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About

Greets Green West is a residential neighbourhood located in the borough of Sandwell, near the town of West Bromwich. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing, including terraced homes and some modern developments. It is situated close to major transport routes like the A41, providing connections to Birmingham and the wider Black Country. The local landscape includes areas of green space and gentle slopes typical of the region.

The community is served by local schools and shops, with the larger retail and civic facilities of West Bromwich accessible nearby. A notable local feature is the Dartmouth Park, which offers recreational space with a historic boating lake and woodland walks. The area's housing and infrastructure reflect its development as part of Sandwell's urban fabric, with practical amenities for daily life.

Area overview

On average Greets Green West has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 30.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Greets Green West is £40,174 per year. There are 4 schools in Greets Green West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Greets Green West is home to around 7,356 people, with a population density of about 2,842.6 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
30.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Greets Green West Population
7,356
Population density
2,842.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.1(+48%)
Shoplifting
27.19(+213%)
Vehicle crime
10.33(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.16(-24%)
Other theft
7.07(+24%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,846
38.71%
Indian
1,050
14.28%
Bangladeshi
694
9.44%
Other White
514
6.99%
Pakistani
444
6.04%
Total population: 7,353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,897
34.59%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,067
19.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
708
12.91%
Level 3 (A level)
660
12.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
616
11.23%
Total 16+ residents: 5,485

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
774
29.41%
Owns outright
645
24.51%
Owns with a mortgage
587
22.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
410
15.58%
Other social rented
147
5.59%
Total households: 2,632

Property prices in Greets Green West

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£286
Sales (last 12 months)21
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £230K

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £286 per square foot) in Greets Green West area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £275,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£226,000£299
Terraced9£180,000£250
Flats2£105,500£176

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Greets Green West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greets Green West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,995£115,995£165,495£123,475
2017£224,995£114,995£150,995£146,995
2018£212,995£60,500£150,000£135,000
2019£220,000£66,000£141,000£135,000
2020£250,000£82,250£183,000£146,975
2021£264,000£130,000£206,000£170,000
2022£265,000£134,000£185,000£179,000
2023£205,000£80,000£192,000£176,750
2024£360,000£250,000£205,000
2025£385,000£106,000£221,500£205,000
2026£127,000£232,500£159,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greets Green West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greets Green West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£165£181£140
2017£201£163£191£188
2018£203£108£184£159
2019£161£113£177£172
2020£257£181£213£184
2021£269£207£227£219
2022£267£214£239£244
2023£196£158£243£242
2024£323£267£237
2025£308£172£282£250
2026£182£290£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greets Green West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Greets Green West 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 West

Is Greets Green West safe?

Greets Green West records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Greets Green West?

The median sale price in Greets Green West is £215,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 21 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Greets Green West?

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

How deprived is Greets Green West?

Greets Green West scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Greets Green West sits around rank 4,123 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 West?

The average household income in Greets Green West is around £40,174 per year, and 31% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Greets Green West

B700FL

Liberty Lane

B708JY

Clifford Road

B709PU

Wood Lane

B709PP

Bull Lane

B708QP

Ireland Green Road

B709PY

Wood Lane

B709DP

Oldbury Road

B709XH

Oldbury Road

B700AE

Phoenix Street

B709PA

Bull Lane

B709AL

Dudley Street

B709LY

Jervoise Street

B700NU

Swan Lane Industrial Estate

B708JS

Clifford Road

B709TX

Young Street

B709NW

Mason Street

B709HA

Greets Green and Lyng

B700DE

Great Bridge Street

B709PB

Bull Lane

B700FN

Steel Avenue

B709PS

Wood Lane

B708JR

Brandon Close

B709EF

Greets Green and Lyng

B709NP

Tapestries Avenue

B709BX

Turning Point

B709EA

Oldbury Road

B700AL

Ryders Green Road

B700DJ

Great Bridge Street

B700AB

John Street

B709PW

Brandon Way

B700BG

William Street

B709AN

Farley Road

B709UH

Claypit Lane

B700DN

Elwell Street

B709EN

Greets Green Road

B700FD

Charles Street

B708QS

Ireland Green Road

B709NZ

Hambletts Road

B709UF

Bailey Street

B709EW

Greets Green Road Industrial Estate

B709LU

Dudley Street

B709DZ

Oldbury Road

B709AX

Stour Street

B709PJ

Milward Street

B709DD

Oldbury Road Industrial Estate

B709UW

Davey Road

B709DH

Greets Green and Lyng

B700EX

Dunkirk Avenue

B709AW

Wattle Road

DY47LH

Tinsley Street

B709BB

Whitgreave Street

B709EG

Greets Green Road

B709EJ

Greets Green Road

B709UJ

Claypit Lane

B709NF

Hayes Street

B700XA

Great Bridge Street

B700BN

Great Bridge Street

B700AJ

Greets Green and Lyng

B700AD

Victoria Street

B709TL

Wheatley Street

B709PG

The Courtyard

DY47HA

Great Bridge

B708HN

Oak Road

B709AJ

Dudley Street

B708QQ

Hazelbeech Road

B700DR

Brickhouse Lane

B709BD

Collins Street

B709ET

Greets Green Road

B700BA

Carden Close

B709EX

Wattle Road

B709TW

Hilton Street

B700HE

Whitehall Road

B700YA

Great Bridge Street

B709PH

Piercy Street

B709NB

Coppice Street

B700BD

Black Country New Road

B709PR

Copson Close

B700DF

Great Bridge Street

B700DD

Black Country New Road

B709BT

Oldbury Road Industrial Estate

B708HL

Oak Road

B708QU

Gads Lane

B709AZ

Whitgreave Street

B709PL

Greets Green Road

B700AX

Greets Green and Lyng

B700AN

Ryders Green Road

B709DR

Oldbury Road

B700BJ

Dilliars Walk

B709DB

Brandon Way

B700BF

The Great Bridge Centre

B709TU

Young Street

B709LJ

Lime Close

B709AU

Stour Street

B709TN

Hilton Street

B709ED

Oldbury Road

B709UN

Claypit Lane

B709NT

Hanbury Road

B708QT

Mottram Close

B709EB

Atlas Grove

B700EW

Whitehall Road