Postcode B71 3LN 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Haywoods Nature Area.
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.
Charlemont has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.2% 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 29 ft away from B71 3LN.
Charlemont near B71 3LN 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Tame Bridge Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Tame Bridge Parkway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Haywoods Nature Area | Large | Walking directions to Haywoods Nature Area |
| 0.4 mi | Hall Green Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Hall Green Open Space |
| 0.5 mi | Hall Green | Small | Walking directions to Hall Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £385,000 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £272,000 | £289 |
| Terraced | 19 | £210,000 | £251 |
| Flats | 11 | £124,000 | £194 |
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 | £203,500 |
| 2026 | £322,000 | £130,500 | £275,000 | £210,000 |
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 | £245 |
| 2026 | £284 | £223 | £298 | £256 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 3LN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2026 | 289, Walsall Road, West Bromwich, B71 3LN | Detached | Freehold | £117,500 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 303, Walsall Road, West Bromwich, B71 3LN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £311,000 | |
| 03 Mar 2026 | 21, The Heights, Walsall Road, West Bromwich, B71 3AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 27, The Heights, Walsall Road, West Bromwich, B71 3AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £87,500 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 9, Florence Grove, West Bromwich, B71 3LL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £310,000 |
In the B71 3LN postcode area, located within Charlemont, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B71 3LN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kwiksave | Sandwell, B71 3HP | Walking directions to Kwiksave |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 251 Walsall Road, West Bromwich, B71 3HS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Shop and Save | Beacon View Road, Sandwell, B71 3NX | Walking directions to Shop and Save |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 304 Beaconview Road, West Bromwich, B71 3NX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | International Food Store | 320 Beaconview Road, West Bromwich, B71 3NX | Walking directions to International Food Store |
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 3LN, 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 3LN 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.
The median sale price around B71 3LN in Charlemont is £266,500 (about £267 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to B71 3LN, including Pennyhill Primary School (Good), Hall Green Primary School (Good) and Sandwell Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B71 3LN is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 941 m away.
B71 3LN 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 3LN is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dalel Singh Bhamra (Labour Party).