Postcode B71 2BH is located in a major urban area, within the Charlemont with Grove Vale area 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 median sale price in Charlemont with Grove Vale is £259,000 (around £286 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £201,000 and £360,000. The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 1.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 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 England, 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from B71 2BH.
Charlemont near B71 2BH 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gengars Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gengars Park |
| 0.5 mi | Hall Green Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Hall Green Open Space |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £259,000 (about £286 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 | 21 | £400,000 | £319 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £272,000 | £290 |
| Terraced | 20 | £223,000 | £281 |
| Flats | 14 | £122,000 | £192 |
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 | £210,000 |
| 2026 | £395,000 | £120,000 | £272,000 | £217,500 |
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 | £249 |
| 2026 | £313 | £191 | £308 | £287 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 2BH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2025 | 198, All Saints Way, West Bromwich, B71 1RR | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2026 | 122, Stanley Road, West Bromwich, B71 3JQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 90, Stanley Road, West Bromwich, B71 3JQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 26, Hollyhedge Road, West Bromwich, B71 3AA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £495,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 32, Arlington Road, West Bromwich, B71 1AD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £253,000 |
In the B71 2BH postcode area, located within Charlemont, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2024. | |
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Nov 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | All Saints CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2024. | |
All Saints CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Jun 2024
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Pennyhill Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
Pennyhill Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 9 Jun 2026
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B71 2BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pennyhill | 106-108 Hollyhedge Road, West Bromwich, B71 3AH | Walking directions to Pennyhill |
| 0.4 mi | Your Co-op Food | 118 Hollyhedge Road, West Bromwich, B71 3AH | Walking directions to Your Co-op Food |
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 2BH, 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 2BH 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 2BH in Charlemont with Grove Vale is £259,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to B71 2BH, including St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Requires improvement), All Saints CofE Primary School (Good) and Pennyhill Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
B71 2BH 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 2BH is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dalel Singh Bhamra (Labour Party).