Postcode B70 8HY 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 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 nearest station is Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro), about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Lyng Park.
Greets Green East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,154 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 357.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.6% 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 per household in Greets Green East is £36,262 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B70 8HY.
Greets Green East near B70 8HY has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.2 mi | West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.4 mi | Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lyng Park | Small | Walking directions to Lyng Park |
| 0.4 mi | Overend Street Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Overend Street Pocket Park |
| 0.5 mi | Horton Street Pocket Ecology Park | Small | Walking directions to Horton Street Pocket Ecology Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £232 per square foot) in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £415,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £250,000 | £259 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £240,000 | £258 |
| Terraced | 22 | £222,500 | £213 |
| Flats | 11 | £118,000 | £212 |
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 | £276,000 | £99,000 | £235,000 | £199,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £130,000 | £255,000 | £230,000 |
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 | £269 | £190 | £244 | £236 |
| 2026 | £268 | £232 | £266 | £214 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 8HY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2025 | 25, St Michael Street, West Bromwich, B70 7AB | Other | Freehold | £265,500 | |
| 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 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 21, Osborne Road, West Bromwich, B70 8PH | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 16, Bowater Street, West Bromwich, B70 8AR | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 |
In the B70 8HY postcode area, located within Greets Green East, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 8HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Station News | New Street, Sandwell, B70 7AB | Walking directions to Station News |
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Nibbles | High Street, Sandwell, B70 7QB | Walking directions to Nibbles |
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 8HY, 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 8HY 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 public order.
The median sale price around B70 8HY in Greets Green East is £220,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to B70 8HY, including The British Muslim School (Requires improvement), Shireland Biomedical Utc (Requires improvement) and Sandwell College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B70 8HY is Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro), about 219 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B70 8HY 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 8HY is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farzana Haq (Labour Party).