Postcode B66 2RX (Sandwell)

Map showing B66 2RX and nearby postcodes

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

B66 2RX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.2 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 2RX as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.

The closest road name to B66 2RX is Cranford Way which is centered 34 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Six Ways Soho and is 40 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 909 m away at Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station, 1.23 km away.

The closest primary school to B66 2RX (for ages 11 and under) is St Philip's Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 22, 2018. 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 2RX is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 6.79 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 6.79 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

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

Nearby Roads

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

Cranford Way 34 m
Wooden Bridge Avenue 62 m
Fawdry Street 67 m
William Avery Drive 95 m
B4136 112 m
French Walls Way 134 m
Grove Close 134 m
Soap Works Drive 141 m
Cranford Street 166 m
London Street 171 m
Moilliett Court 178 m
Argyll Way 178 m
Cherry Grove 186 m
Arthur Keen Drive 188 m
Soho Close 194 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B66 2RX

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 2RX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Philip's Catholic Primary School Good
(May 22, 2018)
424 m
St Matthew's CofE Primary School Good
(November 25, 2021)
458 m
Victoria Park Primary 634 m
Cape Primary School Requires improvement
(June 26, 2019)
708 m
Oasis Academy Foundry Good
(November 23, 2016)
740 m
Shireland Hall Primary Academy Outstanding
(May 12, 2016)
969 m
Summerfield Junior and Infant School Requires improvement
(October 10, 2018)
977 m
Myles Academy 1 km
City Road Primary School 1.18 km
James Watt Primary School Good
(March 19, 2019)
1.22 km
Oasis Academy Boulton Good
(January 30, 2019)
1.22 km
Wattville Primary School Good
(July 11, 2017)
1.26 km
Crocketts Community Primary School Outstanding
(September 18, 2014)
1.27 km
The Regis Academy 1.28 km
Holyhead School Good
(February 5, 2020)
1.32 km
Galton Valley Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
1.37 km
Shireland Collegiate Academy Outstanding
(March 14, 2013)
1.43 km
Shireland Technology Primary School 1.43 km
V.A.S.E Academy Requires improvement
(July 1, 2021)
1.45 km
Hamilton School Outstanding
(October 16, 2019)
1.57 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Six Ways Soho Bus Stop/Station 40 m
Cranford Street Bus Stop/Station 109 m
Messenger Rd Bus Stop/Station 181 m
Messenger Rd Bus Stop/Station 196 m
London St Bus Stop/Station 209 m
Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 909 m
Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 910 m
Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 911 m
Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station Rail 1.23 km
Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station Rail 1.27 km
The Hawthorns Rail Station Rail 1.52 km
East Midlands Airport Air 56.08 km

Nearby Nature

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

Smethwick Hall Pool Inland Water 1.97 km
Thimblemill Pool Inland Water 2.22 km
Warley Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.25 km
Moor Pool Inland Water 3.45 km
Swan Pool Inland Water 3.64 km
Titford Feeder Inland Water 3.65 km
Bromford Junction Inland Water 3.87 km
Bromford Stop Inland Water 3.96 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 4.12 km
Halfmoon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 4.19 km
Garden Grove Woodland Or Forest 4.37 km
Pitts Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.46 km
Titford Pool Inland Water 4.74 km
Steven's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 4.78 km
Edgbaston Pool Inland Water 4.78 km

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.49378500
Longitude -1.95239100
OS Easting 403329
OS Northing 0288430
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
882
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 E33018520
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Sandwell 026
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Sandwell 026D
Output Area / Small Area 4B1