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Tesco Beaufort House Express

96 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 1PB

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Overview

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Newhall Street opposite the store.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • There is a public car park located on Newhall Street.
    • The name of the car park is NCP Birmingham Newhall Street.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • Electric vehicle charging points are available in the car park.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located on Newhall Street .
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 148cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There are fixed barriers at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.

Supermarket

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
  • The majority of main product widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
  • Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product bins and pillars.
  • Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving, self-closing (pull handle) display cabinets and sliding door display cabinets.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • There is background noise.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Staffed Checkouts

  • The staffed checkout area is located on the left when entering .
  • The store has a payment counter.
  • There is step-free level access to the staffed checkout area.
  • Payment Counter View
    • The payment counter surveyed is located to the left .
    • Signage is not provided for the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 69cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 96cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Self-Service Checkouts

  • The self-service checkout area is located ahead when entering .
  • There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
  • The store has self-service touchscreens for basket shops.
  • Lowered self-service touchscreens are not available.
  • Standard Touchscreens View
    • The self-service checkout surveyed was a basket shop touchscreen.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 128cm to 152cm from the floor.
    • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: adjustable font size, a volume control and a Call for Assistance button.
    • The height of the scanner is 118cm.
    • The height of the loading area is 70cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 70cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 112cm.
    • The payment machine is at a fixed height.
    • Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.