Postcode B66 2EQ (Birmingham) Terminated August 2014

Map showing B66 2EQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode B66 2EQ is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in August 2014.B66 2EQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

B66 2EQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.8 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 2EQ as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.

The closest road name to B66 2EQ is Kentish Road which is centered 160 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Junction Rd and is 216 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 415 m away at The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is The Hawthorns Rail Station, 420 m away.

The closest primary school to B66 2EQ (for ages 11 and under) is Wattville Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 11, 2017. 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 2EQ is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 5.38 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 5.38 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for B66 2EQ is covered by the West Midlands police force association and Heart of Birmingham Teaching 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 2EQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Kentish Road 160 m
Wattville Road 219 m
Belmont Road 239 m
Belmont Road East 259 m
Middlemore Road 268 m
Peasefield Close 273 m
Paddington Road 279 m
Cross Street 298 m
Malvern Road 313 m
George Street 316 m
Albion Road 332 m
Green Lane 363 m
St Stephens Road 372 m
Junction Road 420 m
Holyhead Road 530 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B66 2EQ

Introduction January 1980
Termination August 2014
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 2EQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Wattville Primary School Good
(July 11, 2017)
195 m
Sandwell Academy Outstanding
(January 17, 2014)
514 m
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth Good
(May 8, 2019)
678 m
Holyhead School Good
(February 5, 2020)
745 m
Galton Valley Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
967 m
Hamilton School Outstanding
(October 16, 2019)
998 m
V.A.S.E Academy Requires improvement
(July 1, 2021)
1.11 km
The Regis Academy 1.12 km
Myles Academy 1.13 km
St John Wall Catholic School Good
(April 4, 2017)
1.22 km
St Philip's Catholic Primary School Good
(May 22, 2018)
1.22 km
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Good
(April 25, 2017)
1.34 km
Rookery School Good
(February 1, 2018)
1.48 km
James Watt Primary School Good
(March 19, 2019)
1.51 km
Oasis Academy Boulton Good
(January 30, 2019)
1.51 km
Sandwell Valley School Good
(October 12, 2017)
1.51 km
William Murdoch Primary School Good
(April 29, 2015)
1.64 km
Victoria Park Primary 1.67 km
St Matthew's CofE Primary School Good
(November 25, 2021)
1.68 km
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys 1.72 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
#Pizza1 Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
5.38 km
Cabin Wines Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
5.38 km
Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 28, 2017
5.38 km
The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
5.38 km
Priory Primary School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 7, 2020
5.46 km
Morrisons Daily Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
5.51 km
Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 25, 2021
5.6 km
DS Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
February 1, 2022
5.6 km
Jade Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
5.6 km
La Belle Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
5.6 km
Le Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 3, 2021
5.6 km
The Toddler House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 26, 2020
5.6 km
Lallys Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 11, 2020
5.6 km
Crankhall Lane Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 5, 2018
5.6 km
Friar Park Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
5.6 km
Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
5.6 km
Gills General Store Retailers - other 4
Good
August 3, 2018
5.6 km
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 15, 2019
5.6 km
Fryer Park Pizza and Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 8, 2021
5.61 km
Glorious Food Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 8, 2017
5.61 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Junction Rd Bus Stop/Station 216 m
Junction Rd Bus Stop/Station 217 m
Island Rd Bus Stop/Station 373 m
Island Rd Bus Stop/Station 389 m
Middlemore Rd Bus Stop/Station 399 m
The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 415 m
The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 415 m
The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 415 m
The Hawthorns Rail Station Rail 420 m
The Hawthorns Rail Station Rail 425 m
The Hawthorns Rail Station Rail 439 m
East Midlands Airport Air 55.5 km

Nearby Nature

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

Swan Pool Inland Water 2.23 km
Smethwick Hall Pool Inland Water 2.24 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 2.78 km
Thimblemill Pool Inland Water 3.01 km
Bromford Junction Inland Water 3.16 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.24 km
Bromford Stop Inland Water 3.24 km
Titford Feeder Inland Water 3.36 km
Steven's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.37 km
Halfmoon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.51 km
Warley Woods Woodland Or Forest 4.13 km
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.49 km
Titford Pool Inland Water 4.71 km
Perry Reservoir Inland Water 4.8 km
Moor Pool Inland Water 4.82 km

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.50599900
Longitude -1.95854200
OS Easting 402911
OS Northing 0289790
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2986
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Midlands

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Birmingham, Ladywood
Electoral Ward Holyhead
Local Authority District Birmingham
Region / Government Office Region West Midlands
European Electoral Region West Midlands
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Greater Birmingham and Solihull
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Birmingham and Solihull

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000025
Travel To Work Area Birmingham

NHS

NHS England Region Midlands
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Heart of Birmingham Teaching
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 Birmingham BUASD
Workplace Zone E33020114
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Birmingham 036
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Birmingham 036D
Output Area / Small Area 4B1