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B70 0AJ

Greets Green and Lyng

Sandwell

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Overview

Postcode B70 0AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Greets Green and Lyng ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Greets Green West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Greets Green West is £40,174 per year. The nearest station is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro), about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Greets Green Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
52.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Greets Green West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,397 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Greets Green West has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.2%

Approximately 52.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Greets Green West is £40,174 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 224 ft away from B70 0AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Greets Green West near B70 0AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B70 0AJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Black Lake (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Black Lake (West Midlands Metro)
0.3 mi

Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro)
0.7 mi

Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B70 0AJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGreets Green ParkLargeWalking directions to Greets Green Park
0.5 miOakwood ParkSmallWalking directions to Oakwood Park

Area Profile

Population
305
Population density
4,042.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.56(+36%)
Vehicle crime
7.88(+21%)
Public order
5.91(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.6(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.6(-37%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
113
37.42%
Other Asian
35
11.59%
Indian
28
9.27%
Caribbean
25
8.28%
Other White
19
6.29%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
67
27.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
20.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
16.67%
Level 3 (A level)
33
13.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.79%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
61
44.2%
Owns with a mortgage
26
18.84%
Owns outright
21
15.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
12.32%
Other social rented
11
7.97%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Greets Green and Lyng

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £243K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Greets Green and Lyng area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 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 and Lyng over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£357,250£294
Semi-Detached14£232,500£299
Terraced34£200,000£247
Flats3£105,000£170

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Greets Green and Lyng

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greets Green and Lyng.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,950£115,995£170,450£137,250
2017£192,950£113,995£162,500£146,995
2018£212,995£69,000£150,000£135,000
2019£235,000£66,250£147,000£135,500
2020£232,000£69,750£170,000£145,475
2021£264,000£129,000£201,000£168,000
2022£265,000£133,000£191,500£179,000
2023£205,000£70,825£210,000£175,000
2024£353,000£85,000£235,000£201,750
2025£385,000£105,000£220,000£200,000
2026£127,000£243,000£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greets Green and Lyng.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greets Green and Lyng.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£166£186£152
2017£211£159£193£157
2018£203£122£183£155
2019£172£112£177£170
2020£255£163£208£167
2021£269£204£225£201
2022£267£212£243£221
2023£196£113£267£206
2024£323£120£258£228
2025£308£170£256£237
2026£182£291£278
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greets Green and Lyng.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 0AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 0AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 202535, Dilliars Walk, West Bromwich, B70 0BJTerracedFreehold£240,000
27 Oct 202516, Davey Road, West Bromwich, B70 9APFlatsLeasehold£84,000
24 Apr 20261, Steel Avenue, West Bromwich, B70 0FNSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
27 Mar 202637C, Phoenix Street, West Bromwich, B70 0AESemi-DetachedFreehold£214,000
14 Mar 2025166, Phoenix Street, West Bromwich, B70 0AETerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the B70 0AJ postcode area, located within Greets Green West, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B70 0AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryGeorge Salter AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRyders Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryHarvills Hawthorn Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 0AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B70 0AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparBlack Country New Road, Sandwell, B70 0YAWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miPhoenix Local ExpressPhoenix Street, Sandwell, B70 0AEWalking directions to Phoenix Local Express
0.2 miBest-oneClaypit Lane, Sandwell, B70 9ULWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miJ K SuperstorePemberton Road, Sandwell, B70 0JYWalking directions to J K Superstore
0.4 miShell ShopBilhay Street, Sandwell, B70 9RLWalking directions to Shell Shop

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B70 0AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Pam Randhawa

Greets Green and Lyng - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Coombes

West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest BromwichE14001574
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Greets Green WestE02002060
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 018FE01033888
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2002-08-01

Frequently asked questions about B70 0AJ

Is B70 0AJ (Greets Green West) safe?

The area around B70 0AJ records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B70 0AJ?

The median sale price around B70 0AJ in Greets Green West is £215,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B70 0AJ?

There are 12 schools close to B70 0AJ, including George Salter Academy (Good), Ryders Green Primary School (Good) and Harvills Hawthorn Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B70 0AJ?

The closest station to B70 0AJ is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro), about 494 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B70 0AJ?

B70 0AJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,397 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B70 0AJ (Greets Green West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B70 0AJ is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Pam Randhawa (Labour and Co-operative Party).