Postcode B70 8GS is located in a major urban area, within the West Bromwich Central area 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 357.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Greets Green East is £36,262 per year. The median sale price in West Bromwich Central is £212,500 (around £229 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £163,000 and £250,000. The nearest station is West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro), about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Dartmouth Park.
Greets Green East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,154 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Greets Green East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 357.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.3% 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.
The average income per household in Greets Green East is £36,262 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 141 ft away from B70 8GS.
Greets Green East near B70 8GS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.3 mi | Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 mi | Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dartmouth Park | Large | Walking directions to Dartmouth Park |
| 0.4 mi | Lyng Park | Small | Walking directions to Lyng Park |
| 0.4 mi | Overend Street Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Overend Street Pocket Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 (about £229 per square foot) in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £460,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £260,000 | £259 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £240,000 | £258 |
| Terraced | 21 | £195,000 | £223 |
| Flats | 13 | £105,000 | £203 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242,000 | £79,000 | £147,000 | £107,000 |
| 2017 | £187,000 | £77,500 | £144,000 | £120,000 |
| 2018 | £210,000 | £75,000 | £160,000 | £134,250 |
| 2019 | £277,500 | £90,000 | £158,500 | £140,000 |
| 2020 | £286,750 | £140,000 | £186,500 | £140,000 |
| 2021 | £365,000 | £148,410 | £205,000 | £155,000 |
| 2022 | £263,500 | £125,750 | £220,000 | £170,000 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £103,000 | £230,000 | £190,000 |
| 2024 | £285,000 | £108,000 | £238,000 | £205,000 |
| 2025 | £305,500 | £98,000 | £235,000 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £105,000 | £248,000 | £212,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191 | £130 | £151 | £99 |
| 2017 | £201 | £138 | £146 | £126 |
| 2018 | £224 | £138 | £169 | £145 |
| 2019 | £252 | £156 | £171 | £144 |
| 2020 | £225 | £185 | £192 | £154 |
| 2021 | £266 | £339 | £200 | £177 |
| 2022 | £287 | £201 | £254 | £179 |
| 2023 | £306 | £184 | £234 | £175 |
| 2024 | £319 | £200 | £255 | £206 |
| 2025 | £288 | £192 | £243 | £236 |
| 2026 | £268 | £199 | £266 | £231 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 8GS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec 2025 | 6, Summerfield Avenue, West Bromwich, B70 8SS | Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 5, Lombard Street, West Bromwich, B70 8RT | Other | Freehold | £1,800,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 207, Victoria Court, Victoria Street, West Bromwich, B70 8BW | Flats | Leasehold | £52,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2026 | 244, Duchess Parade, West Bromwich, B70 7QG | Other | Freehold | £378,000 | |
| 13 May 2026 | 11, Peppercorn Place, West Bromwich, B70 8SL | Flats | Leasehold | £85,000 |
In the B70 8GS postcode area, located within Greets Green East, there are 10 primary and 4 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 | Secondary | Shireland CBSO Academy | Free schools | Unrated. | |
Shireland CBSO Academy ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Shireland Biomedical Utc | University technical college | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2023. | |
Shireland Biomedical Utc ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Nov 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | The British Muslim School | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2024. | |
The British Muslim School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Jun 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B70 8GS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Paper Boys | 8 New Street, West Bromwich, B70 7PN | Walking directions to Paper Boys |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | 46 New Square, West Bromwich, B70 7PR | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.1 mi | International Food Centre | High Street, Sandwell, B70 8NA | Walking directions to International Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Capital Off Licence | High Street, Sandwell, B70 8EN | Walking directions to Capital Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | Zabka Mini Market | High Street, Sandwell, B70 8ES | Walking directions to Zabka Mini Market |
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 8GS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Farzana Haq
West Bromwich Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Coombes
West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B70 8GS records about 357 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B70 8GS in West Bromwich Central is £212,500 (about £229 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to B70 8GS, including Shireland CBSO Academy, Shireland Biomedical Utc (Requires improvement) and The British Muslim School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B70 8GS is West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro), about 425 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B70 8GS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,154 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 8GS is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farzana Haq (Labour Party).