Postcode B71 1RL 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Charlemont is £44,239 per year. The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Gengars Park.
Charlemont has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,463 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Charlemont has an average 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 179 ft away from B71 1RL.
Charlemont near B71 1RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gengars Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gengars Park |
| 0.4 mi | Field 1 | Small | Walking directions to Field 1 |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £266,500 (about £267 per square foot) in Charlemont with Grove Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £676,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £385,000 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £272,000 | £289 |
| Terraced | 19 | £210,000 | £251 |
| Flats | 11 | £124,000 | £194 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 1RL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2025 | 2, Overton Place, West Bromwich, B71 1RL | Terraced | Leasehold | £91,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 12, Ebrington Road, West Bromwich, B71 1AB | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 37, Hobart Point, Churchfields Way, West Bromwich, B71 4FF | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 26, Hobart Point, Churchfields Way, West Bromwich, B71 4FF | Flats | Leasehold | £134,550 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 49, Hobart Point, Churchfields Way, West Bromwich, B71 4FF | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 |
In the B71 1RL postcode area, located within Charlemont, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 B71 1RL, 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 1RL 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 1RL in Charlemont is £266,500 (about £267 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to B71 1RL, including St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Outstanding), All Saints CofE Primary School (Good) and Eaton Valley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B71 1RL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,463 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 B71 1RL is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dalel Singh Bhamra (Labour Party).