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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 131 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
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

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £203,500 in Greets Green and Lyng area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £392,500.

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
Detached3£385,000
Flats4£116,500
Semi-Detached13£222,000
Terraced44£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

B707LE

Kelvin Way

B707SW

Morris Street

B708LH

Emily Street

B709DP

Oldbury Road

B709NZ

Hambletts Road

B709TU

Young Street

B709JG

Baker Street

B708PH

Osborne Road

B708QL

Gads Lane

B708QW

Gads Lane

B709BJ

Oldbury Road

B709ED

Oldbury Road

B709NN

Mason Street

B709TR

Skidmore Drive

B709UE

Bailey Street

B707HE

Ault Street

B707LF

Giffords Way

B707HA

Ault Street

B700AE

Phoenix Street

B707BT

Bell Street

B707JW

Kelvin Way

B708DA

Dartmouth Street

B708HL

Oak Road

B708JN

Brandon Way

B708JT

Clifford Road

B708QT

Mottram Close

B709DF

Navigation Way

B709NB

Coppice Street

B709TL

Wheatley Street

B700AH

Greets Green and Lyng

B709HA

Greets Green and Lyng

B707EL

Hazel Grove

B707BP

Watton Street

B707LJ

Kelvin Way

B707SS

Maud Road

B709JE

Harwood Street

B709EZ

Claypit Lane

B707JU

Coyne Road

B701GG

Lyng Lane

B707AU

Moor Street

B707AW

Frank Fisher Way

B707DL

Mount Pleasant Street

B707RG

Charity Bick Way

B707RW

Lyng Lane

B708QR

Rowley View

B709BD

Collins Street

B709TJ

Wheatley Street

B706AP

Spon Lane

B708DD

Lambert End

B700AX

Greets Green and Lyng

B700FL

Liberty Lane

B707LL

Kelvin Way

B707LN

Johnston Street

B708JS

Clifford Road

B708NZ

Lodge Road

B708PA

Lodge Road

B709AT

Whitgreave Street

B709AX

Stour Street

B709NR

Ryders Mill Close

B709TT

Borwick Avenue

B709TX

Young Street

B709PR

Copson Close

B709EF

Greets Green and Lyng

B708LN

Lyng Lane

B707EG

Sams Lane

B709EU

Wattle Road

B709NY

Hambletts Road

B700AA

Phoenix Street

B700AL

Ryders Green Road

B700NS

New Swan Lane

B707EP

Gill Street

B707ER

Bennitt Close

B707SD

Lyttleton Street

B707SH

Albert Street

B708HJ

Oak Road

B708QQ

Hazelbeech Road

B708QU

Gads Lane

B709AS

Whitgreave Street

B701AJ

Lyng Lane

B708RU

Lyng Lane

B707LP

Dawes Avenue

B707RB

The Sidings

B707SB

Lyttleton Street

B708GH

Dartmouth Street

B708HQ

Cambridge Street

B708QF

Hazelbeech Road

B709LX

Whyley Street

B709PG

The Courtyard

B709TP

Skidmore Drive

B707DA

Haines Street

B707TN

Greets Green and Lyng

B700NR

Greets Green and Lyng

B707JR

Giffords Way

B701JD

Greets Green and Lyng

B707HW

Bromford Lane

B707JA

Bromford Lane

B707JZ

Kelvin Way

B707SG

Horton Street

B708AJ

Barton Street

B709AU

Stour Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.