Postcode B70 8RZ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 25.1% 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 203 ft away from B70 8RZ.
Greets Green East near B70 8RZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.4 mi | Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.4 mi | West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lyng Park | Small | Walking directions to Lyng Park |
| 0.5 mi | Field 1 | Small | Walking directions to Field 1 |
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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 8RZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | 11, Peppercorn Place, West Bromwich, B70 8SL | Flats | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | 6, Summerfield Avenue, West Bromwich, B70 8SS | Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 42C, Sandwell Road, West Bromwich, B70 8TG | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 359, High Street, West Bromwich, B70 9QG | Other | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 207, Victoria Court, Victoria Street, West Bromwich, B70 8BW | Flats | Leasehold | £52,000 |
In the B70 8RZ 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 8RZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Zabka Mini Market | High Street, Sandwell, B70 8ES | Walking directions to Zabka Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Capital Off Licence | High Street, Sandwell, B70 8EN | Walking directions to Capital Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | International Food Centre | High Street, Sandwell, B70 8NA | Walking directions to International Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Paper Boys | 8 New Street, West Bromwich, B70 7PN | Walking directions to Paper Boys |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 373 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 9QL | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 8RZ, 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 8RZ 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 8RZ 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 8RZ, including Shireland CBSO Academy, Shireland Biomedical Utc (Requires improvement) and The British Muslim School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B70 8RZ is Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro), about 424 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B70 8RZ 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 8RZ is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farzana Haq (Labour Party).