Postcode B71 3SZ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Charlemont is £44,239 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 1.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Charlemont has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,808 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Charlemont has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.2 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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £243,000 in Newton area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £515,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £245,500 |
| Terraced | 19 | £220,000 |
10 year median price trend in Newton
In the B71 3SZ postcode area, located within Charlemont, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Hamstead Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Hamstead Hall Academy | Academy converter | Good |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.