The postcode B66 4RA is located in Sandwell, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B66 4RA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B66 4RA is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 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 4RA as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to B66 4RA is Harris Drive which is centered 55 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Selsey Rd and is 147 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.03 km away at Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station, 1.55 km away.
The closest primary school to B66 4RA (for ages 11 and under) is Shireland Hall Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on May 12, 2016. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is George Dixon Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on March 22, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of B66 4RA is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 7.62 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 7.62 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 82.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B66 4RA is covered by the West Midlands police force association and Sandwell is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to B66 4RA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B66 4RA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B66 4RA
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B66 4RA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shireland Hall Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 12, 2016) | 336 m |
| Shireland Collegiate Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (March 14, 2013) | 341 m |
| Shireland Technology Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 341 m | |
| Cape Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 26, 2019) | 536 m |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 25, 2021) | 763 m |
| George Dixon Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 770 m |
| Victoria Park Primary | Academy | 3-11 | 776 m | |
| George Dixon Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 29, 2021) | 809 m |
| City Road Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.04 km | |
| Bearwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 1.07 km |
| Crocketts Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 18, 2014) | 1.15 km |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 1.21 km |
| Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 9, 2020) | 1.25 km |
| Summerfield Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 10, 2018) | 1.33 km |
| Lordswood Boys' School | Academy | 11-16 | 1.4 km | |
| Woodbourne Hospital School | Independent school | 10-18 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 1.41 km |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 6, 2019) | 1.47 km |
| St Paul's School for Girls | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 10, 2017) | 1.57 km |
| Abbey Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 1.64 km |
| Oasis Academy Foundry | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 23, 2016) | 1.65 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B66 4RA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 7.62 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 7.62 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 7.62 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 7.62 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 7.73 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 7.74 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 7.74 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 7.74 km | |
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 7.75 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 7.75 km | |
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 7.76 km | |
| A Little Something CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 7.8 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 7.83 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 7.83 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 7.83 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 7.83 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 7.83 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 7.83 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 7.84 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 7.84 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B66 4RA - Data from Apr 2022
| Selsey Rd | 147 m | |
| Selsey Rd | 157 m | |
| Florence Rd | 166 m | |
| Florence Rd | 192 m | |
| Gilbert Rd | 282 m | |
| Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.03 km | |
| Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.04 km | |
| Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.04 km | |
| Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station | 1.55 km | |
| Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station | 1.57 km | |
| The Hawthorns Rail Station | 2.37 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 57.13 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B66 4RA - Data from Dec 2021
| Thimblemill Pool | 1.34 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 1.69 km | |
| Warley Woods | 2.21 km | |
| Moor Pool | 2.4 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 3.3 km | |
| Titford Feeder | 3.49 km | |
| The Grove | 3.87 km | |
| Bromford Junction | 4.02 km | |
| Bromford Stop | 4.1 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 4.13 km | |
| Titford Pool | 4.27 km | |
| Causeway Green Branch | 4.27 km | |
| Swan Pool | 4.62 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 4.77 km |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 5.34 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B66 4RA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 54.8 Mbps | 82.3 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 10.5 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 13.5 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 117.7 | 15.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for B66 4RA - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.48416300 |
| Longitude | -1.95921100 |
| OS Easting | 402867 |
| OS Northing | 0287361 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000028 |
| Travel To Work Area | Birmingham |
| 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 |
| 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 | E33020915 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sandwell 026 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sandwell 026A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |