Postcode B66 2JL (Sandwell)

Map showing B66 2JL and nearby postcodes

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

B66 2JL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.1 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 2JL as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.

The closest road name to B66 2JL is King Street which is centered 65 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Downing St and is 94 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 577 m away at Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is The Hawthorns Rail Station, 570 m away.

The closest primary school to B66 2JL (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 2JL is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 5.85 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 5.85 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

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

Nearby Roads

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

King Street 65 m
Mornington Road 116 m
William Street West 131 m
Pope Street 147 m
Bridge Street North 230 m
Hidden Lock 257 m
Downing Street 289 m
Cornwall Road 291 m
Lewisham Road 299 m
Alfred Street 310 m
Melbourne Avenue 329 m
Oxford Road 415 m
Rabone Lane 489 m
Wattville Road 518 m
Middlemore Road 551 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B66 2JL

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 2JL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Wattville Primary School Good
(July 11, 2017)
527 m
Galton Valley Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
612 m
St Philip's Catholic Primary School Good
(May 22, 2018)
662 m
The Regis Academy 668 m
Sandwell Academy Outstanding
(January 17, 2014)
786 m
Holyhead School Good
(February 5, 2020)
1 km
Victoria Park Primary 1.08 km
St Matthew's CofE Primary School Good
(November 25, 2021)
1.12 km
Myles Academy 1.13 km
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth Good
(May 8, 2019)
1.14 km
Crocketts Community Primary School Outstanding
(September 18, 2014)
1.22 km
Hamilton School Outstanding
(October 16, 2019)
1.32 km
V.A.S.E Academy Requires improvement
(July 1, 2021)
1.33 km
Oasis Academy Foundry Good
(November 23, 2016)
1.48 km
James Watt Primary School Good
(March 19, 2019)
1.51 km
Oasis Academy Boulton Good
(January 30, 2019)
1.51 km
Devonshire Junior Academy Good
(May 23, 2017)
1.55 km
Devonshire Infant Academy 1.55 km
Cape Primary School Requires improvement
(June 26, 2019)
1.56 km
Sandwell Valley School Good
(October 12, 2017)
1.74 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Downing St Bus Stop/Station 94 m
Downing St Bus Stop/Station 122 m
Bridge St North Bus Stop/Station 134 m
Bridge St North Bus Stop/Station 158 m
Sydenham Rd Bus Stop/Station 336 m
Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 577 m
Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 578 m
Handsworth Booth St (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 578 m
The Hawthorns Rail Station Rail 570 m
The Hawthorns Rail Station Rail 577 m
The Hawthorns Rail Station Rail 584 m
East Midlands Airport Air 55.98 km

Nearby Nature

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

Smethwick Hall Pool Inland Water 1.75 km
Thimblemill Pool Inland Water 2.44 km
Swan Pool Inland Water 2.78 km
Bromford Junction Inland Water 3.11 km
Titford Feeder Inland Water 3.11 km
Bromford Stop Inland Water 3.19 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 3.37 km
Warley Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.56 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.82 km
Steven's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.86 km
Halfmoon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.98 km
Moor Pool Inland Water 4.25 km
Titford Pool Inland Water 4.38 km
Causeway Green Branch Inland Water 4.47 km
Pitts Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.96 km

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.50079400
Longitude -1.96047700
OS Easting 402780
OS Northing 0289211
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4078
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 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 E33020906
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Sandwell 023
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Sandwell 023A
Output Area / Small Area 4B1