Postcode B70 7ED is located in a major urban area, within the Greets Green and Lyng area of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park is £36,483 per year. The median sale price in Greets Green and Lyng is £220,000 (around £254 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £254,000. The nearest station is Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Lyng Park.
West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,016 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park is £36,483 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 34 ft away from B70 7ED.
West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park near B70 7ED has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.3 mi | West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 mi | Kenrick Park (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Kenrick Park (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lyng Park | Small | Walking directions to Lyng Park |
| 0.3 mi | Overend Street Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Overend Street Pocket Park |
| 0.2 mi | Horton Street Pocket Ecology Park | Small | Walking directions to Horton Street Pocket Ecology Park |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £254 per square foot) in Greets Green and Lyng area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £392,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £357,250 | £294 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £248,500 | £288 |
| Terraced | 34 | £200,750 | £243 |
| Flats | 3 | £84,000 | £170 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £221,000 | £200,750 |
| 2026 | — | £104,000 | £248,500 | £175,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £267 | £237 |
| 2026 | — | £171 | £282 | £206 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 7ED.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 125A, Spon Lane, West Bromwich, B70 6AS | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 1, Johnston Street, West Bromwich, B70 7LN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £236,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 18, Ellison Street, West Bromwich, B70 7ES | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 113A, Sams Lane, West Bromwich, B70 7EG | Terraced | Freehold | £194,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 14, Gill Street, West Bromwich, B70 7EP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £243,000 |
In the B70 7ED postcode area, located within West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 16 plus | Sandwell College | Further education | Unrated. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Lyng Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2016. | |
Lyng Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Feb 2016
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Apr 2023. | |
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Apr 2023
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B70 7ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Malli Wines | Sams Lane, Sandwell, B70 7EG | Walking directions to Malli Wines |
| 0.2 mi | Spon Lane Superstore | Spon Lane, Sandwell, B70 7LL | Walking directions to Spon Lane Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Trinity Stores | Trinity Road South, Sandwell, B70 6NF | Walking directions to Trinity Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Glover Street, Sandwell, B70 6EB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Polski Sklep | High Street, Sandwell, B70 6NY | Walking directions to Polski Sklep |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B70 7ED, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Pam Randhawa
Greets Green and Lyng - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Coombes
West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B70 7ED records about 147 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. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B70 7ED in Greets Green and Lyng is £220,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to B70 7ED, including Sandwell College, Lyng Primary School (Good) and Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B70 7ED is Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro), about 357 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B70 7ED scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,016 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B70 7ED 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).