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About

Greets Green and Lyng is a residential ward in the north of Sandwell, situated between West Bromwich and Wednesbury. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including interwar semis, post-war terraces, and some modern developments. Local amenities are centred along key roads like Holyhead Road, providing essential shops and services. The ward contains several green spaces, including Lyng Park, which offers recreational facilities for the community.

A notable local landmark is the former George Salter's factory site, reflecting the area's historical industrial heritage linked to scale manufacturing. Transport connections are provided by the A41 and nearby rail stations. The landscape includes the elevated ground of the Lyng, with views across the borough. Housing estates such as the Friar Park area form distinct neighbourhoods within the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Greets Green and Lyng has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 33% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Greets Green and Lyng is £38,106 per year. There are 6 schools in Greets Green and Lyng: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Greets Green and Lyng is home to around 14,720 people, with a population density of about 3,860.4 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
33%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Greets Green and Lyng Population
14,720
Population density
3,860.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.27(+66%)
Public order
14.61(+141%)
Shoplifting
13.93(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.43(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.56(-21%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,064
34.41%
Indian
2,320
15.76%
Bangladeshi
1,621
11.01%
Pakistani
1,001
6.8%
Other White
927
6.3%
Total population: 14,718

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,760
33.75%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,226
19.98%
Level 3 (A level)
1,415
12.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,377
12.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,330
11.94%
Total 16+ residents: 11,140

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,339
25.51%
Owns with a mortgage
1,169
22.28%
Owns outright
1,132
21.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
885
16.86%
Other social rented
523
9.97%
Total households: 5,248

Property prices in Greets Green and Lyng

Median price£216,000
Price per sq ft£253
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £250K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £216,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Greets Green and Lyng area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £392,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greets Green and Lyng over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£357,250£294
Semi-Detached19£245,000£286
Terraced37£200,000£245
Flats3£84,000£170

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Greets Green and Lyng

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greets Green and Lyng.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,950£115,995£170,450£137,250
2017£192,950£113,995£162,500£146,995
2018£212,995£69,000£150,000£135,000
2019£235,000£66,250£147,000£135,500
2020£232,000£69,750£170,000£145,475
2021£264,000£129,000£201,000£168,000
2022£265,000£133,000£191,500£179,000
2023£205,000£70,825£210,000£175,000
2024£353,000£85,000£235,000£201,750
2025£385,000£105,000£221,000£200,750
2026£104,000£246,000£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greets Green and Lyng.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greets Green and Lyng.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£166£186£152
2017£211£159£193£157
2018£203£122£183£155
2019£172£112£177£170
2020£255£163£208£167
2021£269£204£225£201
2022£267£212£243£221
2023£196£113£267£206
2024£323£120£258£228
2025£308£170£267£237
2026£171£263£233
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greets Green and Lyng.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Greets Green and Lyng in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Greets Green and Lyng ward.

Local councillors

Pam Randhawa

Greets Green and Lyng - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Frequently asked questions about Greets Green and Lyng

Is Greets Green and Lyng safe?

Greets Green and Lyng records about 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Greets Green and Lyng?

The median sale price in Greets Green and Lyng is £216,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Greets Green and Lyng?

Greets Green and Lyng has 4 primary schools (4 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Greets Green and Lyng?

Greets Green and Lyng scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Greets Green and Lyng sits around rank 4,873 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Greets Green and Lyng?

The average household income in Greets Green and Lyng is around £38,106 per year, and 33% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Greets Green and Lyng?

Greets Green and Lyng is represented by 1 elected councillor: Pam Randhawa (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodesin Greets Green and Lyng

B709UL

Claypit Lane

B708JB

Brandon Way

B700AU

Tasker Street

B701HD

Lyng Lane

B708DD

Lambert End

B707SD

Lyttleton Street

B708JX

Westbourne Road

B709ED

Oldbury Road

B707HZ

Livingstone Road

B709EQ

Greets Green Road

B708HQ

Cambridge Street

B708BQ

Wesley Close

B707BP

Watton Street

B707RA

Turks Head Way

B709UG

Claypit Lane

B709JD

Harwood Street

B709PX

Wood Lane

B708JT

Clifford Road

B708PP

Oak Lane

B709JF

Harwood Street

B708HP

Oak Road

B708PN

Oak Lane

B709UT

Claypit Close

B700YA

Great Bridge Street

B709NL

Mason Street

B708QP

Ireland Green Road

B708GH

Dartmouth Street

B707JE

Credenda Road

B708QF

Hazelbeech Road

B707TN

Greets Green and Lyng

B708PH

Osborne Road

B709NG

Cordley Street

B709NT

Hanbury Road

B709BY

Izons Lane Industrial Estate

B707DL

Mount Pleasant Street

B709NX

Hambletts Road

B708HR

Oak Road

B709LY

Jervoise Street

B707TW

Greets Green and Lyng

B707JA

Bromford Lane

B708PA

Lodge Road

B706AE

Spon Lane

B707SP

Morris Street

B707RF

Old Flour Mills

B707EE

Sams Lane

B707LJ

Kelvin Way

B708PG

Izons Road

B707HH

Coyne Road

B708JW

Brandon Way

B700NS

New Swan Lane

B707EW

Bache Street

B708QL

Gads Lane

B709BB

Whitgreave Street

B709BS

Izons Industrial Estate

B707SR

Dora Road

B707JU

Coyne Road

B707HL

Bromford Lane

B709EU

Wattle Road

B709PP

Bull Lane

B707RG

Charity Bick Way

B708LH

Emily Street

B709NE

Hayes Street

B709AJ

Dudley Street

B709LZ

Jervoise Street

B708JZ

Clifford Road

B709BZ

Living Well Street

B707JR

Giffords Way

B707DH

Dingley Bells

B700BB

Anvil Walk

B707EH

Farm Street

B707AD

Moor Street

B708LB

Caroline Street

B708HE

Oak Road

B709TZ

Wheatley Street

B700AH

Greets Green and Lyng

B707BX

Bell Street

B700AQ

Phoenix Street

B708QQ

Hazelbeech Road

B709TU

Young Street

B708QW

Gads Lane

B707BT

Bell Street

B709AT

Whitgreave Street

B708PR

Oak Lane

B709EN

Greets Green Road

B708BB

Chapman Way

B707SW

Morris Street

B708HF

Oak Road

B707EP

Gill Street

B707BH

Badger Grove

B708PF

Oxford Road

B708QX

Albion Road

B709DH

Greets Green and Lyng

B707LN

Johnston Street

B707DY

St Johns Mews

B709PZ

Wood Lane

B708NZ

Lodge Road

B700FL

Liberty Lane

B708AN

Richard Street South

B708JA

Brandon Way

B708JR

Brandon Close