Postcode B70 9PA 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 moderate crime levels, with around 64.9 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 Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 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 2,550 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Greets Green West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from B70 9PA.
Greets Green West near B70 9PA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 mi | Sandwell and Dudley | N/A | Walking directions to Sandwell and Dudley |
| 0.6 mi | Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Greets Green Park | Large | Walking directions to Greets Green Park |
| 0.1 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 9PA postcode area, located within Greets Green West, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 9PA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sandhar Stores | Claypit Lane, Sandwell, B70 9UG | Walking directions to Sandhar Stores |
| 0.3 mi | UPN Local | Wood Lane, Sandwell, B70 8DD | Walking directions to UPN Local |
| 0.4 mi | Oak Wine Lodge | Oak Lane, Sandwell, B70 8PW | Walking directions to Oak Wine Lodge |
| 0.5 mi | Bromford News & Wines | 119 Bromford Lane, West Bromwich, B70 7HR | Walking directions to Bromford News & Wines |
| 0.5 mi | Simply Local | Railway Street, Sandwell, B70 9HJ | Walking directions to Simply Local |
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 9PA, 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.