Postcode B71 3SW 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 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 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 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Charlemont has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,166 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 22.3% 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 22 ft away from B71 3SW.
Charlemont near B71 3SW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Tame Bridge Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Tame Bridge Parkway |
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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 3SW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2026 | 12A, Tompstone Road, West Bromwich, B71 3SN | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 57A, Tompstone Road, West Bromwich, B71 3TB | Terraced | Freehold | £162,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 16, Ramsey Close, West Bromwich, B71 3SH | Terraced | Freehold | £223,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 4, Horsecroft Drive, West Bromwich, B71 3TE | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 37, Horsecroft Drive, West Bromwich, B71 3TE | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the B71 3SW postcode area, located within Charlemont, there are 4 primary and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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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| 0.8 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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| 0.8 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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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B71 3SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 304 Beaconview Road, West Bromwich, B71 3NX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Shop and Save | Beacon View Road, Sandwell, B71 3NX | Walking directions to Shop and Save |
| 0.3 mi | International Food Store | 320 Beaconview Road, West Bromwich, B71 3NX | Walking directions to International Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | Your Co-op Food | 118 Hollyhedge Road, West Bromwich, B71 3AH | Walking directions to Your Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Pennyhill | 106-108 Hollyhedge Road, West Bromwich, B71 3AH | Walking directions to Pennyhill |
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 3SW, 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 3SW 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B71 3SW 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 5 schools close to B71 3SW, including Pennyhill Primary School (Good), Sandwell Community School (Good) and St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B71 3SW is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 1,321 m away.
B71 3SW 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 3SW is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dalel Singh Bhamra (Labour Party).