Castle Vale is a residential area located in northeast Birmingham, covering approximately 2.5 square miles. Originally home to a large housing estate built in the 1960s, the area has undergone significant regeneration since the 1990s. The ward includes a mix of housing types, from terraced homes to modern apartment complexes, alongside green spaces like Castle Vale Park and the Plantsbrook Nature Reserve.
The area is served by local amenities, including the Castle Vale Retail Park and several schools. Public transport links connect Castle Vale to Birmingham city center and nearby areas like Erdington. The ward has a strong community focus, with initiatives like the Castle Vale Community Housing Association playing a key role in local development. Industrial estates on the outskirts provide employment opportunities, balancing the primarily residential character of the area.
On average Castle Vale has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 50.1% 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).
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £191,000 in Castle Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £275,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £260,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £195,000 |
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Wattisham Square
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Park Lane
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Watton Green
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Tangmere Drive
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Tangmere Drive
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Castle Vale
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Castle Vale
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Castle Vale
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Manby Road
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Innsworth Drive
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Castle Vale
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Berwood Lane
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Abingdon Way
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Howes Croft
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Viscount Close
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Lysander Way
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Farnborough Road
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Innsworth Drive
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Hawker Drive
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Castle Vale
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Hurricane Way
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Oakington Drive
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Valencia Croft
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Lydd Croft
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Heyford Way
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Beale Close
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Watton Green
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Locking Croft
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Castle Vale
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Newcastle Croft
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Baginton Road
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Turnhouse Road
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St Mawgen Close
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Croy Drive
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Austin Street
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Mere Avenue
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Spitfire Way
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Chigwell Close
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Merlin Close
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Avro Way
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Bond Drive
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Hawkinge Drive
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Avery Croft
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Kestrel Close
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Chigwell Close
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Farnborough Road
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Castle Vale
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Farnborough Road
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Prestwick Road
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Park Lane
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Berwood Lane
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Heyford Way
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Brooks Croft
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Chigwell Close
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Turnhouse Road
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Castle Vale
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Bicester Square
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Hawkinge Drive
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Fort Parkway
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Renfrew Square
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Heyford Way
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School Close
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Hawker Drive
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Yatesbury Avenue
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Sumburgh Croft
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Renfrew Square
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Park Lane
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Castle Vale
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Avro Way
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Bicester Square
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Manby Road
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Farnborough Road
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Yatesbury Avenue
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Avery Croft
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Castle Vale
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Sheridan Walk
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Castle Vale
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Pixhall Walk
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Morar Close
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Berwood Lane
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Wattisham Square
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Filton Croft
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Orton Way
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Cadbury Drive
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Pixhall Walk
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Castle Vale
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Davenport Drive
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Tameside Drive
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Austin Street
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Berwood Lane
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High Street
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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.