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B71 1RD

Austen Walk

Charlemont with Grove Vale

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Overview

Postcode B71 1RD 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 West Bromwich North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Bromwich North is £39,258 per year. The nearest station is Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro), about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Gengars Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
62%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

West Bromwich North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,988 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

West Bromwich North has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62%

Approximately 62.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in West Bromwich North is £39,258 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 28 ft away from B71 1RD.

Flood risk

No risk

West Bromwich North near B71 1RD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B71 1RD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

Black Lake (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Black Lake (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B71 1RD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miGengars ParkMediumWalking directions to Gengars Park
0.5 miJesson playing fieldsMediumWalking directions to Jesson playing fields
0.1 miField 1SmallWalking directions to Field 1

Area Profile

Population
349
Population density
3,575.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.47(+7%)
Public order
7.68(+27%)
Vehicle crime
7.17(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.1(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.58(-51%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
174
50.14%
Indian
51
14.7%
Other
29
8.36%
Other White
20
5.76%
Pakistani
16
4.61%
Total population: 347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
105
38.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
17.15%
Level 3 (A level)
41
14.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.3%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
104
60.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
14.04%
Owns with a mortgage
20
11.7%
Owns outright
19
11.11%
Other social rented
2
1.17%
Total households: 171

Property prices in Charlemont with Grove Vale

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£268
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £345K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Charlemont with Grove Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £676,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Charlemont with Grove Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£385,000£316
Semi-Detached45£272,000£289
Terraced19£210,000£251
Flats11£124,000£194

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Charlemont with Grove Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charlemont with Grove Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275,000£74,103£145,000£106,000
2017£288,000£77,250£159,500£130,000
2018£285,500£64,500£172,500£146,000
2019£355,450£97,174£178,000£150,000
2020£325,000£50,000£190,000£136,500
2021£340,000£85,000£232,500£165,000
2022£377,500£110,000£238,750£190,000
2023£410,000£82,975£251,500£210,000
2024£350,000£106,250£267,500£190,000
2025£385,000£112,750£270,000£203,500
2026£322,000£130,500£275,000£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charlemont with Grove Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charlemont with Grove Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245£125£176£116
2017£239£114£174£145
2018£245£99£207£168
2019£249£152£205£165
2020£265£69£218£171
2021£258£137£232£190
2022£329£188£255£228
2023£327£155£265£235
2024£285£172£270£218
2025£310£179£276£245
2026£284£223£298£256
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charlemont with Grove Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Charlemont with Grove Vale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 1RD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 1RD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 May 202618, Austen Walk, West Bromwich, B71 1RDFlatsLeasehold£96,000
25 Mar 2026Flat 4, Salisbury House, Lily Street, West Bromwich, B71 1QDFlatsLeasehold£44,000
14 Aug 2025Flat 13, Salisbury House, Lily Street, West Bromwich, B71 1QDFlatsLeasehold£38,800
06 May 202655, Beaconsfield Street, West Bromwich, B71 1PUTerracedFreehold£250,000
18 Jul 202510, Beaconsfield Street, West Bromwich, B71 1PUSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the B71 1RD postcode area, located within West Bromwich North, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B71 1RD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAll Saints CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryHargate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B71 1RD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dalel Singh Bhamra

Charlemont with Grove Vale - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Coombes

West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest BromwichE14001574
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West Bromwich NorthE02002059
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 017CE01009993
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B71 1RD

Is B71 1RD (West Bromwich North) safe?

The area around B71 1RD records about 71 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B71 1RD?

The median sale price around B71 1RD in West Bromwich North is £270,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B71 1RD?

There are 16 schools close to B71 1RD, including All Saints CofE Primary School (Good), St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Outstanding) and Hargate Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B71 1RD?

The closest station to B71 1RD is Dudley Street Guns Village (West Midlands Metro), about 1,206 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B71 1RD?

B71 1RD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,988 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B71 1RD (West Bromwich North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B71 1RD is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dalel Singh Bhamra (Labour Party).