Postcode B66 2BL (Sandwell) Terminated December 1992

Map showing B66 2BL and nearby postcodes

The postcode B66 2BL is located in Sandwell, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1992 and terminated in December 1992.B66 2BL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

B66 2BL 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 2BL as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.

The closest road name to B66 2BL is Bridge Street North which is centered 89 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bridge St and is 151 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 765 m away at The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station, 534 m away.

The closest primary school to B66 2BL (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 2BL is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 5.99 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 5.99 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

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

Nearby Roads

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

Bridge Street North 89 m
Evered Close 109 m
Hidden Lock 130 m
Surrey Close 157 m
Smeaton Avenue 187 m
Rolfe Street 210 m
Bridge Street South 237 m
Lewisham Road 243 m
New Street 254 m
Engine Street 255 m
King Street 269 m
Hill Street 288 m
Pope Street 299 m
Mafeking Road 350 m
Whitehouse Drive 350 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B66 2BL

Introduction January 1992
Termination December 1992
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B66 2BL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Regis Academy 439 m
Galton Valley Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
462 m
St Philip's Catholic Primary School Good
(May 22, 2018)
543 m
Wattville Primary School Good
(July 11, 2017)
802 m
Victoria Park Primary 885 m
Sandwell Academy Outstanding
(January 17, 2014)
925 m
Crocketts Community Primary School Outstanding
(September 18, 2014)
946 m
St Matthew's CofE Primary School Good
(November 25, 2021)
972 m
Holyhead School Good
(February 5, 2020)
1.27 km
Devonshire Junior Academy Good
(May 23, 2017)
1.28 km
Devonshire Infant Academy 1.28 km
Myles Academy 1.33 km
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth Good
(May 8, 2019)
1.42 km
Cape Primary School Requires improvement
(June 26, 2019)
1.44 km
Oasis Academy Foundry Good
(November 23, 2016)
1.55 km
Hamilton School Outstanding
(October 16, 2019)
1.58 km
V.A.S.E Academy Requires improvement
(July 1, 2021)
1.58 km
Holly Lodge High School College of Science Good
(February 14, 2017)
1.6 km
Shireland Hall Primary Academy Outstanding
(May 12, 2016)
1.64 km
James Watt Primary School Good
(March 19, 2019)
1.7 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bridge St Bus Stop/Station 151 m
Bridge St North Bus Stop/Station 165 m
Bridge St North Bus Stop/Station 166 m
Bridge St Bus Stop/Station 180 m
Sydenham Rd Bus Stop/Station 262 m
The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 765 m
The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 766 m
The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 767 m
Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station Rail 534 m
Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station Rail 578 m
The Hawthorns Rail Station Rail 713 m
East Midlands Airport Air 56.25 km

Nearby Nature

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

Smethwick Hall Pool Inland Water 1.48 km
Thimblemill Pool Inland Water 2.17 km
Titford Feeder Inland Water 2.91 km
Swan Pool Inland Water 2.97 km
Bromford Junction Inland Water 2.99 km
Bromford Stop Inland Water 3.07 km
Warley Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.29 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 3.61 km
Steven's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 4.01 km
Moor Pool Inland Water 4.06 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 4.09 km
Titford Pool Inland Water 4.14 km
Causeway Green Branch Inland Water 4.23 km
Halfmoon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 4.25 km
Pitts Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.7 km

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.49889800
Longitude -1.96313000
OS Easting 402600
OS Northing 0289000
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

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