Postcode B66 1RF (Sandwell)

Map showing B66 1RF and nearby postcodes

The postcode B66 1RF is located in Sandwell, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in August 2016 and is an active postcode. B66 1RF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

B66 1RF is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 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 1RF as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.

The closest road name to B66 1RF is Ramila Close which is centered 26 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Smethwick Galton Bridge Station and is 71 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 813 m away at Kenrick Park (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Smethwick Galton Bridge Rail Station, 95 m away.

The closest primary school to B66 1RF (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 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 1RF is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 5.46 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 5.46 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

100% 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 1.3 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for B66 1RF is covered by the West Midlands police force association and Sandwell is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to B66 1RF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to B66 1RF, and the approximate distance away.

Ramila Close 26 m
Draycott Road 48 m
Fenton Street 163 m
Waterfall Close 186 m
Forest Close 219 m
Chatwin Street 223 m
Railwayside Close 230 m
St Paul's Road 233 m
Topsham Road 242 m
Lodge Road 245 m
Pine Avenue 278 m
Forster Street 292 m
Bertram Road 294 m
Bowden Road 305 m
Woodland Drive 344 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B66 1RF

Introduction August 2016
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B66 1RF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Holly Lodge High School College of Science Good
(February 14, 2017)
486 m
Galton Valley Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
795 m
George Betts Primary Academy Good
(June 6, 2019)
795 m
The Regis Academy 833 m
Devonshire Junior Academy Good
(May 23, 2017)
872 m
Devonshire Infant Academy 872 m
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Good
(June 7, 2017)
1.15 km
Sandwell Valley School Good
(October 12, 2017)
1.21 km
Sandwell Academy Outstanding
(January 17, 2014)
1.24 km
Crocketts Community Primary School Outstanding
(September 18, 2014)
1.24 km
Rood End Primary School Good
(September 19, 2019)
1.41 km
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy 1.52 km
St Philip's Catholic Primary School Good
(May 22, 2018)
1.69 km
Lyng Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
1.73 km
Wattville Primary School Good
(July 11, 2017)
1.73 km
Sandwell College 1.74 km
Victoria Park Primary 1.77 km
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery Requires improvement
(January 9, 2020)
1.94 km
St Matthew's CofE Primary School Good
(November 25, 2021)
1.97 km
King George V Primary School Good
(May 16, 2019)
2.04 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B66 1RF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream Distributors/Transporters Exempt
March 26, 2018
5.4 km
Petrogas Applegreen/Esso Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
August 21, 2018
5.41 km
A Little Something CIC Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
5.42 km
#Pizza1 Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
5.46 km
Cabin Wines Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
5.46 km
Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 28, 2017
5.46 km
The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
5.46 km
Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
5.48 km
Gills General Store Retailers - other 4
Good
August 3, 2018
5.48 km
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 15, 2019
5.48 km
Morrisons Daily Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
5.54 km
Hydes Road Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 6, 2019
5.65 km
Pizza Place also trading as Top One Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
January 9, 2020
5.65 km
Glorious Food Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 8, 2017
5.65 km
Priory Primary School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 7, 2020
5.65 km
Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 25, 2021
5.65 km
DS Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
February 1, 2022
5.65 km
Jade Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
5.65 km
La Belle Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
5.65 km
Le Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 3, 2021
5.65 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B66 1RF - Data from Apr 2022

Smethwick Galton Bridge Station Bus Stop/Station 71 m
Smethwick Galton Bridge Station Bus Stop/Station 95 m
Holly Lane Clinic Bus Stop/Station 114 m
Holly Lane Clinic Bus Stop/Station 125 m
Oldbury Rd Bus Stop/Station 153 m
Kenrick Park (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 813 m
Kenrick Park (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 870 m
Kenrick Park (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 871 m
Smethwick Galton Bridge Rail Station Rail 95 m
Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station Rail 875 m
Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station Rail 907 m
East Midlands Airport Air 57.04 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B66 1RF - Data from Dec 2021

Smethwick Hall Pool Inland Water 1.07 km
Titford Feeder Inland Water 1.73 km
Bromford Junction Inland Water 1.76 km
Bromford Stop Inland Water 1.85 km
Thimblemill Pool Inland Water 2.13 km
Swan Pool Inland Water 2.94 km
Titford Pool Inland Water 3.08 km
Warley Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.14 km
Causeway Green Branch Inland Water 3.2 km
Steven's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.65 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 3.81 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 4.59 km
Moor Pool Inland Water 4.62 km
Turner's Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.66 km
Pitts Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.72 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for B66 1RF - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 42,322 kWh - mean 8,464 kWh : median 8,595 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

5 meters consuming 9,562 kWh - mean 1,912 kWh : median 1,849 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for B66 1RF - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.50095000
Longitude -1.98113900
OS Easting 401377
OS Northing 0289226
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5063
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Midlands

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000028
Travel To Work Area Dudley

NHS

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

2011 Census

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 E33018516
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Sandwell 023
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Sandwell 023B
Output Area / Small Area 4B1