Postcode B70 8GS is located in a major urban area, within the West Bromwich Central 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 342.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Greets Green East is £36,262 per year. The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley located about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Dartmouth Park.
Greets Green East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,343 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Greets Green East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 342.6 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 151 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 Sandwell and Dudley located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| 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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,393 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £99,800 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £232,500 |
| Terraced | 16 | £189,750 |
10 year median price trend in West Bromwich Central
In the B70 8GS postcode area, located within Greets Green East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 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 | International Food Centre | High Street, Sandwell, B70 8NA | Walking directions to International Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | 46 New Square, West Bromwich, B70 7PR | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.