Postcode B71 4AP (Sandwell)

Map showing B71 4AP and nearby postcodes

The postcode B71 4AP is located in Sandwell, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B71 4AP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

B71 4AP is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.4 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 4AP as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.

The closest road name to B71 4AP is Woodward Street which is centered 56 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Slaithwaite Rd and is 79 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 977 m away at West Bromwich CENTRAL (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Sandwell & Dudley Rail Station, 2.39 km away.

The closest primary school to B71 4AP (for ages 11 and under) is Eaton Valley Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 29, 2017. 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 4AP is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 2.92 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 2.92 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Residents reported an average download speed of 83.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 89.5% 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 2.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for B71 4AP 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 4AP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to B71 4AP, and the approximate distance away.

Woodward Street 56 m
Slaithwaite Road 86 m
Lloyd Street 110 m
Christina Court 111 m
Seagar Street 149 m
Taylor's Lane 153 m
St Clement's Lane 159 m
Cottrell Street 163 m
Kiniths Way 179 m
Park Crescent 191 m
Summer Street 203 m
Cranbourne Place 207 m
Stoney Lane 209 m
Sheridan Street 219 m
Withers Way 250 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B71 4AP

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 4AP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Eaton Valley Primary School Good
(November 29, 2017)
413 m
King George V Primary School Good
(May 16, 2019)
509 m
Hargate Primary School Outstanding
(March 29, 2017)
633 m
All Saints CofE Primary School Good
(January 16, 2019)
923 m
Health Futures UTC Requires improvement
(February 26, 2020)
942 m
Sandwell College 1.03 km
The British Muslim School Requires improvement
(January 30, 2020)
1.05 km
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Outstanding
(January 23, 2014)
1.07 km
Lodge Primary School Good
(February 5, 2020)
1.37 km
Sandwell Valley School Good
(October 12, 2017)
1.41 km
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Good
(June 7, 2017)
1.51 km
Lyng Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
1.62 km
Hanbury Primary School Good
(February 3, 2022)
1.69 km
George Salter Academy Good
(May 18, 2017)
1.8 km
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy 1.82 km
Ryders Green Primary School Good
(November 21, 2017)
1.85 km
The Phoenix Collegiate Requires improvement
(May 15, 2019)
1.89 km
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School 1.94 km
Hateley Heath Academy 2 km
Pennyhill Primary School Requires improvement
(March 7, 2018)
2.01 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B71 4AP - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
#Pizza1 Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
2.92 km
Cabin Wines Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
2.92 km
Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 28, 2017
2.92 km
The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
2.92 km
Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
2.99 km
Gills General Store Retailers - other 4
Good
August 3, 2018
2.99 km
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 15, 2019
2.99 km
Morrisons Daily Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
3.01 km
Petrogas Applegreen/Esso Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
August 21, 2018
3.1 km
Priory Primary School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 7, 2020
3.12 km
Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 25, 2021
3.12 km
DS Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
February 1, 2022
3.12 km
Jade Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
3.12 km
La Belle Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
3.12 km
Le Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 3, 2021
3.12 km
The Toddler House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 26, 2020
3.12 km
Glorious Food Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 8, 2017
3.12 km
Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream Distributors/Transporters Exempt
March 26, 2018
3.13 km
Crankhall Lane Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 5, 2018
3.13 km
Friar Park Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
3.13 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B71 4AP - Data from Apr 2022

Slaithwaite Rd Bus Stop/Station 79 m
Slaithwaite Rd Bus Stop/Station 97 m
Lloyd St Bus Stop/Station 152 m
Lloyd St Bus Stop/Station 214 m
Sandwell District General Hospital Bus Stop/Station 270 m
West Bromwich CENTRAL (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 977 m
West Bromwich Central (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 977 m
West Bromwich Central (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 978 m
Sandwell & Dudley Rail Station Rail 2.39 km
Sandwell & Dudley Rail Station Rail 2.43 km
Smethwick Galton Bridge Rail Station Rail 2.45 km
East Midlands Airport Air 55.73 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B71 4AP - Data from Dec 2021

Steven's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.24 km
Swan Pool Inland Water 1.42 km
Bromford Junction Inland Water 2.25 km
Bromford Stop Inland Water 2.27 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 2.33 km
Joseph Ashe Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.22 km
Titford Feeder Inland Water 3.22 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.5 km
Smethwick Hall Pool Inland Water 3.6 km
Tame Valley Junction Inland Water 3.82 km
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.42 km
Titford Pool Inland Water 4.6 km
Thimblemill Pool Inland Water 4.67 km
Halfmoon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 4.7 km
Causeway Green Branch Inland Water 4.79 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for B71 4AP - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 107 Mbps 83.5 Mbps 205 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 10.8 Mbps 21 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% 15.5 1
30-300 Mbps 10.5% 94 12.3
300+ Mbps 89.5% - -

Gas Consumption

20 meters consuming 268,356 kWh - mean 13,418 kWh : median 10,366 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

18 meters consuming 75,840 kWh - mean 4,213 kWh : median 3,163 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for B71 4AP - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.52355400
Longitude -1.98594000
OS Easting 401051
OS Northing 0291742
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5359
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Midlands

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
West Bromwich East
Electoral Ward West Bromwich Central
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 E33020879
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Sandwell 017
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Sandwell 017E
Output Area / Small Area 4C1