Postcode B71 3HL 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 £258,750 (around £286 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £201,000 and £360,625. The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hall Green Open Space.
Charlemont has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,850 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Charlemont has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.9% 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 19 ft away from B71 3HL.
Charlemont near B71 3HL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Tame Bridge Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Tame Bridge Parkway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hall Green Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Hall Green Open Space |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £258,750 (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 | 36 | £272,000 | £290 |
| Terraced | 18 | £220,250 | £281 |
| Flats | 13 | £124,000 | £191 |
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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 3HL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 52, Walsall Road, West Bromwich, B71 3HL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 29, Marsh Lane, West Bromwich, B71 2DR | Terraced | Freehold | £117,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 26, Sheldon Road, West Bromwich, B71 3JB | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 58, Marsh Lane, West Bromwich, B71 2DP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 26, Marsh Lane, West Bromwich, B71 2DP | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 |
In the B71 3HL postcode area, located within Charlemont, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Pennyhill Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Hall Green Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Oct 2013. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | The Phoenix Collegiate | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Feb 2023. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B71 3HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Your Co-op Food | 118 Hollyhedge Road, West Bromwich, B71 3AH | Walking directions to Your Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Pennyhill | 106-108 Hollyhedge Road, West Bromwich, B71 3AH | Walking directions to Pennyhill |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 251 Walsall Road, West Bromwich, B71 3HS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Kwiksave | Sandwell, B71 3HP | Walking directions to Kwiksave |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | 304 Beaconview Road, West Bromwich, B71 3NX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 3HL, 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 3HL records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, public order and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B71 3HL in Charlemont with Grove Vale is £258,750 (about £286 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to B71 3HL, including Pennyhill Primary School (Good), Hall Green Primary School (Good) and The Phoenix Collegiate (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B71 3HL is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 1,369 m away.
B71 3HL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,850 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 3HL is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dalel Singh Bhamra (Labour Party).