The postcode B66 1AQ is located in Sandwell, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B66 1AQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B66 1AQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 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 B66 1AQ as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to B66 1AQ is Tollhouse Way which is centered 45 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Blue Gates and is 14 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.14 km away at The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station, 201 m away.
The closest primary school to B66 1AQ (for ages 11 and under) is The Regis Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Holly Lodge High School College of Science. The last OFSTED inspection on February 14, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of B66 1AQ is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 6 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 28, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from #Pizza1 and is 6 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 51.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 75% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for B66 1AQ 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 B66 1AQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B66 1AQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B66 1AQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 B66 1AQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Regis Academy | Independent school | 7-11 | 314 m | |
| Galton Valley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 470 m |
| Devonshire Junior Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (May 23, 2017) | 589 m |
| Devonshire Infant Academy | Academy | 3-7 | 589 m | |
| Crocketts Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 18, 2014) | 603 m |
| Holly Lodge High School College of Science | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (February 14, 2017) | 911 m |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 1.05 km |
| Victoria Park Primary | Academy | 3-11 | 1.09 km | |
| Sandwell Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (January 17, 2014) | 1.23 km |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 25, 2021) | 1.29 km |
| George Betts Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 1.41 km |
| Wattville Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 1.45 km |
| Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 9, 2020) | 1.51 km |
| Shireland Collegiate Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (March 14, 2013) | 1.68 km |
| Shireland Technology Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.68 km | |
| Sandwell Valley School | Independent school | 11-19 | Good (October 12, 2017) | 1.68 km |
| Cape Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 26, 2019) | 1.72 km |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.81 km |
| Rood End Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 19, 2019) | 1.81 km |
| Shireland Hall Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 12, 2016) | 1.83 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B66 1AQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 6 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 6 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 6 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 6 km | |
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 6.04 km | |
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 6.05 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 6.06 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 6.06 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 6.06 km | |
| A Little Something CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 6.08 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 6.09 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 6.16 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 6.2 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 6.2 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 6.2 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 6.2 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 6.2 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 6.2 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 6.2 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 6.21 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B66 1AQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Blue Gates | 14 m | |
| Ford St | 42 m | |
| Blue Gates | 60 m | |
| Blue Gates | 74 m | |
| Blue Gates | 75 m | |
| The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.14 km | |
| The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.14 km | |
| The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.15 km | |
| Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station | 201 m | |
| Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station | 242 m | |
| Smethwick Galton Bridge Rail Station | 724 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 56.92 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B66 1AQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 815 m | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 1.72 km | |
| Titford Feeder | 2.2 km | |
| Bromford Junction | 2.42 km | |
| Bromford Stop | 2.51 km | |
| Warley Woods | 2.81 km | |
| Swan Pool | 3.23 km | |
| Titford Pool | 3.41 km | |
| Causeway Green Branch | 3.49 km | |
| Forge Mill Lake | 4 km | |
| Moor Pool | 4.02 km | |
| Steven's Plantation | 4.1 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 4.33 km | |
| Garden Grove | 4.63 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 4.93 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B66 1AQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 40 Mbps | 51.1 Mbps | 107 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 14.5 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 25% | 100% | 63.3 | 13 |
| 300+ Mbps | 75% | 75% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.49694100 |
| Longitude | -1.97342800 |
| OS Easting | 401901 |
| OS Northing | 0288782 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Warley |
| Electoral Ward | Smethwick |
| 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 | Birmingham |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Challenged Asian terraces Subgroup: Asian terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Smethwick BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020907 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sandwell 023 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sandwell 023D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |