FORGE LANE, B64 5AL - Information

Overview

The B64 5AL postcode is in Sandwell, Sandwell postcode town, within West Midlands, England region.

For comprehensive crime statistics in the B64 5AL area, explore the B64 5AL Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the B64 5AL area, visit the B64 5AL House Prices

Location And Map Details
  • Co-ordinates: [ -2.0932855863856825, 52.46991942720306 ]
  • What 3 Words: chip.zoom.remove
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NameType
Postcode AreaB64
WardCradley Heath and Old Hill
Middle layer Super Output AreaCradley Heath
Lower Tier Local AuthoritySandwell
Upper Tier Local AuthoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
CountryEngland
Travel To Work AreaDudley
Police ForceWest Midlands
NHS Care BoardNHS Black Country Integrated Care Board
Electoral wardCradley Heath and Old Hill
Westminster Parliamentary ConstituencyHalesowen and Rowley Regis
Multiple Deprivation Index4177

According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Multi-ethnic hardship / Hampered neighbourhoods / Industrial and Multi-ethnic, while the work-zone classification is Manufacturing, energy and utilities.

These amenities are located within this Postcode:

  • Cafe Presto, Retailers - Other
    Address: B64 5AL

Nearby Places

The nearest places is Cradley Forge(0.21 mi)

  • Cradley Forge, (0.21 mi)
  • Saltbrook End, (0.23 mi)
  • Lyde Green, (0.25 mi)
  • Quarry Bank, (0.31 mi)
  • Homer Hill, (0.39 mi)
Nearby Bus stop

The nearest Bus stop is Cradley Heath Rail Station(0.12 mi)

  • Cradley Heath Rail Station, (0.12 mi)
Nearby Railway Station

The nearest Railway Station is Cradley Heath(0.16 mi)

  • Cradley Heath, (0.16 mi)
  • Lye, (1.22 mi)
  • Old Hill, (1.58 mi)
Nearby Airport

    Nearby Schools

    Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)

    NameAgeDistanceDetails
    Quarry Bank Primary SchoolPrimary, Good2-11DY5 2AD (0.32 mi)Details
    Cradley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding4-11B63 2UL (0.54 mi)Details
    Colley Lane Primary AcademyPrimary, Good3-11B63 2TN (0.64 mi)Details
    Dudley Wood Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement3-11DY2 0DB (0.70 mi)Details
    Corngreaves AcademyPrimary, Good4-11B64 6EZ (0.82 mi)Details
    Mount Pleasant Primary SchoolPrimary, Good3-11DY5 2YN (0.88 mi)Details
    Timbertree AcademyPrimary, Good3-11B64 7LT (0.96 mi)Details
    Thorns Primary SchoolPrimary, Good5-11DY5 2JY (0.97 mi)Details
    The Old Park SchoolAll Through, Outstanding4-19DY5 2JY (0.97 mi)Details
    Netherbrook Primary SchoolPrimary, Good3-11DY2 9RZ (0.99 mi)Details
    Nearby Nhs GP

    The nearest GP to this postcode is QUARRY BANK MEDICAL CENTRE(0.41 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.

    NameTelephonePostcode
    quarry bank medical centreActivequarry bank surgery, 165 high st.,quarry bank, brierley hill, west midlands01384566651DY5 2AE
    dudley wood surgeryActive10 quarry road, dudley wood, dudley, west midlands01384569050DY2 0EF
    thorns road surgeryActive43 thorns road, quarry bank, brierley hill, west midlands01384484894DY5 2JS
    haden vale surgeryActivehaden vale surgery, 50 barrs rd,cradley hth, warley, west midlands01384634511B64 7HG
    Nearby Amenities
    • Waggon and Horses Public House
      0.18 mi
    • White Horse Inn
      0.34 mi
    • Quarry Bank Social Club
      0.37 mi
    • The Old Liberal
      0.37 mi
    • The Moon Under Water
      0.45 mi

    FORGE LANE, B64 5AL Demographics

    (from Census 2021)

    The population of B645AL is 233 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.

    Age

    The average age of people living in the nearby area is 40 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1476), Between 25 to 34 (1016), and Between 45 to 54 (986).

    Ethinicity

    According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 196 people, followed by Pakistani with a total of 11.

    Education

    Regarding education, 83 adults have No qualifications, while 30 have Level 4.

    Deprivation

    As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (379), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (353).

    Occupation
    The most common occupations in the nearby area are
    • Skilled trades occupations (13)
    • Administrative and secretarial occupations (12), and
    • Caring, leisure and other service occupations (12)
    Religion

    In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (117), followed by No religion (92).

    NS-SEC

    The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (42) followed by Semi-routine occupations (39), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (28).

    Economic Status

    Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (604), and 296 adults mentioned they are Retired.

    Country of Birth

    As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1923) and Middle East and Asia (59).