Postcode B70 9AZ 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 very high crime levels, with around 172.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Greets Green West is £40,174 per year. The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley located about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Farley Park.
Greets Green West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,346 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Greets Green West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 172.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.9% 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 per household in Greets Green West is £40,174 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 145 ft away from B70 9AZ.
Greets Green West near B70 9AZ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Sandwell and Dudley | N/A | Walking directions to Sandwell and Dudley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Farley Park | Large | Walking directions to Farley Park |
| 0.5 mi | Brades Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Brades Green Park |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Greets Green and Lyng area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £458,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £421,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £84,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Greets Green and Lyng
In the B70 9AZ postcode area, located within Greets Green West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 9AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Greets Green News (KS Superstore) | Greets Green Road, Sandwell, B70 9EP | Walking directions to Greets Green News (KS Superstore) |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Whitehall Road, Sandwell, B70 0HG | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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.