Castle Vale is a residential area located in northeast Birmingham, approximately 6 miles from the city center. The area was redeveloped in the 1960s as a housing estate, replacing older terraced housing with high-rise flats and low-rise homes. It is bordered by the A452 and A4040 roads, providing easy access to nearby areas like Erdington and Sutton Coldfield.
The area features a mix of housing, parks, and local amenities, including the Castle Vale Retail Park. Community facilities include the Castle Pool leisure center and several schools. The area has undergone regeneration projects to improve housing and infrastructure. Public transport links include bus routes connecting to Birmingham city center and surrounding neighborhoods.
On average Castle Vale has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 49.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Castle Vale is £32,600 per year. There are 7 schools in Castle Vale: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
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