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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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greets Green and Lyng over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£357,250£3,168
Flats4£116,000£1,854
Semi-Detached15£222,000£2,889
Terraced37£200,000£2,597

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

B709PH

Piercy Street

B708LE

Margaret Street

B707LE

Kelvin Way

B709NB

Coppice Street

B709UB

Claypit Lane

B709EB

Atlas Grove

B707JB

Bromford Road

B707AU

Moor Street

B709UQ

Claypit Lane

B701GQ

Lyng Lane

B707LW

Johnston Street

B707RH

Lyng Lane

B708HL

Oak Road

B708QU

Gads Lane

B709AW

Wattle Road

B700AE

Phoenix Street

B708HN

Oak Road

B709NH

Coppice Street

B708QN

Gads Lane

B708AP

Richard Street South

B709PA

Bull Lane

B708RU

Lyng Lane

B708AJ

Barton Street

B709LX

Whyley Street

B707AW

Frank Fisher Way

B701GN

Lyng Lane

B709DP

Oldbury Road

B709BD

Collins Street

B708QS

Ireland Green Road

B707HP

Bromford Lane

B706AP

Spon Lane

B709BJ

Oldbury Road

B707BJ

Westgate Mews

B709PY

Wood Lane

B709XH

Oldbury Road

B709BX

Turning Point

B709TR

Skidmore Drive

B707HA

Ault Street

B708JN

Brandon Way

B709PT

Wood Lane

B709AU

Stour Street

B709JB

Beresford Crescent

B708HW

Oak Road

B707DB

Pleasant Street

B709PQ

Brandon Way

B709NP

Tapestries Avenue

B707DZ

Braybrook Crescent

B709NR

Ryders Mill Close

B708BG

Pennington Close

B707LR

Dawes Avenue

B700BW

Greets Green and Lyng

B707JW

Kelvin Way

B709BQ

New Road

B709LJ

Lime Close

B707HS

Bromford Lane

B707DP

Pleasant Street

B700NU

Swan Lane Industrial Estate

B709PS

Wood Lane

B709HA

Greets Green and Lyng

B707ED

Sams Lane

B709HX

Turner Street

B707SX

Blacksmith Way

B707RB

The Sidings

B708QH

Oak Avenue

B709NZ

Hambletts Road

B709EP

Greets Green Road

B707LD

Kelvin Way

B707EU

Lyng Lane

B707HT

Bromford Lane

B709TX

Young Street

B709TH

Adams Street

B709UF

Bailey Street

B709TP

Skidmore Drive

B709ET

Greets Green Road

B701GG

Lyng Lane

B709BF

Whitgreave Court

B709JH

Lambert Street

B700BA

Carden Close

B707BD

Coyne Road

B707SY

Morris Street

B708JS

Clifford Road

B709DU

Lawley Street

B709LU

Dudley Street

B708JY

Clifford Road

B709AZ

Whitgreave Street

B709EJ

Greets Green Road

B707JZ

Kelvin Way

B700BD

Black Country New Road

B709UN

Claypit Lane

B709HY

Turner Street

B708AR

Bowater Street

B709PG

The Courtyard

B709PJ

Milward Street

B709TN

Hilton Street

B707AQ

Moor Street

B700DF

Great Bridge Street

B707DJ

Newhall Street

B707AZ

Moor Street

B708JU

Clifford Road

B700AX

Greets Green and Lyng

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.