Postcode B71 3PA (Sandwell) Terminated June 1998

Map showing B71 3PA and nearby postcodes

The postcode B71 3PA is located in Sandwell, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in June 1996 and terminated in June 1998.B71 3PA is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

B71 3PA 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 3PA as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Indian tech achievers.

The closest road name to B71 3PA is Charlemont Avenue which is centered 47 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Smithmoor Crescent and is 105 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.71 km away at Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station, 955 m away.

The closest primary school to B71 3PA (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 3PA is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 1.2 km 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 1.2 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Charlemont Avenue 47 m
Daisy Drive 103 m
Broadfield Close 122 m
Charlemont Crescent 123 m
Far Hill Close 191 m
Bustleholme Crescent 193 m
Julia Gardens 210 m
Pingle Close 236 m
Farm End Close 262 m
Camberley Rise 264 m
Whittington Close 275 m
Smithmoor Crescent 282 m
Beacon View Road 292 m
Bustleholme Avenue 294 m
Gorsty Close 303 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B71 3PA

Introduction June 1996
Termination June 1998
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B71 3PA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Pennyhill Primary School Requires improvement
(March 7, 2018)
386 m
Hall Green Primary School Good
(February 1, 2018)
955 m
The Priory Primary School Good
(November 10, 2021)
1.09 km
Homeschool Inadequate
(November 21, 2018)
1.21 km
High Point Academy 1.32 km
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Outstanding
(January 23, 2014)
1.36 km
The Phoenix Collegiate Requires improvement
(May 15, 2019)
1.4 km
Moorlands Primary School Requires improvement
(November 7, 2018)
1.71 km
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School 1.76 km
Tameside Primary Academy 1.77 km
All Saints CofE Primary School Good
(January 16, 2019)
1.79 km
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Good
(July 8, 2021)
1.8 km
Eaton Valley Primary School Good
(November 29, 2017)
1.96 km
Park Hill Primary School Good
(November 28, 2017)
1.96 km
Hateley Heath Academy 2.13 km
Grove Vale Primary School Outstanding
(March 21, 2013)
2.14 km
Hamstead Infant School Good
(January 16, 2019)
2.14 km
Mesty Croft Primary Good
(November 30, 2017)
2.22 km
Delves Infant School Outstanding
(February 24, 2016)
2.24 km
Delves Junior School Good
(January 26, 2022)
2.24 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Smithmoor Crescent Bus Stop/Station 105 m
Smithmoor Crescent Bus Stop/Station 115 m
Shops Bus Stop/Station 161 m
Shops Bus Stop/Station 215 m
Bustleholme Lane Bus Stop/Station 235 m
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.71 km
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.71 km
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 2.71 km
Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station Rail 955 m
Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station Rail 988 m
Bescot Stadium Rail Station Rail 2.37 km
East Midlands Airport Air 53.91 km

Nearby Nature

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

Steven's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.17 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 2.21 km
Swan Pool Inland Water 2.24 km
Joseph Ashe Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.48 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.16 km
Merrion's Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.18 km
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.39 km
Gilbert's Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.8 km
Tame Valley Junction Inland Water 3.92 km
Holly Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.99 km
Fox Plantation Woodland Or Forest 4.32 km
High Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.34 km
Moorcroft Junction Inland Water 4.42 km
Bromford Junction Inland Water 4.53 km
Bromford Stop Inland Water 4.54 km

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.54422000
Longitude -1.97786800
OS Easting 401598
OS Northing 0294041
OS Positional Quality Postcode sector mean, (mainly PO Boxes)

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: 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 039D
Output Area / Small Area 6A1