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Greets Green East

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About

Greets Green East lies within the borough of Sandwell, characterised by residential streets of predominantly terraced and semi-detached housing. The area includes local amenities such as shops and schools, serving the immediate community. Its layout is typical of many post-war urban developments in the region, with a focus on practical housing solutions. Public green spaces are integrated within the neighbourhood, providing recreational areas for residents.

A notable local landmark is the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, a prominent red-brick structure with a tall spire that anchors the area visually. The neighbourhood is situated near major transport routes, including the A41, which connects it to wider West Midlands. The terrain is generally flat, consistent with the broader Black Country landscape, and the area has undergone various housing renewal initiatives over recent decades.

Area overview

On average Greets Green East has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 202 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 25.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Greets Green East is £36,262 per year. There are 5 schools in Greets Green East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Greets Green East is home to around 7,059 people, with a population density of about 3,833.5 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
202
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
25.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Greets Green East Population
7,059
Population density
3,833.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
80.61(+108%)
Shoplifting
28.62(+229%)
Public order
28.33(+367%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.09(+217%)
Drugs
15.44(+476%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,881
26.65%
Bangladeshi
1,391
19.71%
Indian
1,136
16.09%
Pakistani
609
8.63%
Other White
422
5.98%
Total population: 7,059

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,906
34.8%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,113
20.32%
Level 3 (A level)
697
12.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
650
11.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
635
11.59%
Total 16+ residents: 5,477

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
631
26.01%
Owns outright
567
23.37%
Owns with a mortgage
435
17.93%
Social rents from council
432
17.81%
Other social rented
217
8.94%
Total households: 2,426

Property prices in Greets Green East

Median price£204,000
Price per sq ft£245
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £235K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £204,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Greets Green East area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £392,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greets Green East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£270,000£250
Semi-Detached3£222,000£232
Terraced21£201,500£245
Flats2£110,500£177

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Greets Green East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greets Green East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£57,250£148,000£108,000
2017£56,925£124,000£110,000
2018£68,000£130,500£128,000
2019£132,000£127,000£140,000
2020£143,999£160,000£141,000
2021£140,000£197,500£150,000
2022£120,000£210,000£171,125
2023£93,500£210,000£175,000
2024£85,000£215,000£182,500
2025£84,000£214,500£195,000
2026£240,000£212,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greets Green East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greets Green East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£90£144£128
2017£89£124£111
2018£123£151£136
2019£215£132£157
2020£187£188£155
2021£168£196£143
2022£116£237£182
2023£152£221£177
2024£118£228£195
2025£131£210£237
2026£253£284
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greets Green East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Greets Green East in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Greets Green East

Is Greets Green East safe?

Greets Green East records about 202 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Greets Green East?

The median sale price in Greets Green East is £204,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Greets Green East?

Greets Green East has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 3 secondary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Greets Green East?

Greets Green East scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Greets Green East sits around rank 3,859 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Greets Green East?

The average household income in Greets Green East is around £36,262 per year, and 25% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Greets Green East

B708NZ

Lodge Road

B709AE

Temple Street

B709BY

Izons Lane Industrial Estate

B707PU

Alfred Street

B708LX

High Street

B708SA

Summerfield Avenue

B707LB

Greets Green and Lyng

B708BX

Dartmouth Street

B708ET

Victoria Street

B708EG

Lombard Street West

B708SB

Bratt Street

B707HU

Livingstone Road

B708ES

High Street

B707LE

Kelvin Way

B708AF

Providence Place

B708AX

Albion Road

B707HX

Bromford Lane

B708PE

Oxford Road

B707JD

McKean Road

B709UE

Bailey Street

B708QF

Hazelbeech Road

B708DD

Lambert End

B708LE

Margaret Street

B709AA

Temple Street

B714JB

Sandwell Road North

B708JX

Westbourne Road

B708SL

Peppercorn Place

B708EN

High Street

B708EF

High Street

B708PB

Grange Road

B709TZ

Wheatley Street

B708AN

Richard Street South

B708BP

Dartmouth Street

B708NW

Edward Street

B708ND

High Street

B708JZ

Clifford Road

B707TN

Greets Green and Lyng

B708AQ

High Street

B708PH

Osborne Road

B708NA

High Street

B708HJ

Oak Road

B707TW

Greets Green and Lyng

B708SZ

Providence Place

B708QE

Hazelbeech Road

B708LU

High Street

B709AD

Wellington Street South

B708ED

Lombard Street West

B708DB

Dartmouth Street

B709QL

High Street

B709JT

Creed Way

B709LE

High Street

B708RJ

High Street

B707AB

St Michael Street

B708LG

High Street

B707HZ

Livingstone Road

B708SH

Bratt Street

B708JU

Clifford Road

B707PR

Congregation Way

B708DF

Victoria Street

B707HL

Bromford Lane

B708PP

Oak Lane

B709UA

Manley Close

B707LH

Kelvin Way

B708SS

Summerfield Avenue

B707JZ

Kelvin Way

B708LA

Turton Road

B708HF

Oak Road

B708NT

Edward Street

B708BB

Chapman Way

B707JR

Giffords Way

B708AU

Alba Road

B709QG

High Street

B708LH

Emily Street

B708RT

Lombard Street

B708GH

Dartmouth Street

B708BL

Edith Drive

B709BS

Izons Industrial Estate

B707JB

Bromford Road

B707LF

Giffords Way

B709JB

Beresford Crescent

B709HJ

Railway Street

B709LB

High Street

B708PF

Oxford Road

B708BQ

Wesley Close

B707JF

Millard Industrial Estate

B708HQ

Cambridge Street

B708JN

Brandon Way

B708NL

Edward Street

B708PJ

Lodge Road

B708PD

Grange Road

B709JH

Lambert Street

B708RZ

St Georges Place

B708QB

Acorn Close

B709JG

Baker Street

B709HY

Turner Street

B708BD

Albion Road

B708PN

Oak Lane

B708EP

Moor Street

B709TJ

Wheatley Street

B708TG

Sandwell Road