Postcode B71 3SZ is located in a major urban area, within the Newton 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 Newton is £244,000 (around £272 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £202,000 and £280,000. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 1.3 miles away. There are 1 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 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 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B71 3SZ.
Charlemont near B71 3SZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £244,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Newton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £304,000 | £319 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £247,000 | £284 |
| Terraced | 10 | £223,000 | £247 |
| Flats | 13 | £135,000 | £199 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £290,000 | £132,000 | £246,000 | £223,750 |
| 2026 | £330,000 | £130,000 | £248,250 | £229,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £306 | £224 | £267 | £268 |
| 2026 | £295 | £192 | £289 | £259 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the B71 3SZ postcode area, located within Charlemont, there are 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Hamstead Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jun 2016. | |
Hamstead Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Jun 2016
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| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Hamstead Hall Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Apr 2024. | |
Hamstead Hall Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Apr 2024
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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 3SZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elaine Mary Giles
Newton - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Coombes
West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B71 3SZ 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 3SZ in Newton is £244,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to B71 3SZ, including Hamstead Primary School (Good) and Hamstead Hall Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
B71 3SZ 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 3SZ is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elaine Mary Giles (Labour Party).