Postcode B70 0QB (Sandwell) Terminated October 2017

Map showing B70 0QB and nearby postcodes

The postcode B70 0QB is located in Sandwell, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in October 2017.B70 0QB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

B70 0QB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.4 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 B70 0QB as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.

The closest road name to B70 0QB is Black Lake which is centered 83 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Black Lake Metro Stop and is 75 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 258 m away at Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Sandwell & Dudley Rail Station, 2.49 km away.

The closest primary school to B70 0QB (for ages 11 and under) is Hateley Heath Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Phoenix Collegiate. The last OFSTED inspection on May 15, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of B70 0QB is MJ's Bar and is 1.96 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 2.01 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 6, 2019.

Policing for B70 0QB is covered by the West Midlands police force association and Sandwell is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to B70 0QB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to B70 0QB, and the approximate distance away.

Black Lake 83 m
Mani Lane 123 m
Canalside Park 125 m
Brett Street 133 m
Kempson Avenue 146 m
Ridgacre Road 147 m
Lahmber Way 205 m
The Bantocks 229 m
Cygnet Road 279 m
Brecknock Road 299 m
Byron Street 303 m
Bilhay Lane 346 m
New Swan Lane 364 m
Greswold Street 417 m
Lakeside Road 440 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B70 0QB

Introduction January 1980
Termination October 2017
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B70 0QB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Hateley Heath Academy 606 m
George Salter Academy Good
(May 18, 2017)
670 m
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School 870 m
Ryders Green Primary School Good
(November 21, 2017)
991 m
All Saints CofE Primary School Good
(January 16, 2019)
994 m
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School Outstanding
(May 17, 2013)
1.06 km
Hargate Primary School Outstanding
(March 29, 2017)
1.06 km
The Phoenix Collegiate Requires improvement
(May 15, 2019)
1.16 km
Health Futures UTC Requires improvement
(February 26, 2020)
1.2 km
The British Muslim School Requires improvement
(January 30, 2020)
1.37 km
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Outstanding
(January 23, 2014)
1.42 km
Moorlands Primary School Requires improvement
(November 7, 2018)
1.43 km
Hanbury Primary School Good
(February 3, 2022)
1.45 km
Lodge Primary School Good
(February 5, 2020)
1.51 km
Eaton Valley Primary School Good
(November 29, 2017)
1.66 km
Hall Green Primary School Good
(February 1, 2018)
1.89 km
Newtown Primary School 1.93 km
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Good
(July 8, 2021)
1.93 km
King George V Primary School Good
(May 16, 2019)
1.96 km
Sandwell College 2.05 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B70 0QB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream Distributors/Transporters Exempt
March 26, 2018
1.61 km
Petrogas Applegreen/Esso Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
August 21, 2018
1.64 km
A Little Something CIC Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
1.66 km
Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
1.93 km
Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
1.93 km
Gills General Store Retailers - other 4
Good
August 3, 2018
1.93 km
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 15, 2019
1.93 km
MJ's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
March 6, 2020
1.96 km
Hydes Road Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 6, 2019
2.01 km
Pizza Place also trading as Top One Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
January 9, 2020
2.01 km
Best Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 3, 2018
2.06 km
Warley Wine Stop Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
September 16, 2019
2.06 km
New Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 25, 2019
2.13 km
Rayhan's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
March 3, 2022
2.13 km
Greedy Pig 2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 10, 2020
2.15 km
Aashiqs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
September 16, 2019
2.21 km
Morrisons Daily Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
2.24 km
#Pizza1 Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
2.25 km
Cabin Wines Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
2.25 km
Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 28, 2017
2.25 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B70 0QB - Data from Apr 2022

Black Lake Metro Stop Bus Stop/Station 75 m
Brett St Bus Stop/Station 99 m
Black Lake Metro Stop Bus Stop/Station 106 m
Byron St Bus Stop/Station 162 m
Byron St Bus Stop/Station 199 m
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 258 m
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 258 m
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 259 m
Sandwell & Dudley Rail Station Rail 2.49 km
Sandwell & Dudley Rail Station Rail 2.52 km
Dudley Port Rail Station Rail 2.95 km
East Midlands Airport Air 56.39 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B70 0QB - Data from Dec 2021

Joseph Ashe Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.82 km
Steven's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.97 km
Tame Valley Junction Inland Water 2.15 km
Bromford Stop Inland Water 2.64 km
Bromford Junction Inland Water 2.67 km
Swan Pool Inland Water 2.9 km
Moorcroft Junction Inland Water 3.44 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 3.62 km
Moorcroft Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.67 km
Titford Feeder Inland Water 3.75 km
Watery Lane Junction Inland Water 3.88 km
Weddell Wynd Community Woodland Woodland Or Forest 4.08 km
Rocket Pool Inland Water 4.12 km
Darby's Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.44 km
Dudley Junction Inland Water 4.5 km

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.53101600
Longitude -2.00720900
OS Easting 399608
OS Northing 0292572
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5501
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Midlands

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
West Bromwich East
Electoral Ward Hateley Heath
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000028
Travel To Work Area Dudley

NHS

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

2011 Census

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 West Bromwich BUASD
Workplace Zone E33020846
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Sandwell 010
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Sandwell 010A
Output Area / Small Area 4A1