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B70 8PH

Osborne Road

Greets Green and Lyng

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Overview

Postcode B70 8PH 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 high crime levels, with around 69.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below 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 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Marl Hole Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
42%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Greets Green East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,197 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Greets Green East has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42%

Approximately 42.0% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Greets Green East is £36,262 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from B70 8PH.

Flood risk

No risk

Greets Green East near B70 8PH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B70 8PH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0 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)
0.2 mi

Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B70 8PH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMarl Hole ParkMediumWalking directions to Marl Hole Park
0.2 miLyng ParkSmallWalking directions to Lyng Park
0.4 miHorton Street Pocket Ecology ParkSmallWalking directions to Horton Street Pocket Ecology Park

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
7,719.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.24(+1%)
Public order
5.95(-2%)
Possession of weapons
4.76(+196%)
Other theft
4.76(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.57(-51%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
65
21.17%
Indian
62
20.2%
Pakistani
46
14.98%
Bangladeshi
40
13.03%
Caribbean
29
9.45%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
90
36.89%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
16.8%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.66%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
41
31.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
23.66%
Owns outright
22
16.79%
Owns with a mortgage
16
12.21%
Other social rented
14
10.69%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Greets Green and Lyng

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £243K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Greets Green and Lyng area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £392,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greets Green and Lyng over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£357,250£294
Semi-Detached14£232,500£299
Terraced34£200,000£247
Flats3£105,000£170

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Greets Green and Lyng

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greets Green and Lyng.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,950£115,995£170,450£137,250
2017£192,950£113,995£162,500£146,995
2018£212,995£69,000£150,000£135,000
2019£235,000£66,250£147,000£135,500
2020£232,000£69,750£170,000£145,475
2021£264,000£129,000£201,000£168,000
2022£265,000£133,000£191,500£179,000
2023£205,000£70,825£210,000£175,000
2024£353,000£85,000£235,000£201,750
2025£385,000£105,000£220,000£200,000
2026£127,000£243,000£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greets Green and Lyng.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greets Green and Lyng.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£166£186£152
2017£211£159£193£157
2018£203£122£183£155
2019£172£112£177£170
2020£255£163£208£167
2021£269£204£225£201
2022£267£212£243£221
2023£196£113£267£206
2024£323£120£258£228
2025£308£170£256£237
2026£182£291£278
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greets Green and Lyng.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Greets Green and Lyng in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 8PH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 8PH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202521, Osborne Road, West Bromwich, B70 8PHTerracedFreehold£170,000
26 Sept 202549, Oak Road, West Bromwich, B70 8HRDetachedFreehold£392,500
17 Apr 202516, Bowater Street, West Bromwich, B70 8ARTerracedFreehold£110,000
17 Apr 202516, Bowater Street, West Bromwich, B70 8ARTerracedFreehold£203,000
05 Sept 2025127, Lodge Road, West Bromwich, B70 8PJTerracedFreehold£195,000

Schools

In the B70 8PH postcode area, located within Greets Green East, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B70 8PH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe British Muslim SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryLodge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryShireland Biomedical UtcUniversity technical college

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 8PH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B70 8PH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLodge SupermarketLodge Road, Sandwell, B70 8PAWalking directions to Lodge Supermarket
0.2 miLondisFrank Fisher Way, Sandwell, B70 7ADWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miOak Wine LodgeOak Lane, Sandwell, B70 8PWWalking directions to Oak Wine Lodge
0.2 miStation NewsNew Street, Sandwell, B70 7ABWalking directions to Station News
0.2 miZabka Mini MarketHigh Street, Sandwell, B70 8ESWalking directions to Zabka Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B70 8PH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Pam Randhawa

Greets Green and Lyng - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Coombes

West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest BromwichE14001574
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Greets Green EastE02002061
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 019AE01009986
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B70 8PH

Is B70 8PH (Greets Green East) safe?

The area around B70 8PH records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near B70 8PH?

The median sale price around B70 8PH in Greets Green East is £215,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B70 8PH?

There are 15 schools close to B70 8PH, including The British Muslim School (Requires improvement), Lodge Primary School (Good) and Shireland Biomedical Utc (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B70 8PH?

The closest station to B70 8PH is Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro), about 53 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B70 8PH?

B70 8PH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,197 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B70 8PH (Greets Green East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B70 8PH is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Pam Randhawa (Labour and Co-operative Party).