Postcode B70 8AJ 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 West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 154.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park is £33,200 per year. The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley located about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Marl Hole Park.
West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,541 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 35.7% 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 of residents in West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park is £33,200 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from B70 8AJ.
West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park near B70 8AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Sandwell and Dudley | N/A | Walking directions to Sandwell and Dudley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Marl Hole Park | Medium | Walking directions to Marl Hole Park |
| 0.2 mi | Lyng Park | Small | Walking directions to Lyng Park |
| 0.3 mi | Horton Street Pocket Ecology Park | Small | Walking directions to Horton Street Pocket Ecology Park |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Greets Green and Lyng area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £458,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £88,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £201,500 |
10 year median price trend in Greets Green and Lyng
In the B70 8AJ postcode area, located within West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 8AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | MSH Off Licence | Bromford Lane, Sandwell, B70 8HQ | Walking directions to MSH Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | Bromwich Supermarket | Bromford Lane, Sandwell, B70 7HN | Walking directions to Bromwich Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Frank Fisher Way, Sandwell, B70 7AD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Bromford News & Wines | 119 Bromford Lane, West Bromwich, B70 7HR | Walking directions to Bromford News & Wines |
| 0.2 mi | Lodge Supermarket | Lodge Road, Sandwell, B70 8PA | Walking directions to Lodge Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.