Postcode B70 0QZ (Sandwell)

Map showing B70 0QZ and nearby postcodes

The postcode B70 0QZ is located in Sandwell, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B70 0QZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

B70 0QZ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.6 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 B70 0QZ as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Multicultural new arrivals.

The closest road name to B70 0QZ is Pleasant Street which is centered 31 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Witton Lane and is 91 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.06 km away at Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station, 2.88 km away.

The closest primary school to B70 0QZ (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 0QZ is MJ's Bar and is 880 m 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 1.11 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 6, 2019.

50% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for B70 0QZ 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 0QZ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Pleasant Street 31 m
Lee Street 48 m
Castle Street 76 m
Parkside Place 104 m
A4196 106 m
Melbourne Close 113 m
Barrack Street 132 m
Sydney Close 165 m
Tunnel Road 168 m
Hawkins Street 175 m
Barncroft Street 211 m
Hawkes Lane 240 m
Ardav Road 241 m
Canberra Close 245 m
Lemox Road 251 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode B70 0QZ

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

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

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Hateley Heath Academy 618 m
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School Outstanding
(May 17, 2013)
819 m
Moorlands Primary School Requires improvement
(November 7, 2018)
831 m
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School 833 m
The Phoenix Collegiate Requires improvement
(May 15, 2019)
1.15 km
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Good
(July 8, 2021)
1.15 km
St John's Church of England Primary Academy Good
(September 28, 2017)
1.3 km
Mesty Croft Primary Good
(November 30, 2017)
1.55 km
George Salter Academy Good
(May 18, 2017)
1.57 km
Hall Green Primary School Good
(February 1, 2018)
1.59 km
All Saints CofE Primary School Good
(January 16, 2019)
1.75 km
Tameside Primary Academy 1.76 km
Great Bridge Primary School Good
(December 4, 2018)
1.88 km
Ryders Green Primary School Good
(November 21, 2017)
1.89 km
Holyhead Primary Academy Good
(January 13, 2022)
1.92 km
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Outstanding
(January 23, 2014)
1.98 km
St Mary's Catholic Primary School 2.03 km
Ocker Hill Infant School Outstanding
(October 17, 2014)
2.04 km
Ocker Hill Academy 2.04 km
Hargate Primary School Outstanding
(March 29, 2017)
2.08 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream Distributors/Transporters Exempt
March 26, 2018
531 m
Petrogas Applegreen/Esso Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
August 21, 2018
565 m
A Little Something CIC Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
670 m
Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
844 m
MJ's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
March 6, 2020
880 m
Best Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 3, 2018
981 m
Warley Wine Stop Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
September 16, 2019
981 m
New Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 25, 2019
1.05 km
Rayhan's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
March 3, 2022
1.05 km
Greedy Pig 2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 10, 2020
1.08 km
Hydes Road Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 6, 2019
1.11 km
Pizza Place also trading as Top One Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
January 9, 2020
1.11 km
Aashiqs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
September 16, 2019
1.12 km
Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
1.15 km
Gills General Store Retailers - other 4
Good
August 3, 2018
1.15 km
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 15, 2019
1.15 km
4U Trading Group Retailers - other Exempt
May 24, 2017
1.28 km
Big Singh's Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
October 9, 2020
1.29 km
Crystal Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 10, 2021
1.29 km
Gelato Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.29 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Witton Lane Bus Stop/Station 91 m
Witton Lane Bus Stop/Station 157 m
Brindley Rd Bus Stop/Station 164 m
Hawkes Lane Bus Stop/Station 235 m
Peters Street Bus Stop/Station 311 m
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.06 km
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.06 km
Black Lake (Midland Metro Stop) Metro/Tram 1.06 km
Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station Rail 2.88 km
Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station Rail 2.92 km
Dudley Port Rail Station Rail 2.96 km
East Midlands Airport Air 56.17 km

Nearby Nature

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

Joseph Ashe Copse Woodland Or Forest 767 m
Tame Valley Junction Inland Water 1.47 km
Moorcroft Junction Inland Water 2.43 km
Steven's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.49 km
Moorcroft Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.69 km
Rocket Pool Inland Water 3.31 km
Weddell Wynd Community Woodland Woodland Or Forest 3.34 km
Watery Lane Junction Inland Water 3.64 km
Swan Pool Inland Water 3.65 km
Bromford Stop Inland Water 3.66 km
Bromford Junction Inland Water 3.7 km
Forge Mill Lake Inland Water 4.18 km
Dudley Junction Inland Water 4.33 km
Rounds Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.47 km
Titford Feeder Inland Water 4.77 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for B70 0QZ - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 50%
300+ Mbps 50%

Location

Country England
County West Midlands
Latitude 52.53992100
Longitude -2.01366300
OS Easting 399170
OS Northing 0293561
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
9976
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Midlands

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
West Bromwich West
Electoral Ward Wednesbury South
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: Asian traits
Subgroup: Multicultural new arrivals
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area West Midlands BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division West Bromwich BUASD
Workplace Zone E33020854
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Sandwell 013
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Sandwell 013F
Output Area / Small Area 4C2