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B70 7JZ

Kelvin Way

Greets Green and Lyng

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Detailed insights for B70 7JZ

Overview

Postcode B70 7JZ 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 259.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Greets Green East is £36,262 per year. The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Broadwell Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
259
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
28.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Greets Green East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,174 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Greets Green East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 259.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.3%

Approximately 28.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Greets Green East is £36,262 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 116 ft away from B70 7JZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Greets Green East near B70 7JZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B70 7JZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Sandwell and Dudley

N/A

Walking directions to Sandwell and Dudley
0.6 mi

Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro)
0.6 mi

West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B70 7JZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBroadwell ParkMediumWalking directions to Broadwell Park
0.5 miLyng ParkSmallWalking directions to Lyng Park
0.3 miHorton Street Pocket Ecology ParkSmallWalking directions to Horton Street Pocket Ecology Park

Area Profile

Population
514
Population density
1,106.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
99.55(+157%)
Public order
56.09(+826%)
Criminal damage and arson
43.46(+496%)
Drugs
31.33(+1069%)
Other theft
7.07(+24%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
269
52.33%
Indian
131
25.49%
Other
24
4.67%
Other Asian
20
3.89%
Other White
19
3.7%
Total population: 514

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
102
26.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
85
22.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
60
15.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
15.14%
Level 3 (A level)
43
11.23%
Total 16+ residents: 383

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
33.79%
Social rents from council
39
26.9%
Owns outright
35
24.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
8.97%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.14%
Total households: 145

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 7JZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 7JZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 202595, Kelvin Way, West Bromwich, B70 7LETerracedFreehold£230,000
29 Aug 202574, Dawes Avenue, West Bromwich, B70 7LSTerracedFreehold£201,500
30 Jun 202520, Maud Road, West Bromwich, B70 7SSTerracedFreehold£200,000
27 Feb 20261, Dora Road, West Bromwich, B70 7SRSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
08 Aug 202532, Dawes Avenue, West Bromwich, B70 7LTTerracedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the B70 7JZ postcode area, located within Greets Green East, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B70 7JZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryWest Bromwich Collegiate AcademyFree schools

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLyng Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Francis Xavier Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 7JZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B70 7JZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMalli WinesSams Lane, Sandwell, B70 7EGWalking directions to Malli Wines
0.4 miSpon Lane SuperstoreSpon Lane, Sandwell, B70 7LLWalking directions to Spon Lane Superstore
0.4 miBromford News & Wines119 Bromford Lane, West Bromwich, B70 7HRWalking directions to Bromford News & Wines
0.4 miBromwich SupermarketBromford Lane, Sandwell, B70 7HNWalking directions to Bromwich Supermarket
0.4 miMSH Off LicenceBromford Lane, Sandwell, B70 8HQWalking directions to MSH Off Licence

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 7JZ, 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 EastE02002061
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 019CE01009989
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B70 7JZ

Is B70 7JZ (Greets Green East) safe?

The area around B70 7JZ records about 259 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near B70 7JZ?

The median sale price around B70 7JZ in Greets Green East is £215,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B70 7JZ?

There are 15 schools close to B70 7JZ, including West Bromwich Collegiate Academy (Good), Lyng Primary School (Good) and St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B70 7JZ?

The closest station to B70 7JZ is Sandwell and Dudley, about 708 m away.

How deprived is the area around B70 7JZ?

B70 7JZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,174 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B70 7JZ (Greets Green East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B70 7JZ 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).

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