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B71 3JJ

Alton Grove

Charlemont with Grove Vale

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Detailed insights for B71 3JJ

Overview

Postcode B71 3JJ 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 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 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hall Green Open Space.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Charlemont has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 149 ft away from B71 3JJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Charlemont near B71 3JJ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B71 3JJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHall Green Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Hall Green Open Space

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
7,415.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.25(+1%)
Vehicle crime
12.16(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.87(-47%)
Other theft
3.32(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.76(-74%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
71.25%
Indian
29
9.27%
Other White
16
5.11%
African
10
3.19%
Other
7
2.24%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
24.51%
No qualifications
53
20.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
14.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.23%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.83%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
51.22%
Owns with a mortgage
40
32.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.01%
Social rents from council
3
2.44%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 3JJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 3JJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 202615, Walsall Road, West Bromwich, B71 3HETerracedFreehold£230,000
31 Mar 202513, Walsall Road, West Bromwich, B71 3HESemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
04 Jul 202590, Stanley Road, West Bromwich, B71 3JQSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000
20 Jun 2025117, Walsall Road, West Bromwich, B71 3HHTerracedFreehold£225,000
06 Jun 202526, Hollyhedge Road, West Bromwich, B71 3AASemi-DetachedFreehold£495,000

Schools

In the B71 3JJ postcode area, located within Charlemont, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B71 3JJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryPennyhill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableSandwell Community SchoolPupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B71 3JJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B71 3JJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPennyhill106-108 Hollyhedge Road, West Bromwich, B71 3AHWalking directions to Pennyhill
0.3 miYour Co-op Food118 Hollyhedge Road, West Bromwich, B71 3AHWalking directions to Your Co-op Food
0.5 miTesco Express251 Walsall Road, West Bromwich, B71 3HSWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 3JJ, 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 039AE01009946
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B71 3JJ

Is B71 3JJ (Charlemont) safe?

The area around B71 3JJ 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.

What is the average house price near B71 3JJ?

The median sale price around B71 3JJ 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 3JJ?

There are 11 schools close to B71 3JJ, including St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Outstanding), Pennyhill Primary School (Good) and Sandwell Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B71 3JJ?

B71 3JJ 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).

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

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