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B71 3EW

Meadow Avenue

Charlemont with Grove Vale

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Detailed insights for B71 3EW

Overview

Postcode B71 3EW 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 very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Haywoods Nature Area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
83.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Charlemont has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,296 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Charlemont has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

83.4%

Approximately 83.4% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Charlemont is £44,239 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from B71 3EW.

Flood risk

No risk

Charlemont near B71 3EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B71 3EW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Tame Bridge Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Tame Bridge Parkway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B71 3EW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHaywoods Nature AreaLargeWalking directions to Haywoods Nature Area

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
2,237.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.35(-29%)
Vehicle crime
8.38(+29%)
Other theft
7.5(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.85(-33%)
Burglary
3.53(-13%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
148
49.5%
Other White
32
10.7%
Caribbean
28
9.36%
Other
18
6.02%
Indian
14
4.68%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
31.71%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
20.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
13.01%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.01%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
146
83.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
8.57%
Owns with a mortgage
6
3.43%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.71%
Owns outright
2
1.14%
Total households: 175

Property prices in Charlemont with Grove Vale

Median price: £259,000
Price per sq ft: £286
Sales (last 12 months): 93
Typical range (middle 50%): £201K – £360K

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.

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
Detached21£400,000£319
Semi-Detached38£272,000£290
Terraced20£223,000£281
Flats14£122,000£192

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£210,000
2026£395,000£120,000£272,000£217,500
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£249
2026£313£191£308£287
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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 3EW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 3EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jun 20262, Pingle Close, West Bromwich, B71 3ETTerracedLeasehold£215,000
11 Jun 2026Flat 14, Camberley, Beaconview Road, West Bromwich, B71 3PEFlatsLeasehold£60,000
01 Apr 2026Flat 32, Camberley, Beaconview Road, West Bromwich, B71 3PEFlatsLeasehold£56,000
07 May 2025Flat 54, Camberley, Beaconview Road, West Bromwich, B71 3PEFlatsLeasehold£56,000
16 May 2025Flat 82, Camberley, Beaconview Road, West Bromwich, B71 3PFFlatsLeasehold£52,000

Schools

In the B71 3EW postcode area, located within Charlemont, there are 4 primary and 0 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.

Nearby schools for B71 3EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryPennyhill Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.8 miNot applicableSandwell Community SchoolPupil referral unit
0.8 miPrimaryHall Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B71 3EW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B71 3EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutter304 Beaconview Road, West Bromwich, B71 3NXWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miShop and SaveBeacon View Road, Sandwell, B71 3NXWalking directions to Shop and Save
0.1 miInternational Food Store320 Beaconview Road, West Bromwich, B71 3NXWalking directions to International Food Store
0.4 miTesco Express251 Walsall Road, West Bromwich, B71 3HSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miKwiksaveSandwell, B71 3HPWalking directions to Kwiksave

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 3EW, 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)CharlemontE02006810
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 039EE01009951
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B71 3EW

Is B71 3EW (Charlemont) safe?

The area around B71 3EW records about 60 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near B71 3EW?

The median sale price around B71 3EW in Charlemont with Grove Vale is £259,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B71 3EW?

There are 6 schools close to B71 3EW, including Pennyhill Primary School (Good), Sandwell Community School (Good) and Hall Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to B71 3EW?

The closest station to B71 3EW is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 968 m away.

How deprived is the area around B71 3EW?

B71 3EW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,296 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B71 3EW (Charlemont) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B71 3EW is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dalel Singh Bhamra (Labour Party).