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B70 0NS

New Swan Lane

Greets Green and Lyng

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Overview

Postcode B70 0NS 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 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Jesson playing fields.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

26.7%

Approximately 26.7% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 60 ft away from B70 0NS.

Flood risk

No risk

Greets Green West near B70 0NS 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 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B70 0NS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 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 0NS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miJesson playing fieldsMediumWalking directions to Jesson playing fields
0.3 miOakwood ParkSmallWalking directions to Oakwood Park

Area Profile

Population
451
Population density
3,683.8 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
132
29.2%
Bangladeshi
74
16.37%
Indian
53
11.73%
African
33
7.3%
Other White
30
6.64%
Total population: 452

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
142
43.16%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
17.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
12.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
11.25%
Level 3 (A level)
27
8.21%
Total 16+ residents: 329

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
33.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
20.55%
Social rents from council
27
18.49%
Owns with a mortgage
21
14.38%
Other social rented
12
8.22%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Greets Green and Lyng

Median price£214,500
Price per sq ft£252
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £241K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £214,500 (about £252 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-Detached12£232,500£299
Terraced34£200,000£247
Flats2£105,500£176

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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 0NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 0NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Nov 202547, Bilhay Lane, West Bromwich, B70 9RSFlatsLeasehold£85,000
24 Sept 202553, Bilhay Lane, West Bromwich, B70 9RSFlatsLeasehold£98,000
12 Sept 2025Flat 14, Poets Court, Old Meeting Street, West Bromwich, B70 9AGFlatsLeasehold£118,000
19 Dec 202510, Oakwood Street, West Bromwich, B70 9SNDetachedFreehold£174,000
28 Apr 2025112, Old Meeting Street, West Bromwich, B70 9SWTerracedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the B70 0NS postcode area, located within Greets Green West, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRyders Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHateley Heath AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 0NS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B70 0NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparBlack Country New Road, Sandwell, B70 0YAWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miAldiTildasley Street, West Bromwich, B70 9SJWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miJ K SuperstorePemberton Road, Sandwell, B70 0JYWalking directions to J K Superstore
0.3 miShell ShopBilhay Street, Sandwell, B70 9RLWalking directions to Shell Shop
0.3 miBest-oneClaypit Lane, Sandwell, B70 9ULWalking directions to Best-one

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 0NS, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B70 0NS

Is B70 0NS (Greets Green West) safe?

The area around B70 0NS 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 0NS?

The median sale price around B70 0NS in Greets Green West is £214,500 (about £252 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B70 0NS?

There are 13 schools close to B70 0NS, including George Salter Academy (Good), Ryders Green Primary School (Good) and Hateley Heath Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B70 0NS?

The closest station to B70 0NS is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro), about 152 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B70 0NS?

B70 0NS 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 0NS (Greets Green West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B70 0NS 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).