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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

B709DT

Union Road

B709EX

Wattle Road

B709BP

Albion Industrial Estate

B709PL

Greets Green Road

B700BP

Great Bridge Street

B707EL

Hazel Grove

B707DT

Pleasant Street

B709AN

Farley Road

B707LF

Giffords Way

B707LP

Dawes Avenue

B708HJ

Oak Road

B709TT

Borwick Avenue

B708HS

Oak Road

B700AA

Phoenix Street

B709EW

Greets Green Road Industrial Estate

B708BL

Edith Drive

B700BN

Great Bridge Street

B707DD

Newhall Street

B706AB

Spon Lane

B709ES

Greets Green Road

B709PW

Brandon Way

B709AX

Stour Street

B709XJ

Grenville Place

B709JG

Baker Street

B701JD

Greets Green and Lyng

B707SG

Horton Street

B709JE

Harwood Street

B709TW

Hilton Street

B709NY

Hambletts Road

B709TY

Wheatley Street

B709NF

Hayes Street

B709JL

Dartmouth Street

B707DA

Haines Street

B707SN

Morris Street

B708PL

Lodge Road

B709JA

Eaton Avenue

B709EG

Greets Green Road

B709UJ

Claypit Lane

B708QE

Hazelbeech Road

B700NY

Swan Lane Industrial Park

B700AJ

Greets Green and Lyng

B707ER

Bennitt Close

B709DR

Oldbury Road

B700AB

John Street

B707DG

Downing Crescent

B701AJ

Lyng Lane

B707JD

McKean Road

B709BL

Wattle Road

B709DZ

Oldbury Road

B709TS

Sutton Crescent

B700NR

Greets Green and Lyng

B700AL

Ryders Green Road

B707RQ

Lyng Lane

B709TL

Wheatley Street

B700BH

Irvan Avenue

B709DD

Oldbury Road Industrial Estate

B707RW

Lyng Lane

B709TJ

Wheatley Street

B700BJ

Dilliars Walk

B709ND

Butler Street

B707QY

Lyng Lane

B707DS

Haines Street

B709HZ

Turner Street

B707JJ

Greets Green and Lyng

B707SB

Lyttleton Street

B708QT

Mottram Close

B708JH

Brandon Way

B708LD

Westbourne Road

B707HX

Bromford Lane

B708LA

Turton Road

B701HG

Lyng Lane

B708QJ

Beechwood Road

B709EZ

Claypit Lane

B707HR

Bromford Lane

B707LL

Kelvin Way

B709PB

Bull Lane

B708PE

Oxford Road

B708LF

Margaret Street

B709EA

Oldbury Road

B700AW

Broadwell Road

B707EN

Bache Street

B709RP

Bilhay Lane

B707SH

Albert Street

B707LH

Kelvin Way

B708DA

Dartmouth Street

B709BT

Oldbury Road Industrial Estate

B709AP

Davey Road

B707HW

Bromford Lane

B708QG

Hazelbeech Road

B707EA

Leopard Lane

B707SS

Maud Road

B708QB

Acorn Close

B709DJ

Union Road

B707HE

Ault Street

B709AY

Whitgreave Street

B707HU

Livingstone Road

B707BG

Cottrell Mews

B709UH

Claypit Lane

B709PR

Copson Close

B709DF

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Data Sources

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