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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

B706AS

Spon Lane

B709EF

Greets Green and Lyng

B709DE

Greets Green and Lyng

B708QR

Rowley View

B707SQ

Dora Road

B709AL

Dudley Street

B709UE

Bailey Street

B708LN

Lyng Lane

B707LS

Dawes Avenue

B708PJ

Lodge Road

B707LB

Greets Green and Lyng

B709AS

Whitgreave Street

B700FN

Steel Avenue

B708AX

Albion Road

B707EZ

Grice Street

B708AL

Richard Street West

B708DB

Dartmouth Street

B709BW

Change Road

B708JG

Blakemore Road

B707EX

Sams Lane

B709BE

Vernon Street

B709DB

Brandon Way

B709UA

Manley Close

B701HX

Greets Green and Lyng

B707TP

Greets Green and Lyng

B700XA

Great Bridge Street

B707DQ

Bond Street

B709UW

Davey Road

B709NW

Mason Street

B708HG

Cambridge Street

B708LL

Clifford Road

B709PU

Wood Lane

B709NN

Mason Street

B707ES

Ellison Street

B707LT

Dawes Avenue

B700AN

Ryders Green Road

B707EQ

Sams Lane

B708PW

Oak Lane

B709JJ

Baker Street

B708BD

Albion Road

B707HN

Bromford Lane

B709BA

Whitgreave Street

B707JF

Millard Industrial Estate

B707EG

Sams Lane

B700AD

Victoria Street

B700DA

Great Bridge Street

B707EJ

Bache Street

B708JF

Blakemore Road

B707HJ

Coyne Road

Data Sources

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