The postcode B69 2LA is located in Sandwell, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B69 2LA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B69 2LA is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 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 2LA as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to B69 2LA is Oakthorpe Gardens which is centered 130 m away.
The nearest bus stop is New Birmingham Rd and is 110 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.55 km away at Dudley Street Guns Village (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Dudley Port Rail Station, 1.45 km away.
The closest primary school to B69 2LA (for ages 11 and under) is Burnt Tree Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 30, 2019.
The local pub for residents of B69 2LA is The Apple Tree Inn and is 3.67 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 1, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Crispys and is 3.65 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 60.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.6 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 3.6 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B69 2LA 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 2LA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B69 2LA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B69 2LA
| 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 2LA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Tree Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 198 m |
| Tividale Hall Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 418 m |
| Tividale Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 18, 2012) | 662 m |
| Beechwood Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 896 m |
| Sacred Heart Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 21, 2019) | 1.03 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 15, 2015) | 1.07 km |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (May 15, 2018) | 1.16 km |
| Kates Hill Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.22 km | |
| Oakham Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 28, 2013) | 1.35 km |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park | Special school | 6-17 | Good (September 30, 2021) | 1.37 km |
| Dudley Port School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (June 24, 2021) | 1.48 km |
| Tipton Green Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (December 9, 2021) | 1.55 km |
| Grace Mary Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 13, 2019) | 1.6 km |
| Silvertrees Academy | Academy | 3-7 | Good (April 10, 2019) | 1.75 km |
| Dudley College of Technology | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (May 19, 2017) | 1.78 km |
| The Meadows School | Special school | 9-19 | Good (September 19, 2017) | 1.82 km |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 18, 2017) | 1.97 km |
| Newtown Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.02 km | |
| Sledmere Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.02 km | |
| St Pauls Church of England Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 13, 2018) | 2.17 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B69 2LA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nat's Baps | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 14, 2021 | 3.26 km | |
| Rose's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 3.47 km | |
| Jubilee Court Neuro Rehab Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 7, 2022 | 3.56 km | |
| One Stop Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 7, 2019 | 3.6 km | |
| Wallbrook Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 3.61 km | |
| Crispys | Awaiting Inspection | 3.65 km | |
| Wallbrook Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Urgent Improvement December 14, 2020 | 3.65 km | |
| The Apple Tree Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 1, 2018 | 3.67 km | |
| Willowfields | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 6, 2019 | 3.76 km | |
| Better Buys Coseley Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 8, 2018 | 3.79 km | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 3.79 km | |
| Heron Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 3.79 km | |
| J J's Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 8, 2019 | 3.79 km | |
| Village Café | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 10, 2020 | 3.79 km | |
| Sedgley Kids Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2021 | 3.81 km | |
| Roseville Fruit Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 18, 2019 | 3.82 km | |
| SAI Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 20, 2019 | 3.82 km | |
| Select Newsagents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement November 18, 2020 | 3.82 km | |
| Pitta Patta Daycare Coseley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 6, 2019 | 3.83 km | |
| Dot - Tots Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 6, 2020 | 3.84 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B69 2LA - Data from Apr 2022
| New Birmingham Rd | 110 m | |
| New Birmingham Rd | 114 m | |
| Regent Rd | 149 m | |
| Walford Street | 171 m | |
| Regent Rd | 171 m | |
| Dudley Street Guns Village (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.55 km | |
| Dudley Street Guns Village (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.55 km | |
| Dudley Street Guns Village (Midland Metro Stop) | 3.55 km | |
| Dudley Port Rail Station | 1.45 km | |
| Tipton Rail Station | 2.09 km | |
| Tipton Rail Station | 2.09 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 60.31 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B69 2LA - Data from Dec 2021
| Darby's Hill | 1.18 km | |
| Cawney Hill | 1.21 km | |
| Tansley Hill | 1.31 km | |
| Rough Hill | 1.69 km | |
| Dudley Junction | 1.79 km | |
| Turner's Hill | 1.86 km | |
| Watery Lane Junction | 1.94 km | |
| Kettle's Hill | 2.2 km | |
| Boshboil Arm | 2.53 km | |
| Bourne Hills Basin | 2.58 km | |
| Rowley Stop | 2.85 km | |
| Wren's Nest Hill | 2.88 km | |
| Withymoor Island | 3.17 km | |
| Mons Hill | 3.21 km | |
| Tame Valley Junction | 3.39 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B69 2LA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 39.1 Mbps | 60.2 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 3.4 Mbps | 6.6 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 9 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 94.3 | 10.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for B69 2LA - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.51240200 |
| Longitude | -2.05650900 |
| OS Easting | 396262 |
| OS Northing | 0290503 |
| 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: Private renting new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Rowley Regis BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020899 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sandwell 021 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sandwell 021B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |