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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

B700BH

Irvan Avenue

B707LW

Johnston Street

B708DB

Dartmouth Street

B708LE

Margaret Street

B709BT

Oldbury Road Industrial Estate

B700AQ

Phoenix Street

B707DB

Pleasant Street

B707EX

Sams Lane

B707JB

Bromford Road

B708QX

Albion Road

B709AN

Farley Road

B709HZ

Turner Street

B709RP

Bilhay Lane

B709UJ

Claypit Lane

B707RA

Turks Head Way

B707RF

Old Flour Mills

B707RQ

Lyng Lane

B708HE

Oak Road

B709BQ

New Road

B709HY

Turner Street

B709PT

Wood Lane

B709TN

Hilton Street

B709UN

Claypit Lane

B708AL

Richard Street West

B709NP

Tapestries Avenue

B707DZ

Braybrook Crescent

B707LH

Kelvin Way

B708QJ

Beechwood Road

B709PB

Bull Lane

B707HP

Bromford Lane

B708BQ

Wesley Close

B708PE

Oxford Road

B709JA

Eaton Avenue

B709LZ

Jervoise Street

B709NG

Cordley Street

B707EW

Bache Street

B707HX

Bromford Lane

B707JJ

Greets Green and Lyng

B708LA

Turton Road

B709EQ

Greets Green Road

B709PU

Wood Lane

B709DR

Oldbury Road

B709DT

Union Road

B701GN

Lyng Lane

B701GQ

Lyng Lane

B701HD

Lyng Lane

B701HX

Greets Green and Lyng

B701JD

Greets Green and Lyng

B706AB

Spon Lane

Data Sources

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