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About

Castle Vale sits to the northeast of Birmingham city centre and was laid out in the post-war period as a council overspill estate. The neighbourhood occupies the site of the former Castle Bromwich aerodrome and aircraft factory where many Spitfires were produced during the Second World War. Housing originally included a mix of tower blocks, maisonettes and terraces; by the late 20th century parts of the estate had fallen into poor condition and services were stretched. Local amenities have included small shopping parades, schools and community-run projects serving residents on the estate itself.

From 1993 to 2005 the Castle Vale Housing Action Trust carried out a long-term regeneration programme that changed much of the built environment and community provision. The work replaced many high-rise blocks with new housing, upgraded roads and utilities, and supported new community facilities and business space. Today the area is known for ongoing local community organisations, a retail park on the estate edge, and pockets of green space and play areas used by families and groups within Castle Vale.

Area overview

On average Castle Vale has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 49.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castle Vale is £36,316 per year. There are 7 schools in Castle Vale: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Castle Vale is home to around 9,935 people, with a population density of about 3,220.9 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
49.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castle Vale Population
9,935
Population density
3,220.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.26(+43%)
Shoplifting
20.53(+136%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.16(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.16(-15%)
Public order
8.35(+38%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,509
75.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
622
6.26%
Caribbean
420
4.23%
African
245
2.47%
Other White
244
2.46%
Total population: 9,932

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,424
31.34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,273
16.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,213
15.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,211
15.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,007
13.02%
Total 16+ residents: 7,734

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
2,043
48.5%
Owns outright
763
18.11%
Owns with a mortgage
709
16.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
343
8.14%
Social rents from council
273
6.48%
Total households: 4,212

Property prices in Castle Vale

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Castle Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,874 up to £282,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Castle Vale in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached8£245,000
Terraced34£202,500
Flats10£109,000
Detached1£260,000

10 years median price trend in Castle Vale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Vale.

All postcodes in Castle Vale

B356QP

Cosford Crescent

B249FQ

Fort Parkway

B356BY

Melksham Square

B356JB

Heyford Way

B356JJ

Wattisham Square

B356PA

Stornoway Road

B357DD

Clayton Walk

B357EW

Cadbury Drive

B357LJ

Brook Piece Walk

B357NB

Rhoose Croft

B357QA

Tangmere Drive

B356AA

Berwood Lane

B357QS

Longcroft Close

B356DU

Yatesbury Avenue

B356NN

Stornoway Road

B356PS

Turnhouse Road

B357AG

Tameside Drive

B357QL

Westland Walk

B357LA

Pioneer Way

B356AH

Kingsbury Road

B356BJ

Upavon Close

B356BL

Donibristle Croft

B356BX

Yatesbury Avenue

B356JP

Filton Croft

B356LP

Park Lane

B356PR

Turnhouse Road

B357DN

Kenrick Croft

B357DZ

Corbett Boulevard

B357HL

Round Moor Walk

B357JP

Watton Green

B357JZ

Viscount Drive

B761AU

Berwood Lane

B357QN

Castle Vale

B356BS

Hawkinge Drive

B356JF

Baginton Road

B356JX

Dyce Close

B356PB

Hedley Croft

B357JJ

Neville Walk

B357JL

Squires Gate Walk

B357PR

High Street

B357PX

Tangmere Drive

B356DP

Yatesbury Avenue

B356PJ

Luce Close

B356QL

Merlin Walk

B357DP

Kenrick Croft

B357DU

Mitchell Avenue

B357EU

Cadbury Drive

B357LG

Brook Piece Walk

B357LH

Javelin Avenue

B357NF

Farnborough Road

B357HY

Drem Croft

B356NP

Stornoway Road

B356PH

Prestwick Road

B356QN

Merlin Way

B357BY

Brooks Croft

B357HT

Halfpenny Field Walk

B357JE

Farnborough Road

B357LR

St Athan Croft

B359EP

Tameside Drive

B356DD

Sumburgh Croft

B356JW

Ruislip Close

B357EH

Farnborough Road

B357HE

Sheridan Walk

B357JH

Neville Walk

B357JS

Watton Green

B357LD

Locking Croft

B356QG

Yatesbury Avenue

B356PD

Stornoway Road

B356BH

Upavon Close

B356DA

Yatesbury Avenue

B356QU

Shawberry Avenue

B357AD

Langley Drive

B357LT

Orchard Meadow Walk

B357NG

Farnborough Road

B357HW

Drem Croft

B359DZ

Tameside Drive

B357HA

Bader Walk

B356NF

Barra Croft

B356QJ

Church Street

B357AZ

Chester Road

B357LW

Javelin Avenue

B357QP

Westland Walk

B357RA

Fort Parkway

B368WA

Tameside Drive

B357PL

St Cuthberts Place

B356AU

Innsworth Drive

B356DE

Sumburgh Croft

B356JY

Dyce Close

B357JN

Squires Gate Walk

B357NL

Farnborough Road

B357QH

Sopwith Croft

B357FP

De Havilland Drive

B356BD

Innsworth Drive

B357QW

Tangmere Drive

B357NU

School Close

B356QD

Bovingdon Road

B357DF

Brooks Croft

B356BU

Biggin Close

B356NE

Gatwick Road

B356QE

Cosford Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.