Postcode B71 3LT (Sandwell)

Map showing B71 3LT and nearby postcodes

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

B71 3LT is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.1 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 3LT as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Indian tech achievers.

The closest road name to B71 3LT is Walsall Road which is centered 40 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Sandfield Rd and is 160 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.78 km away at Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station, 625 m away.

The closest primary school to B71 3LT (for ages 11 and under) is The Priory Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 10, 2021. 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 3LT is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 823 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 28, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House and is 714 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.

33.3% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Walsall Road 40 m
Jayne Close 60 m
Elford Road 111 m
Whitworth Drive 144 m
Sandfield Road 157 m
Wychnor Grove 163 m
Florence Grove 208 m
Bustleholme Lane 217 m
Campville Crescent 225 m
Burghley Drive 287 m
Bustleholme Crescent 291 m
Bustleholme Avenue 295 m
Canalside Close 314 m
Needwood Grove 318 m
Beacon View Road 475 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B71 3LT

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 3LT - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Priory Primary School Good
(November 10, 2021)
616 m
Homeschool Inadequate
(November 21, 2018)
733 m
Pennyhill Primary School Requires improvement
(March 7, 2018)
734 m
Hall Green Primary School Good
(February 1, 2018)
763 m
High Point Academy 835 m
Tameside Primary Academy 1.35 km
The Phoenix Collegiate Requires improvement
(May 15, 2019)
1.42 km
Park Hill Primary School Good
(November 28, 2017)
1.49 km
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Good
(July 8, 2021)
1.49 km
Moorlands Primary School Requires improvement
(November 7, 2018)
1.54 km
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Outstanding
(January 23, 2014)
1.68 km
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School 1.76 km
Mesty Croft Primary Good
(November 30, 2017)
1.83 km
Joseph Leckie Academy Good
(October 13, 2021)
1.89 km
Delves Infant School Outstanding
(February 24, 2016)
1.96 km
Delves Junior School Good
(January 26, 2022)
1.96 km
All Saints CofE Primary School Good
(January 16, 2019)
2.05 km
Hateley Heath Academy 2.12 km
Yew Tree Primary School Good
(October 20, 2021)
2.29 km
Wood Green Academy Good
(February 27, 2020)
2.3 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Sandfield Rd Bus Stop/Station 160 m
Sandfield Rd Bus Stop/Station 195 m
Hall Green Rd Bus Stop/Station 281 m
Hall Green Rd Bus Stop/Station 295 m
Jervoise Lane Bus Stop/Station 309 m
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.78 km
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.78 km
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.78 km
Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station Rail 625 m
Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station Rail 664 m
Bescot Stadium Rail Station Rail 1.89 km
East Midlands Airport Air 53.87 km

Nearby Nature

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

Steven's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.6 km
Joseph Ashe Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 2.68 km
Swan Pool Inland Water 2.72 km
Merrion's Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.18 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.57 km
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.69 km
Tame Valley Junction Inland Water 3.75 km
Gilbert's Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.96 km
Moorcroft Junction Inland Water 4.09 km
Holly Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.2 km
Moorcroft Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.4 km
High Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.43 km
Fox Plantation Woodland Or Forest 4.5 km
Hatherton Lake Inland Water 4.67 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for B71 3LT - 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 66.7%
300+ Mbps 33.3%

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.54795200
Longitude -1.98153800
OS Easting 401349
OS Northing 0294456
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
15499
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: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Indian tech achievers
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 039B
Output Area / Small Area 6A1