The postcode B68 8SS is located in Sandwell, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in April 2012 and is an active postcode. B68 8SS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B68 8SS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.7 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 B68 8SS as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Pakistani communities.
The closest road name to B68 8SS is Pel Crescent which is centered 37 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Apollo Rd and is 188 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.44 km away at Kenrick Park (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Langley Green Rail Station, 868 m away.
The closest primary school to B68 8SS (for ages 11 and under) is George Betts Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 6, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Holly Lodge High School College of Science. The last OFSTED inspection on February 14, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of B68 8SS is MJ's Bar and is 5.53 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 6, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from #Pizza1 and is 5.59 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 63.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B68 8SS 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 B68 8SS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B68 8SS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B68 8SS
| Introduction | April 2012 |
| 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 B68 8SS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Betts Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 388 m |
| Rood End Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 19, 2019) | 453 m |
| Holly Lodge High School College of Science | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (February 14, 2017) | 712 m |
| West Bromwich Collegiate Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.12 km | |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.21 km | |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.26 km |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.33 km |
| Devonshire Junior Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (May 23, 2017) | 1.37 km |
| Devonshire Infant Academy | Academy | 3-7 | 1.37 km | |
| Lyng Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.39 km |
| Langley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 1.5 km |
| Al Khair Primary School | Independent school | 2-11 | Inadequate (November 9, 2018) | 1.56 km |
| Q3 Academy Langley | Academy | 11-19 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 1.6 km |
| Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 1.6 km | |
| Moat Farm Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 3, 2017) | 1.62 km |
| Moat Farm Infant School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (February 6, 2019) | 1.62 km |
| The Orchard School | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 4, 2017) | 1.65 km |
| Bristnall Hall Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 1.8 km |
| Sandwell College | College | 16-99 | 1.8 km | |
| Sandwell Valley School | Independent school | 11-19 | Good (October 12, 2017) | 1.86 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B68 8SS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Little Something CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 5.13 km | |
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 5.18 km | |
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 5.23 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 5.47 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 5.47 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 5.47 km | |
| Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 5.49 km | |
| MJ's Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2020 | 5.53 km | |
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 5.59 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 5.59 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 5.59 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 5.59 km | |
| Hydes Road Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 5.59 km | |
| Pizza Place also trading as Top One Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 9, 2020 | 5.59 km | |
| Best Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 3, 2018 | 5.64 km | |
| Warley Wine Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement September 16, 2019 | 5.64 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 5.64 km | |
| New Street Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2019 | 5.7 km | |
| Rayhan's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement March 3, 2022 | 5.7 km | |
| Greedy Pig 2 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2020 | 5.7 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B68 8SS - Data from Apr 2022
| Apollo Rd | 188 m | |
| Vernon Rd | 207 m | |
| Vernon Rd | 215 m | |
| Apollo Rd | 226 m | |
| Oldbury Cemetery | 242 m | |
| Kenrick Park (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.44 km | |
| Kenrick Park (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.44 km | |
| Kenrick Park (Midland Metro Stop) | 1.44 km | |
| Langley Green Rail Station | 868 m | |
| Langley Green Rail Station | 1.08 km | |
| Smethwick Galton Bridge Rail Station | 1.15 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 57.99 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B68 8SS - Data from Dec 2021
| Titford Feeder | 636 m | |
| Bromford Junction | 1.03 km | |
| Bromford Stop | 1.1 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 1.4 km | |
| Titford Pool | 2.06 km | |
| Causeway Green Branch | 2.21 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 2.31 km | |
| Warley Woods | 3.03 km | |
| Turner's Hill | 3.56 km | |
| Swan Pool | 3.63 km | |
| Darby's Hill | 3.76 km | |
| Rough Hill | 3.98 km | |
| Steven's Plantation | 4.04 km | |
| Forge Mill Lake | 4.58 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 4.61 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B68 8SS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 73.9 Mbps | 63.5 Mbps | 80 Mbps |
| Upload | 17.8 Mbps | 14.8 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 16 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 70 | 16.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
Energy usage data for B68 8SS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.49922800 |
| Longitude | -1.99704000 |
| OS Easting | 400298 |
| OS Northing | 0289036 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000028 |
| Travel To Work Area | Dudley |
| 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: Pakistani communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Smethwick BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33018511 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sandwell 023 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sandwell 023G |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B2 |