Postcode B70 9HX 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 143.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Greets Green East is £32,700 per year. The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley located about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Greets Green Park.
Greets Green East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,082 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Greets Green East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 61.6% 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 of residents in Greets Green East is £32,700 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 109 ft away from B70 9HX.
Greets Green East near B70 9HX 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 | Greets Green Park | Large | Walking directions to Greets Green Park |
| 0.5 mi | Jesson playing fields | Medium | Walking directions to Jesson playing fields |
| 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 9HX postcode area, located within Greets Green East, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 9HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Simply Local | Railway Street, Sandwell, B70 9HJ | Walking directions to Simply Local |
| 0.1 mi | UPN Local | Wood Lane, Sandwell, B70 8DD | Walking directions to UPN Local |
| 0.2 mi | Oriental Halal Super Market | Dartmouth Street, Sandwell, B70 8BZ | Walking directions to Oriental Halal Super Market |
| 0.2 mi | Altun Tower Supermarket | Carter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9LW | Walking directions to Altun Tower Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Sklep Europa | Carter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9LW | Walking directions to Sklep Europa |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.