Postcode B66 2AA (Sandwell)

Map showing B66 2AA and nearby postcodes

The postcode B66 2AA is located in Sandwell, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B66 2AA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

B66 2AA is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.4 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 2AA as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.

The closest road name to B66 2AA is Berry Drive which is centered 134 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Rolfe St Station and is 117 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.02 km away at The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station, 78 m away.

The closest primary school to B66 2AA (for ages 11 and under) is The Regis Academy. 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 2AA is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 6.07 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 6.07 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for B66 2AA 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 2AA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to B66 2AA, and the approximate distance away.

Berry Drive 134 m
Cross Street 154 m
North Western Road 161 m
Doulton Drive 173 m
Buttress Way 177 m
Gibson Drive 179 m
Roslyn Close 216 m
Brewery Street 217 m
Lynton Avenue 223 m
Hefford Drive 255 m
Tollhouse Way 268 m
Hill Street 270 m
Sketchley Close 276 m
Regent Street 280 m
George Bird Close 288 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B66 2AA

Introduction January 1980
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 2AA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Regis Academy 172 m
Galton Valley Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
385 m
Crocketts Community Primary School Outstanding
(September 18, 2014)
588 m
St Philip's Catholic Primary School Good
(May 22, 2018)
763 m
Devonshire Junior Academy Good
(May 23, 2017)
824 m
Devonshire Infant Academy 824 m
Victoria Park Primary 869 m
St Matthew's CofE Primary School Good
(November 25, 2021)
1.05 km
Sandwell Academy Outstanding
(January 17, 2014)
1.14 km
Holly Lodge High School College of Science Good
(February 14, 2017)
1.2 km
Wattville Primary School Good
(July 11, 2017)
1.23 km
Cape Primary School Requires improvement
(June 26, 2019)
1.5 km
Shireland Collegiate Academy Outstanding
(March 14, 2013)
1.59 km
Shireland Technology Primary School 1.59 km
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery Requires improvement
(January 9, 2020)
1.59 km
Shireland Hall Primary Academy Outstanding
(May 12, 2016)
1.64 km
George Betts Primary Academy Good
(June 6, 2019)
1.69 km
Holyhead School Good
(February 5, 2020)
1.72 km
Sandwell Valley School Good
(October 12, 2017)
1.77 km
Myles Academy 1.77 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B66 2AA - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
#Pizza1 Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
6.07 km
Cabin Wines Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
6.07 km
Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 28, 2017
6.07 km
The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
6.07 km
Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
6.17 km
Gills General Store Retailers - other 4
Good
August 3, 2018
6.17 km
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 15, 2019
6.17 km
Morrisons Daily Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
6.17 km
Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream Distributors/Transporters Exempt
March 26, 2018
6.19 km
Petrogas Applegreen/Esso Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
August 21, 2018
6.19 km
Priory Primary School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 7, 2020
6.21 km
A Little Something CIC Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
6.24 km
Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 25, 2021
6.27 km
DS Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
February 1, 2022
6.27 km
Jade Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
6.27 km
La Belle Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
6.27 km
Le Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 3, 2021
6.27 km
The Toddler House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 26, 2020
6.27 km
Glorious Food Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 8, 2017
6.28 km
Crankhall Lane Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 5, 2018
6.28 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B66 2AA - Data from Apr 2022

Rolfe St Station Bus Stop/Station 117 m
Rolfe St Station Bus Stop/Station 124 m
Rolfe St Station Bus Stop/Station 171 m
Blue Gates Bus Stop/Station 218 m
Blue Gates Bus Stop/Station 228 m
The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.02 km
The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.02 km
The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.02 km
Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station Rail 78 m
Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station Rail 120 m
Smethwick Galton Bridge Rail Station Rail 948 m
East Midlands Airport Air 56.7 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B66 2AA - Data from Dec 2021

Smethwick Hall Pool Inland Water 1.03 km
Thimblemill Pool Inland Water 1.8 km
Titford Feeder Inland Water 2.5 km
Bromford Junction Inland Water 2.69 km
Bromford Stop Inland Water 2.78 km
Warley Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.92 km
Swan Pool Inland Water 3.19 km
Titford Pool Inland Water 3.69 km
Causeway Green Branch Inland Water 3.78 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 3.91 km
Moor Pool Inland Water 3.93 km
Steven's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 4.14 km
Pitts Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.39 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 4.47 km
Halfmoon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 4.7 km

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.49697300
Longitude -1.96907700
OS Easting 402196
OS Northing 0288784
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
1394
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Midlands

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Warley
Electoral Ward Soho and Victoria
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 Birmingham

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 E33020920
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Sandwell 026
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Sandwell 026C
Output Area / Small Area 4B1