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Tesco Hagley Road East Express

237 Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 9RR

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Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the rear of the store.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 253cm (width) x 478cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 24m from entrance .
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight slope.
    • This route has bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Free parking is restricted to 90 minutes.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

ATMs (External)

  • There is one ATM.
  • The ATM is located on the right of the entrance .
  • The ATM is clearly signed.
  • The approach to the ATM has bollards.
  • There is not a Talking ATM.
  • Headphones for the ATM cannot be provided.
  • This is a cash withdrawal ATM.
  • The height of the ATM features vary between 91cm and 133cm.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building .
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 164cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There are fixed barriers at the entrance.
  • The maximum width between them is 140cm.

Supermarket

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
  • Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product bins, product displays and additional stock.
  • 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, sliding door display cabinets and sliding top cabinets.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • There is background noise.
  • There is product signage.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Staffed Checkouts

  • The staffed checkout area is located ahead when entering the store.
  • 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 ahead when entering the store.
    • Signage is not provided for the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 71cm.
    • 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 100cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Self-Service Checkouts

  • The self-service checkout area is located ahead when entering the store.
  • 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 112cm to 134cm 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 102cm.
    • The height of the loading area is 44cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 72cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 95cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.