh - mean 12,980 kWh : median 13,002 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for B71 3LJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.54513800
Longitude -1.98215800
OS Easting 401307
OS Northing 0294143
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
7542
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Midlands

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
West Bromwich East
Electoral Ward Charlemont with Grove Vale
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: Asian traits
Subgroup: Achieving minorities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area West Midlands BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division West Bromwich BUASD
Workplace Zone E33023226
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Sandwell 039
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Sandwell 039D
Output Area / Small Area 4C1