The postcode B65 8QA is located in Sandwell, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in December 1994 and is an active postcode. B65 8QA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B65 8QA is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.5 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 B65 8QA as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Multi-ethnic suburbia.
The closest road name to B65 8QA is Sefton Drive which is centered 33 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Warrens Hall Park and is 147 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.92 km away at Dudley Street Guns Village (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Old Hill Rail Station, 2.9 km away.
The closest primary school to B65 8QA (for ages 11 and under) is Sledmere Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Ormiston Forge Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on October 23, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of B65 8QA is The Apple Tree Inn and is 5.03 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 1, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from J J's Fish Bar and is 5.15 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on October 8, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 86.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 19.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 61.1% 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 2.7 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 B65 8QA is covered by the West Midlands police force association and Sandwell is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to B65 8QA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B65 8QA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B65 8QA
| Introduction | December 1994 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B65 8QA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sledmere Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 907 m | |
| Springfield Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 4, 2021) | 955 m |
| Oakham Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 28, 2013) | 1.14 km |
| Kates Hill Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.23 km | |
| Northfield Road Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.41 km | |
| Tividale Hall Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 1.42 km |
| Brickhouse Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 12, 2017) | 1.44 km |
| Grace Mary Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 13, 2019) | 1.61 km |
| The Westminster School | Special school | 7-19 | Outstanding (November 22, 2017) | 1.69 km |
| Beechwood Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 1.69 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 15, 2015) | 1.69 km |
| The Link Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.74 km | |
| Rowley Hall Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 25, 2021) | 1.79 km |
| St Michael's Church of England High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 1.9 km |
| Burnt Tree Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 2.02 km |
| Netherbrook Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.02 km | |
| Blowers Green Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.05 km | |
| Ormiston Forge Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 23, 2019) | 2.14 km |
| Netherton CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.14 km | |
| St James CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 2.16 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B65 8QA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nat's Baps | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 14, 2021 | 4.57 km | |
| Rose's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 4.91 km | |
| Jubilee Court Neuro Rehab Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 7, 2022 | 4.96 km | |
| The Apple Tree Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 1, 2018 | 5.03 km | |
| One Stop Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 7, 2019 | 5.05 km | |
| Better Buys Coseley Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 8, 2018 | 5.15 km | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 5.15 km | |
| Heron Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 5.15 km | |
| J J's Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 8, 2019 | 5.15 km | |
| Village Café | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 10, 2020 | 5.15 km | |
| Crispys | Awaiting Inspection | 5.15 km | |
| Wallbrook Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Urgent Improvement December 14, 2020 | 5.15 km | |
| Dot - Tots Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 6, 2020 | 5.18 km | |
| Roseville Fruit Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 18, 2019 | 5.2 km | |
| SAI Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 20, 2019 | 5.2 km | |
| Select Newsagents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement November 18, 2020 | 5.2 km | |
| Chutney | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2021 | 5.21 km | |
| Great Wall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 8, 2022 | 5.21 km | |
| Price Cut Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2021 | 5.21 km | |
| Scoffs Fish Bar & Pizzeria | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 30, 2021 | 5.21 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B65 8QA - Data from Apr 2022
| Warrens Hall Park | 147 m | |
| Warrens Hall Park | 159 m | |
| Blackberry Lane | 290 m | |
| New Rowley Rd | 298 m | |
| Blackberry Lane | 346 m | |
| Dudley Street Guns Village (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.92 km | |
| Dudley Street Guns Village (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.92 km | |
| Dudley Street Guns Village (Midland Metro Stop) | 4.92 km | |
| Old Hill Rail Station | 2.9 km | |
| Rowley Regis Rail Station | 3.08 km | |
| Rowley Regis Rail Station | 3.09 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 61.76 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B65 8QA - Data from Dec 2021
| Rough Hill | 576 m | |
| Tansley Hill | 649 m | |
| Boshboil Arm | 759 m | |
| Bourne Hills Basin | 882 m | |
| Turner's Hill | 1 km | |
| Darby's Hill | 1.01 km | |
| Cawney Hill | 1.05 km | |
| Rowley Stop | 1.07 km | |
| Withymoor Island | 1.38 km | |
| Yewtree Hill | 2.06 km | |
| Lodge Farm Reservoir | 2.44 km | |
| Titford Pool | 3.01 km | |
| Codsall Coppice | 3.06 km | |
| Causeway Green Branch | 3.06 km | |
| Dudley Junction | 3.23 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B65 8QA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 72.1 Mbps | 86.8 Mbps | 328.08 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 19.5 Mbps | 49.93 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 4.5 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 38.9% | 100% | 76.2 | 18.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 61.1% | 61.1% | 328 | 50 |
Energy usage data for B65 8QA - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.49656700 |
| Longitude | -2.06401500 |
| OS Easting | 395751 |
| OS Northing | 0288742 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Halesowen and Rowley Regis |
| Electoral Ward | Rowley |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000028 |
| Travel To Work Area | Dudley |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: Multi-ethnic suburbia |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Rowley Regis BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020914 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sandwell 025 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sandwell 025B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B1 |