The postcode B69 1EL is located in Sandwell, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B69 1EL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B69 1EL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 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 B69 1EL as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to B69 1EL is Bredon Road which is centered 43 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Phoenix and is 98 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.62 km away at Dartmouth Street (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Rowley Regis Rail Station, 1.84 km away.
The closest primary school to B69 1EL (for ages 11 and under) is St James CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 8, 2017.
The local pub for residents of B69 1EL is MJ's Bar and is 6.03 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 6, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Crispys and is 6.17 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 89.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 79.4% 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 1.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B69 1EL 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 B69 1EL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B69 1EL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B69 1EL
| 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 B69 1EL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 235 m |
| Rowley Hall Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 25, 2021) | 663 m |
| Grace Mary Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 13, 2019) | 949 m |
| Rounds Green Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (April 10, 2019) | 1.17 km |
| Oakham Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 28, 2013) | 1.27 km |
| The Westminster School | Special school | 7-19 | Outstanding (November 22, 2017) | 1.32 km |
| Langley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 1.35 km |
| St Michael's Church of England High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 1.39 km |
| Springfield Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 4, 2021) | 1.5 km |
| Blackheath Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 1.59 km |
| Causeway Green Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 14, 2017) | 1.64 km |
| Al Khair Primary School | Independent school | 2-11 | Inadequate (November 9, 2018) | 1.72 km |
| The Orchard School | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 4, 2017) | 1.79 km |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.8 km |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (May 15, 2018) | 1.84 km |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.99 km | |
| Brickhouse Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 12, 2017) | 2.01 km |
| The Meadows School | Special school | 9-19 | Good (September 19, 2017) | 2.05 km |
| Tividale Hall Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 2.25 km |
| Oldbury Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 2.26 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B69 1EL - 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 | 5.51 km | |
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 5.72 km | |
| KPs Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 7, 2017 | 5.74 km | |
| H and J News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 29, 2019 | 5.8 km | |
| Suttons Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2021 | 5.8 km | |
| Nat's Baps | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 14, 2021 | 5.8 km | |
| Online Poundshop Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 5.83 km | |
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 5.84 km | |
| Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 5.97 km | |
| Rose's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 6.01 km | |
| MJ's Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2020 | 6.03 km | |
| Wallbrook Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 6.08 km | |
| Jubilee Court Neuro Rehab Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 7, 2022 | 6.1 km | |
| Greedy Pig 2 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2020 | 6.13 km | |
| One Stop Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 7, 2019 | 6.14 km | |
| Best Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 3, 2018 | 6.16 km | |
| Warley Wine Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement September 16, 2019 | 6.16 km | |
| Crispys | Awaiting Inspection | 6.17 km | |
| Wallbrook Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Urgent Improvement December 14, 2020 | 6.17 km | |
| New Street Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2019 | 6.19 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B69 1EL - Data from Apr 2022
| The Phoenix | 98 m | |
| The Phoenix | 111 m | |
| Martley Rd | 178 m | |
| Hartlebury Rd | 194 m | |
| Martley Rd | 205 m | |
| Dartmouth Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.62 km | |
| Dartmouth Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.62 km | |
| Dartmouth Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.62 km | |
| Rowley Regis Rail Station | 1.84 km | |
| Rowley Regis Rail Station | 1.87 km | |
| Rowley Regis Rail Station | 1.87 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 60.39 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B69 1EL - Data from Dec 2021
| Turner's Hill | 1.01 km | |
| Titford Pool | 1.08 km | |
| Causeway Green Branch | 1.19 km | |
| Rough Hill | 1.45 km | |
| Darby's Hill | 1.5 km | |
| Rowley Stop | 1.99 km | |
| Titford Feeder | 2.02 km | |
| Tansley Hill | 2.33 km | |
| Bromford Stop | 2.47 km | |
| Boshboil Arm | 2.51 km | |
| Bromford Junction | 2.51 km | |
| Cawney Hill | 2.7 km | |
| Bourne Hills Basin | 2.71 km | |
| Withymoor Island | 2.89 km | |
| Codsall Coppice | 3.59 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B69 1EL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 73.6 Mbps | 89.3 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 36 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% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 20.6% | 100% | 80.9 | 14.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 79.4% | 79.4% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for B69 1EL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.49373000 |
| Longitude | -2.03498100 |
| OS Easting | 397722 |
| OS Northing | 0288425 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Warley |
| Electoral Ward | Langley |
| 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: Rented family living Subgroup: Social renting young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Oldbury (Sandwell) BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020921 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sandwell 027 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sandwell 027A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |