Postcode B70 8BD 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 271.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Greets Green East is £32,700 per year. The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Marl Hole Park.
Greets Green East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,261 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Greets Green East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 271.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.6% 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.
The average income of residents in Greets Green East is £32,700 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B70 8BD.
Greets Green East near B70 8BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £204,000 in Greets Green and Lyng area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £385,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £292,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £85,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £258,500 |
| Terraced | 30 | £204,000 |
10 years price trend in Greets Green and Lyng
In the B70 8BD postcode area, located within Greets Green East, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Hanbury Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Lodge Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Ryders Green Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.