Postcode B70 9BW 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 high crime levels, with around 89.8 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 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Greets Green Park.
Greets Green West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,884 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Greets Green West has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 33.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B70 9BW.
Greets Green West near B70 9BW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Greets Green Park | Large | Walking directions to Greets Green Park |
| 0.3 mi | Marl Hole Park | Medium | Walking directions to Marl Hole Park |
Based on 55 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 | 3 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £88,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £201,500 |
10 year median price trend in Greets Green and Lyng
In the B70 9BW postcode area, located within Greets Green West, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 9BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sandhar Stores | Claypit Lane, Sandwell, B70 9UG | Walking directions to Sandhar Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Claypit Lane, Sandwell, B70 9UL | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Phoenix Local Express | Phoenix Street, Sandwell, B70 0AE | Walking directions to Phoenix Local Express |
| 0.4 mi | Shell Shop | Sandwell, B70 9LS | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
| 0.4 mi | UPN Local | Wood Lane, Sandwell, B70 8DD | Walking directions to UPN Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.