Postcode B70 8JA 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 West area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Greets Green West is £35,200 per year. The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Marl Hole Park.
Greets Green West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,550 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Greets Green West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 71.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Greets Green West is £35,200 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 18 ft away from B70 8JA.
Greets Green West near B70 8JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 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 | 31 | £205,000 |
10 years price trend in Greets Green and Lyng
In the B70 8JA postcode area, located within Greets Green West, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Lyng Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Hanbury Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Lodge Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.