Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

CHARLEMONT AVENUE, B71 3BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLEMONT AVENUE, B71 3BX.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

B71 3BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B71 3BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Charlemont Avenue, 0.3km from Bird End in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Charlemont with Grove Vale ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

For families considering a move, B71 3BX represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £262k.

Census 2021 statistics for B71 3BX are sourced from Output Area E00050335 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B71 3BX. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.1%
Asian / British Asian28.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 262,500

1 sales · Mean £ 262,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B71 3BX is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences155
Vehicle crime35
Anti-social behaviour29
Criminal damage and arson28
Public order27

school Local Schools

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Pennyhill Primary School

Good660 pupils0.2 km
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Elm Tree Primary Academy

0.2 km
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Sandwell Community School

Good73 pupils0.8 km
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Hall Green Primary School

Good458 pupils0.9 km
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The Priory Primary School

Good410 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils1.2 km
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The Phoenix Collegiate

Good1929 pupils1.2 km
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High Point Academy

30 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • International Food Store0.4 km
  • Ruby News1.0 km
  • Costcutter0.4 km
  • First 4 Wines Ltd0.4 km
  • Greggs Plc0.4 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • China Garden1.0 km
  • Grill N Grub0.4 km
  • Stone Cross Masala0.9 km
  • The Chip Box1.0 km
  • Quality Chicken0.9 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Di's Diner1.0 km
  • Desserlo0.3 km
  • Pizzarioo0.8 km
  • Beans0.3 km
  • The Spinney Bar and Grill (Kitchen)0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Royal Oak0.7 km
  • Charlemont Bowling Club0.1 km
  • Crown & Anchor0.6 km
  • The Spinney0.2 km
  • Curry N Grill House0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-op0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tame Bridge Parkway1.0 km
  • Bescot Stadium2.3 km
  • Hamstead3.7 km