Postcode B71 1RU 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 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 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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 0.7% 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 57 ft away from B71 1RU.
Charlemont near B71 1RU 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gengars Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gengars Park |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £221,250 (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 | 21 | £225,000 | £211 |
| 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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 1RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2025 | 198, All Saints Way, West Bromwich, B71 1RR | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 1, Churchfields Way, West Bromwich, B71 4DP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 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 1RU postcode area, located within Charlemont, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B71 1RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Pennyhill | 106-108 Hollyhedge Road, West Bromwich, B71 3AH | Walking directions to Pennyhill |
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 1RU, 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 B71 1RU 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 1RU in Charlemont is £221,250 (about £232 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to B71 1RU, 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 1RU 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 1RU is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farzana Haq (Labour Party).