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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

B709BP

Albion Industrial Estate

B709EW

Greets Green Road Industrial Estate

B707HW

Bromford Lane

B707JZ

Kelvin Way

B707SG

Horton Street

B708AJ

Barton Street

B709AU

Stour Street

B709EN

Greets Green Road

B709JF

Harwood Street

B700XA

Great Bridge Street

B700YA

Great Bridge Street

B707BG

Cottrell Mews

B707DG

Downing Crescent

B707SN

Morris Street

B708QE

Hazelbeech Road

B709DU

Lawley Street

B709PY

Wood Lane

B709TY

Wheatley Street

B707DD

Newhall Street

B708BL

Edith Drive

B708LL

Clifford Road

B709EG

Greets Green Road

B709UQ

Claypit Lane

B708JZ

Clifford Road

B707HN

Bromford Lane

B708PW

Oak Lane

B709EP

Greets Green Road

B709TW

Hilton Street

B700AB

John Street

B700DF

Great Bridge Street

B707DT

Pleasant Street

B708JW

Brandon Way

B709DE

Greets Green and Lyng

B709JL

Dartmouth Street

B709UF

Bailey Street

B707DP

Pleasant Street

B707JF

Millard Industrial Estate

B709DZ

Oldbury Road

B709UA

Manley Close

B709UG

Claypit Lane

B708BG

Pennington Close

B708LF

Margaret Street

B707DY

St Johns Mews

B707LB

Greets Green and Lyng

B708HF

Oak Road

B708JY

Clifford Road

B700NU

Swan Lane Industrial Estate

B707AQ

Moor Street

B707EA

Leopard Lane

B709BX

Turning Point

B707JE

Credenda Road

B707SY

Morris Street

B709BF

Whitgreave Court

B707DJ

Newhall Street

B707EN

Bache Street

B708BB

Chapman Way

B708JX

Westbourne Road

B708QS

Ireland Green Road

B709LU

Dudley Street

B709NW

Mason Street

B709XJ

Grenville Place

B707EZ

Grice Street

B708QP

Ireland Green Road

B709PZ

Wood Lane

B700NY

Swan Lane Industrial Park

B707HR

Bromford Lane

B709AW

Wattle Road

B700BJ

Dilliars Walk

B700DA

Great Bridge Street

B706AS

Spon Lane

B707SQ

Dora Road

B709PS

Wood Lane

B709TH

Adams Street

B709UH

Claypit Lane

B700BW

Greets Green and Lyng

B708PN

Oak Lane

B709BY

Izons Lane Industrial Estate

B707ES

Ellison Street

B707TP

Greets Green and Lyng

B708HG

Cambridge Street

B709PW

Brandon Way

B708JR

Brandon Close

B708JU

Clifford Road

B708QN

Gads Lane

B709AL

Dudley Street

B709AZ

Whitgreave Street

B709NF

Hayes Street

B707HJ

Coyne Road

B708JF

Blakemore Road

B709BB

Whitgreave Street

B709ES

Greets Green Road

B709PA

Bull Lane

B709UB

Claypit Lane

B709UL

Claypit Lane

B700FN

Steel Avenue

B706AE

Spon Lane

B708AP

Richard Street South

B708JH

Brandon Way

B708QG

Hazelbeech Road

B708QH

Oak Avenue

Data Sources

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