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B71 3HN

Walsall Road

Charlemont with Grove Vale

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Detailed insights for B71 3HN

Overview

Postcode B71 3HN 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 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 nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Haywoods Nature Area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Charlemont has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,850 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Charlemont has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.9%

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.

Income level

4/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 2 ft away from B71 3HN.

Flood risk

No risk

Charlemont near B71 3HN 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B71 3HN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Tame Bridge Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Tame Bridge Parkway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B71 3HN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHaywoods Nature AreaLargeWalking directions to Haywoods Nature Area
0.2 miHall Green Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Hall Green Open Space
0.5 miHall GreenSmallWalking directions to Hall Green

Area Profile

Population
370
Population density
5,936 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.39(+35%)
Public order
15.72(+159%)
Vehicle crime
13.39(+106%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.81(+19%)
Shoplifting
8.15(-6%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
225
60%
Indian
77
20.53%
Other White
15
4%
Other Asian
10
2.67%
Other
9
2.4%
Total population: 375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
95
32.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
16.72%
Level 3 (A level)
47
16.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
13.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
13.31%
Total 16+ residents: 293

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
37.31%
Owns with a mortgage
32
23.88%
Social rents from council
31
23.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.7%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.22%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Charlemont with Grove Vale

Median price£266,500
Price per sq ft£267
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £345K

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.

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
Detached22£385,000£316
Semi-Detached44£272,000£289
Terraced19£210,000£251
Flats11£124,000£194

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£203,500
2026£322,000£130,500£275,000£210,000
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£245
2026£284£223£298£256
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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 3HN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 3HN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Mar 2025104, Walsall Road, West Bromwich, B71 3HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
08 Dec 20258, Stonelea Close, West Bromwich, B71 2LTDetachedFreehold£245,000
04 Jul 2025215, Walsall Road, West Bromwich, B71 3HSDetachedFreehold£500,000
20 Nov 202529, Marsh Lane, West Bromwich, B71 2DRTerracedFreehold£117,000
01 May 202541, Marsh Lane, West Bromwich, B71 2DRTerracedFreehold£121,000

Schools

In the B71 3HN postcode area, located within Charlemont, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B71 3HN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPennyhill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSandwell Community SchoolPupil referral unit

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHall Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B71 3HN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B71 3HN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express251 Walsall Road, West Bromwich, B71 3HSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miKwiksaveSandwell, B71 3HPWalking directions to Kwiksave
0.2 miYour Co-op Food118 Hollyhedge Road, West Bromwich, B71 3AHWalking directions to Your Co-op Food
0.2 miPennyhill106-108 Hollyhedge Road, West Bromwich, B71 3AHWalking directions to Pennyhill
0.4 miCostcutter304 Beaconview Road, West Bromwich, B71 3NXWalking directions to Costcutter

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 3HN, 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 039DE01009950
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B71 3HN

Is B71 3HN (Charlemont) safe?

The area around B71 3HN 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B71 3HN?

The median sale price around B71 3HN in Charlemont is £266,500 (about £267 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B71 3HN?

There are 13 schools close to B71 3HN, including Pennyhill Primary School (Good), Sandwell Community School (Good) and Hall Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B71 3HN?

The closest station to B71 3HN is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 1,220 m away.

How deprived is the area around B71 3HN?

B71 3HN 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).

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

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