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B71 3SX

Cakemore Road

Newton

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Detailed insights for B71 3SX

Overview

Postcode B71 3SX is located in a major urban area, within the Newton 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 1.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Charlemont has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Charlemont is £44,239 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 136 ft away from B71 3SX.

Flood risk

No risk

Charlemont near B71 3SX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
540
Population density
431.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.99(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.88(+77%)
Vehicle crime
12.32(+89%)
Burglary
8.96(+121%)
Shoplifting
7.84(-10%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
54.46%
Indian
127
23.61%
Caribbean
20
3.72%
Other Asian
17
3.16%
Pakistani
13
2.42%
Total population: 538

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
140
30.63%
No qualifications
96
21.01%
Level 3 (A level)
71
15.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
12.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
51
11.16%
Total 16+ residents: 457

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
106
47.32%
Owns with a mortgage
67
29.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
13.39%
Social rents from council
15
6.7%
Other social rented
3
1.34%
Total households: 224

Property prices in Newton

Median price£244,000
Price per sq ft£275
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£206K – £283K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £244,000 (about £275 per square foot) in Newton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£290,000£295
Semi-Detached65£250,000£286
Terraced11£226,000£269
Flats13£135,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£256,000£91,000£158,000£140,000
2017£222,500£95,000£160,000£141,000
2018£279,000£115,000£170,000£165,000
2019£227,500£106,500£180,000£169,200
2020£223,000£104,500£189,000£167,500
2021£243,250£117,000£210,000£194,500
2022£275,000£120,000£232,500£205,500
2023£325,500£142,750£237,000£190,000
2024£307,000£136,000£233,500£193,000
2025£297,000£132,000£247,000£223,750
2026£290,000£130,000£244,000£243,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£156£175£148
2017£222£167£178£160
2018£205£155£200£187
2019£222£170£204£188
2020£216£180£212£206
2021£254£170£219£214
2022£270£209£260£235
2023£252£187£261£227
2024£292£199£264£236
2025£344£224£267£268
2026£282£189£290£281
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newton in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the B71 3SX postcode area, located within Charlemont, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B71 3SX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryPennyhill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 miPrimarySt Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

1.0 miPrimaryEaton Valley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B71 3SX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elaine Mary Giles

Newton - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Coombes

West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest BromwichE14001574
WardNewtonE05001271
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CharlemontE02006810
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 039FE01032592
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1992-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B71 3SX

Is B71 3SX (Charlemont) safe?

The area around B71 3SX 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.

What is the average house price near B71 3SX?

The median sale price around B71 3SX in Charlemont is £244,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B71 3SX?

There are 3 schools close to B71 3SX, including Pennyhill Primary School (Good), St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Outstanding) and Eaton Valley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B71 3SX?

B71 3SX 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).

Who represents B71 3SX (Charlemont) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B71 3SX is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elaine Mary Giles (Labour Party).