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B71 3TB

Tompstone Road

Charlemont with Grove Vale

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Detailed insights for B71 3TB

Overview

Postcode B71 3TB 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 very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below 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 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
47.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Charlemont has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,296 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Charlemont has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.5%

Approximately 47.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 122 ft away from B71 3TB.

Flood risk

No risk

Charlemont near B71 3TB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B71 3TB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Tame Bridge Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Tame Bridge Parkway

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
2,618.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.35(-29%)
Vehicle crime
8.38(+29%)
Other theft
7.5(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.85(-33%)
Burglary
3.53(-13%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
150
56.6%
Other White
42
15.85%
Indian
27
10.19%
Caribbean
22
8.3%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
4.15%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
44
22.22%
Level 3 (A level)
41
20.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
20.2%
No qualifications
33
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
12.63%
Total 16+ residents: 198

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
53
43.44%
Owns with a mortgage
22
18.03%
Owns outright
21
17.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.11%
Other social rented
5
4.1%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Charlemont with Grove Vale

Median price: £259,000
Price per sq ft: £286
Sales (last 12 months): 93
Typical range (middle 50%): £201K – £360K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Charlemont with Grove Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£400,000£319
Semi-Detached38£272,000£290
Terraced20£223,000£281
Flats14£122,000£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Charlemont with Grove Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charlemont with Grove Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charlemont with Grove Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charlemont with Grove Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charlemont with Grove Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Charlemont with Grove Vale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 3TB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B71 3TB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jun 202557A, Tompstone Road, West Bromwich, B71 3TBTerracedFreehold£162,000
23 Feb 202612A, Tompstone Road, West Bromwich, B71 3SNTerracedFreehold£140,000
03 Dec 2025156, Water Lane, West Bromwich, B71 3TADetachedFreehold£400,000
31 Jul 20264, Horsecroft Drive, West Bromwich, B71 3TETerracedFreehold£245,000
19 Dec 202537, Horsecroft Drive, West Bromwich, B71 3TETerracedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the B71 3TB postcode area, located within Charlemont, there are 3 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.

Nearby schools for B71 3TB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryPennyhill Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.8 miPrimarySt Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
0.8 miNot applicableSandwell Community SchoolPupil referral unit

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B71 3TB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B71 3TB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCostcutter304 Beaconview Road, West Bromwich, B71 3NXWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miShop and SaveBeacon View Road, Sandwell, B71 3NXWalking directions to Shop and Save
0.4 miInternational Food Store320 Beaconview Road, West Bromwich, B71 3NXWalking directions to International Food Store
0.5 miYour Co-op Food118 Hollyhedge Road, West Bromwich, B71 3AHWalking directions to Your Co-op Food
0.5 miPennyhill106-108 Hollyhedge Road, West Bromwich, B71 3AHWalking directions to Pennyhill

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 3TB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dalel Singh Bhamra

Charlemont with Grove Vale - 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
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CharlemontE02006810
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 039EE01009951
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B71 3TB

Is B71 3TB (Charlemont) safe?

The area around B71 3TB records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near B71 3TB?

The median sale price around B71 3TB in Charlemont with Grove Vale is £259,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B71 3TB?

There are 4 schools close to B71 3TB, including Pennyhill Primary School (Good), St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Requires improvement) and Sandwell Community School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to B71 3TB?

The closest station to B71 3TB is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 1,360 m away.

How deprived is the area around B71 3TB?

B71 3TB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,296 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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