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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

B357QR

Westland Walk

B356LY

Turnhouse Road

B356NY

Croy Drive

B357DJ

Kenrick Croft

B357EN

Dixon Close

B357NR

Farnborough Road

B357PF

Squadron Close

B357PA

Farnborough Road

B357JU

Blenheim Way

B356BG

Upavon Close

B359DY

Tameside Drive

B356AE

Berwood Lane

B357ES

Castle Vale

B356PW

Lydd Croft

B356QS

Kemble Drive

B357DG

Avery Croft

B357JX

Lancaster Drive

B357LS

St Athan Croft

B357PU

Tangmere Drive

B357FW

Hurricane Way

B357GA

Oakington Drive

B357JD

Rough Coppice Walk

B356DS

Johnson Drive

B356EA

Cobham Close

B356HN

Baginton Road

B356HR

Bicester Square

B356JE

Baginton Road

B356LT

Turnhouse Road

B356NL

Stornoway Road

B356PF

Prestwick Road

B357HN

Round Moor Walk

B357PT

Tangmere Drive

B357QJ

Tangmere Drive

B356QH

Cranwell Way

B357XX

Castle Vale

B356EE

Tangmere Drive

B356DN

Whittle Croft

B356HT

Manby Road

B356HY

Heyford Way

B356JT

Renfrew Square

B356NS

Stornoway Road

B357JF

Blenheim Way

B357LN

Rye Grass Walk

B357NN

Rawlins Croft

B357EF

Coltishall Close

B360YP

Tameside Drive

B356BE

Martlesham Square

B356DG

Yatesbury Avenue

B356DY

Lanark Croft

B356LJ

Park Lane

B356NH

Stornoway Road

B356NU

Geeson Close

B357AA

Air Ministry Houses

B357DS

Lofthouse Vale

B357EY

Cadbury Drive

B357HP

Round Moor Walk

B357LL

Rye Grass Walk

B357LX

Padgate Close

B357QE

Tangmere Drive

B368HX

Tameside Drive

B357DW

Castle Vale

B357AF

Chester Road

B356NX

Stornoway Road

B356BB

Innsworth Drive

B356HG

Manby Road

B356HU

Heyford Way

B356ND

Turnhouse Road

B357EL

Howes Croft

B357JY

Lysander Way

B357ND

Farnborough Road

B357JT

Watton Green

B356HH

Manby Road

B356HJ

Manby Road

B356JG

Baginton Road

B356LA

Yatesbury Avenue

B356PE

Prestwick Road

B357EB

Hawker Drive

B357PY

Tangmere Drive

B356LS

Park Lane

B240NZ

Waterside Close

B356HP

Manby Road

B356PG

Prestwick Road

B357AQ

Tameside Drive

B357DY

Hawker Drive

B357PE

Morar Close

B357AB

Tameside Drive

B357EX

Cadbury Drive

B356NJ

Stornoway Road

B357EA

Hawker Drive

B357HX

Halfpenny Field Walk

B357NE

Farnborough Road

B357QG

Sopwith Croft

B356DT

Brabazon Grove

B356PU

Yatesbury Avenue

B357DA

Beale Close

B357EZ

Berwood Park

B357HR

Round Moor Walk

B357LZ

Trident Boulevard

B357ED

Fort Parkway

B356JN

Ruislip Close

Data Sources

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