Postcode B71 3RU 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 very high crime levels, with around 107.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Charlemont has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,166 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Charlemont has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B71 3RU.
Charlemont near B71 3RU 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £276 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 | 24 | £387,500 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £272,000 | £289 |
| Terraced | 18 | £212,500 | £258 |
| Flats | 13 | £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 | £376,000 | £124,000 | £272,000 | £212,500 |
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 | £245 |
| 2026 | £300 | £219 | £308 | £266 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 3RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2026 | 53, Harrington Croft, West Bromwich, B71 3RJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 31, Harrington Croft, West Bromwich, B71 3RJ | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 73, Harrington Croft, West Bromwich, B71 3RJ | Flats | Leasehold | £118,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 71, Harrington Croft, West Bromwich, B71 3RJ | Flats | Leasehold | £124,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | 43, Harrington Croft, West Bromwich, B71 3RJ | Flats | Leasehold | £117,000 |
In the B71 3RU postcode area, located within Charlemont, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B71 3RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pennyhill | 106-108 Hollyhedge Road, West Bromwich, B71 3AH | Walking directions to Pennyhill |
| 0.3 mi | Your Co-op Food | 118 Hollyhedge Road, West Bromwich, B71 3AH | Walking directions to Your Co-op Food |
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 3RU, 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 3RU records about 108 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 3RU in Charlemont is £270,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to B71 3RU, including Pennyhill Primary School (Good), St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Outstanding) and Sandwell Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B71 3RU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,166 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 3RU is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dalel Singh Bhamra (Labour Party).