Postcode B70 9BJ 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 very high crime levels, with around 259.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Greets Green East is £36,262 per year. The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Marl Hole Park.
Greets Green East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,261 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Greets Green East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 259.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 275 ft away from B70 9BJ.
Greets Green East near B70 9BJ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sandwell and Dudley | N/A | Walking directions to Sandwell and Dudley |
| 0.7 mi | Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Marl Hole Park | Medium | Walking directions to Marl Hole Park |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £203,500 in Greets Green and Lyng area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £392,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £116,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £222,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Greets Green and Lyng
In the B70 9BJ postcode area, located within Greets Green East, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 9BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier Express Fountain Park Supermakret | Fountain Business Park, Sandwell, B69 4BD | Walking directions to Premier Express Fountain Park Supermakret |
| 0.5 mi | Lifestyle Express | Dudley Road, Sandwell, B69 3DW | 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.
Elected local representatives for B70 9BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Pam Randhawa
Greets Green and Lyng - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Coombes
West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.