The postcode B66 1BJ is located in Sandwell, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in March 2009.B66 1BJ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
B66 1BJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.9 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 1BJ as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to B66 1BJ is Cambridge Road which is centered 88 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Cambridge Rd and is 93 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 398 m away at The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is The Hawthorns Rail Station, 349 m away.
The closest primary school to B66 1BJ (for ages 11 and under) is Galton Valley Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 12, 2020. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Sandwell Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on January 17, 2014 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of B66 1BJ is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 5.47 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 5.47 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Policing for B66 1BJ 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 1BJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B66 1BJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B66 1BJ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | March 2009 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B66 1BJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galton Valley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 283 m |
| The Regis Academy | Independent school | 7-11 | 492 m | |
| Sandwell Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (January 17, 2014) | 493 m |
| Wattville Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 822 m |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 1.09 km |
| Sandwell Valley School | Independent school | 11-19 | Good (October 12, 2017) | 1.23 km |
| Crocketts Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 18, 2014) | 1.24 km |
| Devonshire Junior Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (May 23, 2017) | 1.33 km |
| Devonshire Infant Academy | Academy | 3-7 | 1.33 km | |
| Holly Lodge High School College of Science | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (February 14, 2017) | 1.37 km |
| Victoria Park Primary | Academy | 3-11 | 1.4 km | |
| Holyhead School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 1.41 km |
| St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 8, 2019) | 1.41 km |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 25, 2021) | 1.51 km |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.64 km |
| Myles Academy | Special school | 13-19 | 1.65 km | |
| George Betts Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 1.69 km |
| Hamilton School | Special school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 16, 2019) | 1.7 km |
| V.A.S.E Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 1.77 km |
| St John Wall Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (April 4, 2017) | 1.85 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B66 1BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 5.47 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 5.47 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 5.47 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 5.47 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 5.57 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 5.6 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 5.6 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 5.6 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 5.6 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 5.67 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 5.67 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 5.67 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 5.67 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 5.67 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 5.67 km | |
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 5.68 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 5.68 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 5.68 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 5.68 km | |
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 5.69 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B66 1BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Cambridge Rd | 93 m | |
| Industrial Estate | 136 m | |
| Dartmouth Rd | 140 m | |
| Lewisham Rd | 149 m | |
| Community Centre | 233 m | |
| The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) | 398 m | |
| The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) | 399 m | |
| The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) | 400 m | |
| The Hawthorns Rail Station | 349 m | |
| The Hawthorns Rail Station | 355 m | |
| The Hawthorns Rail Station | 364 m | |
| East Midlands Airport | 56.22 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B66 1BJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 1.56 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 2.44 km | |
| Swan Pool | 2.54 km | |
| Bromford Junction | 2.56 km | |
| Titford Feeder | 2.64 km | |
| Bromford Stop | 2.64 km | |
| Forge Mill Lake | 3.26 km | |
| Steven's Plantation | 3.51 km | |
| Warley Woods | 3.55 km | |
| Garden Grove | 3.88 km | |
| Titford Pool | 3.98 km | |
| Causeway Green Branch | 4.09 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 4.24 km | |
| Moor Pool | 4.55 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 5.04 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.50280100 |
| Longitude | -1.96804700 |
| OS Easting | 402266 |
| OS Northing | 0289434 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Warley |
| Electoral Ward | St Pauls |
| 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: 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 | E33018509 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sandwell 023 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sandwell 023F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |