Black Lake

Settlement in Staffordshire

England

Black Lake

Tame Valley Canal at Crankhall Lane Basin Bridge
Tame Valley Canal at Crankhall Lane Basin Bridge Credit: Ian S

Black Lake is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles west of the town of West Bromwich, Black Lake falls within the metropolitan borough of Sandwell. The village is nestled between the bustling urban areas of West Bromwich and Oldbury, yet manages to retain a sense of tranquility and charm.

One of the defining features of Black Lake is, as the name suggests, its picturesque lake. The lake, which covers an area of approximately 2 acres, is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts and nature lovers. Surrounded by lush greenery and trees, the lake provides a peaceful setting for leisurely walks and picnics.

The village itself is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional terraced houses and more modern developments. Amenities in Black Lake are relatively limited, although there are a few local shops and businesses that cater to the needs of the community. Nearby, residents have easy access to larger retail centers and supermarkets in West Bromwich and Oldbury.

Transport links in the area are well-developed, with several bus routes passing through Black Lake, connecting it to neighboring towns and cities. The village also benefits from its proximity to major road networks, including the M5 motorway, making it a convenient location for commuters.

Overall, Black Lake offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, perfect for those seeking a quieter lifestyle while still enjoying the convenience of nearby urban centers.

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Black Lake Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.532857/-2.008076 or Grid Reference SO9992. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tame Valley Canal at Crankhall Lane Basin Bridge
Tame Valley Canal at Crankhall Lane Basin Bridge
Tame Valley Canal at Crankhall Lane Basin Bridge
Tame Valley Canal at Crankhall Lane Basin Bridge
Tame Valley Canal towards Hateley Heath Aqueduct
Tame Valley Canal towards Hateley Heath Aqueduct
Arlington Road, Hall End (1) Looking towards its blocked off junction with All Saints Way from its junction with Ebrington Road.
Arlington Road, Hall End (1)
Looking towards its blocked off junction with All Saints Way from its junction with Ebrington Road.
Arlington Road, Hall End (1) Looking towards its junction with Vicarage Road.
Arlington Road, Hall End (1)
Looking towards its junction with Vicarage Road.
Heath Lane, Hall End Seen from its junction with Vicarage Road as it passes Heath Lane Cemetery (right).
Heath Lane, Hall End
Seen from its junction with Vicarage Road as it passes Heath Lane Cemetery (right).
Heath Lane Cemetery, Hall End Seen from the vehicular entrance off Heath Lane.
Heath Lane Cemetery, Hall End
Seen from the vehicular entrance off Heath Lane.
Walsall Road, Hall End Part of a residential gyratory system alongside Heath Lane Cemetery (left).
Walsall Road, Hall End
Part of a residential gyratory system alongside Heath Lane Cemetery (left).
Stanley Road, Hall End A quiet residential road in the middle of a gyratory system.
Stanley Road, Hall End
A quiet residential road in the middle of a gyratory system.
Alton Grove, Hall End A narrow residential cul de sac off Stanley Road, in the middle of a gyratory.
Alton Grove, Hall End
A narrow residential cul de sac off Stanley Road, in the middle of a gyratory.
Newton Street, Hall End A cul de sac off Hollyhedge Road, leading to the Royal Oak pub.
Newton Street, Hall End
A cul de sac off Hollyhedge Road, leading to the Royal Oak pub.
Newton Road, Hall End Looking towards Great Barr from close to its junction with All Saints Way (behind the photographer).
Newton Road, Hall End
Looking towards Great Barr from close to its junction with All Saints Way (behind the photographer).
Churchview Walk, Churchfield A cul de sac off All Saints Way alongside the graveyard outside All Saints' Church (left).
Churchview Walk, Churchfield
A cul de sac off All Saints Way alongside the graveyard outside All Saints' Church (left).
North end of All Saints Way, Churchfield Approaching the bifurcation of roads towards Sutton Coldfield (right) and Walsall (left and around the gyratory).
North end of All Saints Way, Churchfield
Approaching the bifurcation of roads towards Sutton Coldfield (right) and Walsall (left and around the gyratory).
The Billiard Hall Public House Wetherspoon pub on St Michael Street, West Bromwich.
The Billiard Hall Public House
Wetherspoon pub on St Michael Street, West Bromwich.
West Bromwich Bus Station
West Bromwich Bus Station
West Brom is just a great big onion This striking onion dome tops a building being erected on Victoria Street in West Bromwich, photographed here on a very wet March afternoon. The structure looks like a gurdwara or Sikh temple, but is described on the map as a community centre for the nearby Guru Nanak gurdwara. 

On a visit to a gurdwara in Coventry I heard the guide describe the dome over the entrance as a symbolic crown, which confers honour on all who enter, regardless of worldly status (in contrast to the corrupt world that is 'just a great big onion' in the Marvin Gaye & Tammy Terrell song).
West Brom is just a great big onion
This striking onion dome tops a building being erected on Victoria Street in West Bromwich, photographed here on a very wet March afternoon. The structure looks like a gurdwara or Sikh temple, but is described on the map as a community centre for the nearby Guru Nanak gurdwara. On a visit to a gurdwara in Coventry I heard the guide describe the dome over the entrance as a symbolic crown, which confers honour on all who enter, regardless of worldly status (in contrast to the corrupt world that is 'just a great big onion' in the Marvin Gaye & Tammy Terrell song).
Ryland Memorial School, Lodge Road, West Bromwich This art school was erected in 1902 to designs by Wood & Kendrick of Birmingham. The style is Renaissance Revival, with an allegorical relief in the central bay over the coat of arms which in turn tops the porch with its ogee arch. The building is Grade II listed; see its entry on the Historic England site <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1380375?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1380375?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . It is now a British Muslim School.
Ryland Memorial School, Lodge Road, West Bromwich
This art school was erected in 1902 to designs by Wood & Kendrick of Birmingham. The style is Renaissance Revival, with an allegorical relief in the central bay over the coat of arms which in turn tops the porch with its ogee arch. The building is Grade II listed; see its entry on the Historic England site LinkExternal link . It is now a British Muslim School.
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Black Lake is located at Grid Ref: SO9992 (Lat: 52.532857, Lng: -2.008076)

Unitary Authority: Sandwell

Police Authority: West Midlands

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.532857,-2.008076
Black Lake
Public Transport: stop_position
Railway: tram_stop
Tram: yes
Lat/Long: 52.5310175/-2.0111588
Bus Stop
Church Lane / Byron St
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Black Lake / Greswold Street
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Bus: yes
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Bus Stop
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Bench: yes
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
Route Ref: 44;79
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Source: WMCA
Lat/Long: 52.5312526/-2.0087271
Bus Stop
Black Lake / Black Lake Metro Stop
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Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Covered: yes
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Route Ref: 44;79
Shelter: yes
Shelter Ref: 9400504
Source: WMCA
Lat/Long: 52.5311145/-2.008234
Bus Stop
Black Lake / Brecknock Rd
Bus: yes
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Naptan Status: ACT
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Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Route Ref: 44;79
Source: WMCA
Lat/Long: 52.53261/-2.0096856
Bus Stop
Black Lake / Brecknock Rd
NaPTANAreaCode: 43000971102
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Covered: yes
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Naptan Bearing: SE
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Naptan CommonName: Brecknock Rd
Naptan Indicator: adj
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Naptan Status: ACT
Naptan StopType: BCT
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Naptan Towards: West Bromwich
Public Transport: platform
Route Ref: 44;79
Shelter: yes
Shelter Ref: 304515
Source: WMCA
Lat/Long: 52.533563/-2.0099364
Denbigh Dr / Stafford Drive
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Naptan Status: ACT
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Route Ref: 64
Source: WMCA
Lat/Long: 52.5338174/-2.0061342
Denbigh Dr / Stafford Drive
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Naptan Status: ACT
Naptan StopType: BCT
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Route Ref: 64
Source: WMCA
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Lat/Long: 52.5288954/-2.0057002
Turning Circle
Source: bing
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Traffic Signals
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.5368046/-2.011144
Pub
The Sow & Pig
Addr City: West Bromwich
Addr Street: Hill Top
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Railway: crossing
Lat/Long: 52.5307839/-2.0110264
Railway: crossing
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Railway: crossing
Source: bing
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Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.5334447/-2.0040189
Railway: crossing
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Railway: crossing
Source: bing
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Railway: crossing
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.530777/-2.0110549
Captain Robert Edwin Phillips, VC
Historic: memorial
Openplaques Id: 33248
Start Date: 2008-01-26
Subject Wikidata: Q7343996
Lat/Long: 52.5356659/-2.0110335
Traffic Signals
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.5369269/-2.010911
Post Box
Ref: B70 2
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Power: tower
Source: bing
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Power: tower
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Traffic Signals
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Traffic Signals
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Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals: backward
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Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals: backward
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Car Wash
Addr City: West Bromwich
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Post Box
Ref: B70 41
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Hilltop Wines & Newsagents
Addr City: West Bromwich
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J K Superstore
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Post Box
Ref: B70 72
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Vending Machine
GreswOld street
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Operator: TfWM
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Source: TfWM
Top Up: yes
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Post Box
Ref: B71 79
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Black Lake
Public Transport: stop_position
Railway: tram_stop
Tram: yes
Lat/Long: 52.5310113/-2.0111876
Black Lake
Public Transport: station
Tram: yes
Wikidata: Q4921147
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Bicycle Parking
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Capacity: 10
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