Postcode B70 9QG is located in a major urban area, within the West Bromwich Central 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 357.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Jesson playing fields.
Greets Green East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,154 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Greets Green East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 357.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.4% 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 22 ft away from B70 9QG.
Greets Green East near B70 9QG 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Jesson playing fields | Medium | Walking directions to Jesson playing fields |
| 0.4 mi | Oakwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Oakwood Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £232 per square foot) in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £415,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £250,000 | £259 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £240,000 | £258 |
| Terraced | 22 | £222,500 | £213 |
| Flats | 11 | £118,000 | £212 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242,000 | £79,000 | £147,000 | £107,000 |
| 2017 | £187,000 | £77,500 | £144,000 | £120,000 |
| 2018 | £210,000 | £75,000 | £160,000 | £134,250 |
| 2019 | £277,500 | £90,000 | £158,500 | £140,000 |
| 2020 | £286,750 | £140,000 | £186,500 | £140,000 |
| 2021 | £365,000 | £148,410 | £205,000 | £155,000 |
| 2022 | £263,500 | £125,750 | £220,000 | £170,000 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £103,000 | £230,000 | £190,000 |
| 2024 | £285,000 | £108,000 | £238,000 | £205,000 |
| 2025 | £276,000 | £99,000 | £235,000 | £199,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £130,000 | £255,000 | £230,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191 | £130 | £151 | £99 |
| 2017 | £201 | £138 | £146 | £126 |
| 2018 | £224 | £138 | £169 | £145 |
| 2019 | £252 | £156 | £171 | £144 |
| 2020 | £225 | £185 | £192 | £154 |
| 2021 | £266 | £339 | £200 | £177 |
| 2022 | £287 | £201 | £254 | £179 |
| 2023 | £306 | £184 | £234 | £175 |
| 2024 | £319 | £200 | £255 | £206 |
| 2025 | £269 | £190 | £244 | £236 |
| 2026 | £268 | £232 | £266 | £214 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B70 9QG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2025 | 359, High Street, West Bromwich, B70 9QG | Other | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 35, Creed Way, West Bromwich, B70 9JT | Flats | Leasehold | £116,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 55, Creed Way, West Bromwich, B70 9JT | Flats | Leasehold | £55,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 40, Creed Way, West Bromwich, B70 9JW | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 42C, Sandwell Road, West Bromwich, B70 8TG | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 |
In the B70 9QG postcode area, located within Greets Green East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B70 9QG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 373 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 9QL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Polski Sklep UK Mini Market | Carter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9QW | Walking directions to Polski Sklep UK Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Super Polo International Supermarket | Carter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9QW | Walking directions to Super Polo International Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Sklep Europa | Carter's Green, Sandwell, B70 9LW | Walking directions to Sklep Europa |
| 0.2 mi | Oriental Halal Super Market | Dartmouth Street, Sandwell, B70 8BZ | Walking directions to Oriental Halal Super Market |
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 9QG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Farzana Haq
West Bromwich Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Coombes
West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B70 9QG records about 357 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 9QG in Greets Green East is £220,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to B70 9QG, including Shireland Biomedical Utc (Requires improvement), The British Muslim School (Requires improvement) and Shireland CBSO Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B70 9QG is Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro), about 374 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B70 9QG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,154 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 9QG is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farzana Haq (Labour Party).