Postcode B66 2JX (Sandwell) Terminated December 1999

Map showing B66 2JX and nearby postcodes

The postcode B66 2JX is located in Sandwell, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1999.B66 2JX is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

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

The closest road name to B66 2JX is Metro Way which is centered 133 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Rabone Lane and is 60 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 193 m away at Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is The Hawthorns Rail Station, 948 m away.

The closest primary school to B66 2JX (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 Holyhead School. The last OFSTED inspection on February 5, 2020 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of B66 2JX is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 6.1 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 6.1 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

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

Nearby Roads

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

Metro Way 133 m
Cornwall Road 213 m
Downing Street 245 m
Charles Street 255 m
Alfred Street 342 m
Anne Road 408 m
Foundry Lane 491 m
Booth Street 499 m
Wattville Road 520 m
Rabone Lane 531 m
Crocketts Road 539 m
B4136 686 m
A4040 1.88 km
B4124 2.33 km
A457 4.95 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode B66 2JX

Introduction January 1980
Termination December 1999
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 2JX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Wattville Primary School Good
(July 11, 2017)
544 m
Myles Academy 640 m
Holyhead School Good
(February 5, 2020)
664 m
St Philip's Catholic Primary School Good
(May 22, 2018)
686 m
V.A.S.E Academy Requires improvement
(July 1, 2021)
926 m
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth Good
(May 8, 2019)
948 m
Hamilton School Outstanding
(October 16, 2019)
969 m
James Watt Primary School Good
(March 19, 2019)
1.02 km
Oasis Academy Boulton Good
(January 30, 2019)
1.02 km
Oasis Academy Foundry Good
(November 23, 2016)
1.04 km
St Matthew's CofE Primary School Good
(November 25, 2021)
1.08 km
Galton Valley Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
1.1 km
The Regis Academy 1.13 km
Sandwell Academy Outstanding
(January 17, 2014)
1.14 km
Victoria Park Primary 1.14 km
Cape Primary School Requires improvement
(June 26, 2019)
1.44 km
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys 1.44 km
Grove School Good
(May 16, 2018)
1.51 km
Crocketts Community Primary School Outstanding
(September 18, 2014)
1.52 km
Summerfield Junior and Infant School Requires improvement
(October 10, 2018)
1.57 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Rabone Lane Bus Stop/Station 60 m
Industrial Estate Bus Stop/Station 103 m
Industrial Estate Bus Stop/Station 129 m
Canal Bus Stop/Station 284 m
Canal Bus Stop/Station 290 m
Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 193 m
Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 194 m
Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 195 m
The Hawthorns Rail Station Rail 948 m
The Hawthorns Rail Station Rail 951 m
The Hawthorns Rail Station Rail 965 m
East Midlands Airport Air 55.64 km

Nearby Nature

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

Smethwick Hall Pool Inland Water 2.14 km
Thimblemill Pool Inland Water 2.68 km
Swan Pool Inland Water 2.92 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 3.39 km
Titford Feeder Inland Water 3.59 km
Bromford Junction Inland Water 3.6 km
Halfmoon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.66 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.68 km
Bromford Stop Inland Water 3.68 km
Warley Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.78 km
Steven's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 4.09 km
Moor Pool Inland Water 4.18 km
Titford Pool Inland Water 4.83 km
Causeway Green Branch Inland Water 4.91 km
Perry Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.92 km

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.50033300
Longitude -1.95324500
OS Easting 403271
OS Northing 0289160
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 E33018527
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Sandwell 026
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Sandwell 026C
Output Area / Small Area 4B1