The postcode B70 6JZ is located in Sandwell, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B70 6JZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B70 6JZ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1 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 6JZ as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to B70 6JZ is Salisbury Road which is centered 47 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bagnall St and is 146 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 259 m away at Kenrick Park (Midland Metro Stop) The closest railway station is Smethwick Galton Bridge Rail Station, 1.05 km away.
The closest primary school to B70 6JZ (for ages 11 and under) is Holy Trinity CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 7, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Sandwell Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on January 17, 2014 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of B70 6JZ is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 4.33 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 28, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from #Pizza1 and is 4.33 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 105.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.2 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 3.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B70 6JZ 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 B70 6JZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B70 6JZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B70 6JZ
| 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 B70 6JZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell Valley School | Independent school | 11-19 | Good (October 12, 2017) | 309 m |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 408 m |
| Sandwell College | College | 16-99 | 752 m | |
| King George V Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 905 m |
| West Bromwich Collegiate Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.08 km | |
| Lyng Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.12 km |
| George Betts Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 1.24 km |
| Sandwell Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (January 17, 2014) | 1.26 km |
| Holly Lodge High School College of Science | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (February 14, 2017) | 1.45 km |
| The British Muslim School | Independent school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2020) | 1.47 km |
| Galton Valley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.51 km |
| Lodge Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 1.57 km |
| Health Futures UTC | Academy | 14-19 | Requires improvement (February 26, 2020) | 1.58 km |
| The Regis Academy | Independent school | 7-11 | 1.68 km | |
| Hargate Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 29, 2017) | 1.75 km |
| Eaton Valley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.78 km |
| Hanbury Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 3, 2022) | 1.93 km |
| Wattville Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 1.95 km |
| Devonshire Junior Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (May 23, 2017) | 2.01 km |
| Devonshire Infant Academy | Academy | 3-7 | 2.01 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B70 6JZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 4.33 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 4.33 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 4.33 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 4.33 km | |
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 4.35 km | |
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 4.35 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 4.36 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 4.36 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 4.36 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 4.41 km | |
| A Little Something CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 4.41 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 4.52 km | |
| Glorious Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2017 | 4.52 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 4.52 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 4.52 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 4.52 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 4.52 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 4.52 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 4.52 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 4.53 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B70 6JZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Bagnall St | 146 m | |
| Roebuck Lane | 167 m | |
| Hope St | 203 m | |
| Beeches Rd | 270 m | |
| Beeches Rd | 306 m | |
| Kenrick Park (Midland Metro Stop) | 259 m | |
| Kenrick Park (Midland Metro Stop) | 261 m | |
| Kenrick Park (Midland Metro Stop) | 263 m | |
| Smethwick Galton Bridge Rail Station | 1.05 km | |
| The Hawthorns Rail Station | 1.4 km | |
| The Hawthorns Rail Station | 1.41 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 56.44 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B70 6JZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Bromford Junction | 1.55 km | |
| Bromford Stop | 1.62 km | |
| Swan Pool | 2.02 km | |
| Titford Feeder | 2.17 km | |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 2.2 km | |
| Steven's Plantation | 2.54 km | |
| Forge Mill Lake | 2.97 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 3.27 km | |
| Titford Pool | 3.62 km | |
| Causeway Green Branch | 3.79 km | |
| Garden Grove | 3.94 km | |
| Warley Woods | 4.26 km | |
| Joseph Ashe Copse | 4.5 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 4.76 km | |
| Turner's Hill | 4.78 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B70 6JZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 79.2 Mbps | 105.9 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 14.2 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 14.5 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 84.6 | 14 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 395.5 | 36 |
Energy usage data for B70 6JZ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.51105500 |
| Longitude | -1.98319700 |
| OS Easting | 401237 |
| OS Northing | 0290350 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
West Bromwich East |
| Electoral Ward | West Bromwich Central |
| 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: Challenged Asian terraces Subgroup: Asian terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | West Bromwich BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020892 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sandwell 020 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sandwell 020B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |