Postcode B71 3QS 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Haywoods Nature Area.
Charlemont has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,076 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Charlemont has an average crime rate, with approximately 62 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.4% 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.
The average income per household in Charlemont is £44,239 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 112 ft away from B71 3QS.
Charlemont near B71 3QS has very low 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tame Bridge Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Tame Bridge Parkway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Haywoods Nature Area | Large | Walking directions to Haywoods Nature Area |
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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 3QS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 11, Stanhurst Way, West Bromwich, B71 3QS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | 28, Rayford Drive, West Bromwich, B71 3QN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £278,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 41, Rayford Drive, West Bromwich, B71 3QN | Terraced | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 15, Rayford Drive, West Bromwich, B71 3QN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £272,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 14, Rayford Drive, West Bromwich, B71 3QN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £210,000 |
In the B71 3QS postcode area, located within Charlemont, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B71 3QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | International Food Store | 320 Beaconview Road, West Bromwich, B71 3NX | Walking directions to International Food Store |
| 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 |
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 3QS, 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 3QS records about 62 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.
The median sale price around B71 3QS in Charlemont is £266,500 (about £267 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to B71 3QS, including Pennyhill Primary School (Good), The Priory Primary School (Good) and High Point Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B71 3QS is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 585 m away.
B71 3QS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,076 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 3QS is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dalel Singh Bhamra (Labour Party).