Postcode B70 9JD 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 high crime levels, with around 74.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below 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 Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro), about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Greets Green Park.
Greets Green East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 610 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Greets Green East has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 245 ft away from B70 9JD.
Greets Green East near B70 9JD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.3 mi | Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.4 mi | Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 50 recent sales, the median property price is £214,500 (about £252 per square foot) in Greets Green and Lyng area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £392,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £357,250 | £294 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £232,500 | £299 |
| Terraced | 34 | £200,000 | £247 |
| Flats | 2 | £105,500 | £176 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185,950 | £115,995 | £170,450 | £137,250 |
| 2017 | £192,950 | £113,995 | £162,500 | £146,995 |
| 2018 | £212,995 | £69,000 | £150,000 | £135,000 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £66,250 | £147,000 | £135,500 |
| 2020 | £232,000 | £69,750 | £170,000 | £145,475 |
| 2021 | £264,000 | £129,000 | £201,000 | £168,000 |
| 2022 | £265,000 | £133,000 | £191,500 | £179,000 |
| 2023 | £205,000 | £70,825 | £210,000 | £175,000 |
| 2024 | £353,000 | £85,000 | £235,000 | £201,750 |
| 2025 | £385,000 | £105,000 | £220,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | — | £127,000 | £243,000 | £185,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £200 | £166 | £186 | £152 |
| 2017 | £211 | £159 | £193 | £157 |
| 2018 | £203 | £122 | £183 | £155 |
| 2019 | £172 | £112 | £177 | £170 |
| 2020 | £255 | £163 | £208 | £167 |
| 2021 | £269 | £204 | £225 | £201 |
| 2022 | £267 | £212 | £243 | £221 |
| 2023 | £196 | £113 | £267 | £206 |
| 2024 | £323 | £120 | £258 | £228 |
| 2025 | £308 | £170 | £256 | £237 |
| 2026 | — | £182 | £291 | £278 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 9JD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2025 | 51, Harwood Street, West Bromwich, B70 9JD | Terraced | Freehold | £131,250 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Dartmouth Medical Centre, 1, Richard Street, West Bromwich, B70 9JL | Other | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 42, Adams Street, West Bromwich, B70 9TH | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 5, Goldfield Court, Dartmouth Street, West Bromwich, B70 8GH | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 16, Wheatley Street, West Bromwich, B70 9TY | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 |
In the B70 9JD postcode area, located within Greets Green East, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 9JD
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Oriental Halal Super Market | Dartmouth Street, Sandwell, B70 8BZ | Walking directions to Oriental Halal Super Market |
| 0.2 mi | Oak Wine Lodge | Oak Lane, Sandwell, B70 8PW | Walking directions to Oak Wine Lodge |
| 0.3 mi | Altun Tower Supermarket | Carter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9LW | Walking directions to Altun Tower Supermarket |
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 9JD, 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
The area around B70 9JD records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 9JD in Greets Green East is £214,500 (about £252 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to B70 9JD, including Hanbury Primary School (Good), Lodge Primary School (Good) and The British Muslim School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B70 9JD is Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro), about 124 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B70 9JD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 610 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 9JD is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Pam Randhawa (Labour and Co-operative Party).