The postcode B69 2BQ is located in Sandwell, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in September 2002.B69 2BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B69 2BQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.4 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 B69 2BQ as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to B69 2BQ is Alston Road which is centered 104 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Birchley Park Avenue and is 87 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.87 km away at Dartmouth Street (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Langley Green Rail Station, 1.48 km away.
The closest primary school to B69 2BQ (for ages 11 and under) is Rounds Green Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on April 10, 2019.
The local pub for residents of B69 2BQ is MJ's Bar and is 5.46 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 6, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Hydes Road Fish Bar and is 5.8 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 6, 2019.
Policing for B69 2BQ 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 2BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B69 2BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B69 2BQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | September 2002 |
| 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 2BQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rounds Green Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (April 10, 2019) | 527 m |
| St James CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 857 m |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.01 km |
| Langley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 1.01 km |
| Grace Mary Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 13, 2019) | 1.12 km |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.2 km | |
| Rowley Hall Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 25, 2021) | 1.45 km |
| Al Khair Primary School | Independent school | 2-11 | Inadequate (November 9, 2018) | 1.48 km |
| The Meadows School | Special school | 9-19 | Good (September 19, 2017) | 1.54 km |
| The Orchard School | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 4, 2017) | 1.6 km |
| Oakham Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 28, 2013) | 1.61 km |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (May 15, 2018) | 1.62 km |
| Rood End Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 19, 2019) | 1.78 km |
| Causeway Green Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 14, 2017) | 1.82 km |
| The Westminster School | Special school | 7-19 | Outstanding (November 22, 2017) | 2.11 km |
| Q3 Academy Langley | Academy | 11-19 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 2.13 km |
| Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 2.13 km | |
| St Michael's Church of England High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 2.16 km |
| West Bromwich Collegiate Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 2.2 km | |
| Blackheath Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 2.23 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B69 2BQ - 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 | 4.95 km | |
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 5.13 km | |
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 5.24 km | |
| KPs Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 7, 2017 | 5.29 km | |
| Online Poundshop Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 5.34 km | |
| H and J News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 29, 2019 | 5.34 km | |
| Suttons Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2021 | 5.34 km | |
| Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 5.4 km | |
| MJ's Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2020 | 5.46 km | |
| Greedy Pig 2 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2020 | 5.58 km | |
| Best Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 3, 2018 | 5.58 km | |
| Warley Wine Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement September 16, 2019 | 5.58 km | |
| New Street Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2019 | 5.62 km | |
| Rayhan's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement March 3, 2022 | 5.62 km | |
| Aashiqs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 16, 2019 | 5.7 km | |
| 4U Trading Group | Exempt May 24, 2017 | 5.76 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 5.77 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 5.77 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 5.77 km | |
| Hydes Road Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 5.8 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B69 2BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Birchley Park Avenue | 87 m | |
| Birchley Park Avenue | 123 m | |
| Alston Rd | 156 m | |
| Alston Rd | 158 m | |
| Newbury Lane | 159 m | |
| Dartmouth Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.87 km | |
| Dartmouth Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.87 km | |
| Dartmouth Street (Midland Metro Stop) | 2.87 km | |
| Langley Green Rail Station | 1.48 km | |
| Sandwell & Dudley Rail Station | 1.49 km | |
| Langley Green Rail Station | 1.51 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 59.59 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B69 2BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Titford Pool | 1.12 km | |
| Causeway Green Branch | 1.33 km | |
| Titford Feeder | 1.36 km | |
| Turner's Hill | 1.61 km | |
| Bromford Stop | 1.67 km | |
| Bromford Junction | 1.72 km | |
| Darby's Hill | 1.84 km | |
| Rough Hill | 2.02 km | |
| Rowley Stop | 2.76 km | |
| Tansley Hill | 2.78 km | |
| Cawney Hill | 3.09 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 3.14 km | |
| Boshboil Arm | 3.2 km | |
| Bourne Hills Basin | 3.39 km | |
| Withymoor Island | 3.64 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.49820900 |
| Longitude | -2.02588100 |
| OS Easting | 398340 |
| OS Northing | 0288923 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
West Bromwich West |
| Electoral Ward | Oldbury |
| 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 | E33018498 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sandwell 021 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sandwell 021C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |