Postcode B71 3RR 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 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 median sale price in Charlemont with Grove Vale is £259,000 (around £286 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £201,000 and £360,000. The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hall Green Open Space.
Charlemont has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,463 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Charlemont has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.5% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 219 ft away from B71 3RR.
Charlemont near B71 3RR 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hall Green Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Hall Green Open Space |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £259,000 (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 | 38 | £272,000 | £290 |
| Terraced | 20 | £223,000 | £281 |
| Flats | 14 | £122,000 | £192 |
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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 3RR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug 2025 | 15, Pennyhill Lane, West Bromwich, B71 3RP | Detached | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | 12, Wilkes Street, West Bromwich, B71 3RL | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 72, Thursfield Road, West Bromwich, B71 3DP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £296,500 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 3, Hartland Road, West Bromwich, B71 3DH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | 62, Pennyhill Lane, West Bromwich, B71 3RY | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 |
In the B71 3RR postcode area, located within Charlemont, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Pennyhill Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
Pennyhill Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 9 Jun 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2024. | |
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Nov 2024
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| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Sandwell Community School | Pupil referral unit | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jun 2014. | |
Sandwell Community School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Jun 2014
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B71 3RR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Pennyhill | 106-108 Hollyhedge Road, West Bromwich, B71 3AH | Walking directions to Pennyhill |
| 0.2 mi | Your Co-op Food | 118 Hollyhedge Road, West Bromwich, B71 3AH | Walking directions to Your Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 251 Walsall Road, West Bromwich, B71 3HS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 3RR, 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 3RR 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.
The median sale price around B71 3RR in Charlemont with Grove Vale is £259,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to B71 3RR, including Pennyhill Primary School (Good), St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Requires improvement) and Sandwell Community School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
B71 3RR 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).
The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B71 3RR is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dalel Singh Bhamra (Labour Party).