Postcode B71 1AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Charlemont with Grove Vale ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Charlemont area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Charlemont is £44,239 per year. The nearest station is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Gengars Park.
Charlemont has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,574 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Charlemont has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Charlemont is £44,239 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 35 ft away from B71 1AJ.
Charlemont near B71 1AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gengars Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gengars Park |
| 0.3 mi | Field 1 | Small | Walking directions to Field 1 |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Charlemont with Grove Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £676,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £385,000 | £3,504 |
| Flats | 14 | £121,000 | £2,063 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £272,000 | £3,105 |
| Terraced | 18 | £210,000 | £2,727 |
10 year median price trend in Charlemont with Grove Vale
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 1AJ.
In the B71 1AJ postcode area, located within Charlemont, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 B71 1AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dalel Singh Bhamra
Charlemont with Grove Vale - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Coombes
West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B71 1AJ records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 6 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B71 1AJ in Charlemont is £260,000 (about £2,908 per square metre) based on 100 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to B71 1AJ, including All Saints CofE Primary School (Good), St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Outstanding) and The Phoenix Collegiate (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B71 1AJ is Black Lake (West Midlands Metro), about 1,388 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B71 1AJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,574 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.