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Greets Green and Lyng

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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 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.0% 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 £38,087 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
129
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
64.61(+69%)
Shoplifting
15.62(+79%)
Public order
14.06(+131%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.87(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.8(+51%)
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

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Greets Green and Lyng area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £458,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greets Green and Lyng over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£421,500
Flats3£84,000
Semi-Detached13£240,000
Terraced33£200,000

10 years median price trend in Greets Green and Lyng

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greets Green and Lyng.

All postcodes in Greets Green and Lyng

B709UT

Claypit Close

B708JG

Blakemore Road

B709DJ

Union Road

B707BH

Badger Grove

B709DD

Oldbury Road Industrial Estate

B701HG

Lyng Lane

B709TZ

Wheatley Street

B700BB

Anvil Walk

B707BD

Coyne Road

B707DH

Dingley Bells

B708PJ

Lodge Road

B709BZ

Living Well Street

B709HX

Turner Street

B700BA

Carden Close

B700BN

Great Bridge Street

B707ED

Sams Lane

B707EH

Farm Street

B707LR

Dawes Avenue

B708PR

Oak Lane

B709AP

Davey Road

B709DB

Brandon Way

B709ET

Greets Green Road

B709JH

Lambert Street

B709PH

Piercy Street

B707BX

Bell Street

B708HS

Oak Road

B707HH

Coyne Road

B707LS

Dawes Avenue

B708HP

Oak Road

B709BS

Izons Industrial Estate

B708PP

Oak Lane

B709EA

Oldbury Road

B700AW

Broadwell Road

B707RH

Lyng Lane

B708AN

Richard Street South

B708BD

Albion Road

B708LB

Caroline Street

B708PF

Oxford Road

B707EQ

Sams Lane

B707HL

Bromford Lane

B708PG

Izons Road

B708QB

Acorn Close

B709BL

Wattle Road

B708HN

Oak Road

B709BA

Whitgreave Street

B707SR

Dora Road

B709EJ

Greets Green Road

B708LD

Westbourne Road

B707HZ

Livingstone Road

B708AR

Bowater Street

B709NE

Hayes Street

B707AD

Moor Street

B707JD

McKean Road

B707SX

Blacksmith Way

B708HW

Oak Road

B709JB

Beresford Crescent

B709LY

Jervoise Street

B700AJ

Greets Green and Lyng

B707TW

Greets Green and Lyng

B708PL

Lodge Road

B709JD

Harwood Street

B709XH

Oldbury Road

B707DQ

Bond Street

B707EE

Sams Lane

B707EU

Lyng Lane

B707HT

Bromford Lane

B707SP

Morris Street

B708JB

Brandon Way

B709AJ

Dudley Street

B709DH

Greets Green and Lyng

B709EX

Wattle Road

B709LJ

Lime Close

B709UW

Davey Road

B707DS

Haines Street

B700AU

Tasker Street

B707EJ

Bache Street

B707LT

Dawes Avenue

B708AX

Albion Road

B709AY

Whitgreave Street

B709BW

Change Road

B709ND

Butler Street

B709NX

Hambletts Road

B709PQ

Brandon Way

B700AD

Victoria Street

B700AN

Ryders Green Road

B707AZ

Moor Street

B708JA

Brandon Way

B709NH

Coppice Street

B707BJ

Westgate Mews

B707HS

Bromford Lane

B707HU

Livingstone Road

B707QY

Lyng Lane

B708HR

Oak Road

B709BE

Vernon Street

B709EB

Atlas Grove

B709PL

Greets Green Road

B700BD

Black Country New Road

B709JJ

Baker Street

B709NL

Mason Street

B709NT

Hanbury Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.