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About

Castle Vale is a residential district in northeast Birmingham, built largely on the site of a former airfield. The area is characterised by extensive post-war housing, including both low-rise estates and a significant number of tower blocks that were constructed in the 1960s. A major regeneration project in the 1990s transformed much of the original infrastructure, leading to improved housing and community facilities. The layout retains a spacious feel, with large areas of green open space and numerous footpaths threading through the neighbourhood.

The local centre, Castle Vale Retail Park, provides essential shopping and services. The area is anchored by several community-focused amenities, including a library and health centre. The former runway of the airfield now forms part of the road network, with its long, straight sections still evident in the local geography. Public transport connections include bus routes linking the ward to Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham city centre, while the M6 motorway runs along its western boundary.

Area overview

On average Castle Vale has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 101 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 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 4,016.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
50.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castle Vale Population
9,935
Population density
4,016.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.86(+46%)
Shoplifting
17.61(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.28(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.86(+24%)
Vehicle crime
8.35(+27%)
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 qualifications or above
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 54 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Castle Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,500 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
Detached1£260,000
Flats11£115,000
Semi-Detached8£245,000
Terraced34£202,500

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

B357LS

St Athan Croft

B356BB

Innsworth Drive

B356DL

Castle Vale

B356HG

Manby Road

B356HU

Heyford Way

B356ND

Turnhouse Road

B356QF

Abingdon Way

B357EL

Howes Croft

B357JY

Lysander Way

B357ND

Farnborough Road

B356BE

Martlesham Square

B357EZ

Berwood Park

B357JQ

Viscount Close

B357FW

Hurricane Way

B357HQ

Oakington Drive

B357PH

Valencia Croft

B356AX

Innsworth Drive

B356BA

Innsworth Drive

B357EG

Hawker Drive

B357FD

Castle Vale

B356PN

Lydd Croft

B357LE

Locking Croft

B357NA

Worthy Down Walk

B357NS

Newcastle Croft

B359EX

Castle Vale

B359EW

Castle Vale

B356JH

Heyford Way

B357EP

Cadbury Drive

B357JR

Watton Green

B356NB

Turnhouse Road

B356NT

Stornoway Road

B356QT

Mere Avenue

B357JW

Merlin Close

B357LQ

Avro Way

B356JS

Baginton Road

B356NR

St Mawgan Close

B356QQ

Austin Street

B357EQ

Spitfire Way

B357HG

Chigwell Close

B357QQ

Bond Drive

B357LP

Long Close Walk

B357PB

Farnborough Road

B356BT

Hawkinge Drive

B357DH

Avery Croft

B357HH

Chigwell Close

B357JG

Farnborough Road

B357LF

Kestrel Close

B357BX

Brooks Croft

B356AN

Park Lane

B356DJ

Lyneham Way

B356JU

Renfrew Square

B356LL

Park Lane

B357DX

Hawker Drive

B356JA

Heyford Way

B356PL

Prestwick Road

B357HJ

Round Moor Walk

B356BP

Hawkinge Drive

B356HB

Castle Vale Retail Park

B356HS

Bicester Square

B356PT

Turnhouse Road

B357BF

School Close

B356DB

Sumburgh Croft

B356LB

Renfrew Square

B356LN

Park Lane

B359EU

Castle Vale

B357QX

Tangmere Drive

B356DW

Yatesbury Avenue

B357ER

Jackson Walk

B357NW

Avro Way

B357DQ

Avery Croft

B356HZ

Heyford Way

B356QR

Yatesbury Avenue

B357HF

Sheridan Walk

B357PG

Morar Close

B359EH

Tameside Drive

B356HL

Manby Road

B356LR

Park Lane

B357DR

Wadsworth Knoll

B357JB

Rough Coppice Walk

B357NJ

Pixhall Walk

B356AG

Kingsbury Road

B356JL

Wattisham Square

B356JR

Filton Croft

B357BT

Orton Way

B368ZR

Tameside Drive

B357EE

Concorde Drive

B357EJ

Cadbury Drive

B357LU

Orchard Meadow Walk

B357NT

Davenport Drive

B356QX

Northolt Drive

B357DB

Clayton Walk

B357ET

Jackson Walk

B357JA

Farnborough Road

B357NH

Farnborough Road

B356PP

Lydd Croft

B356AJ

Kingsbury Road

B356PZ

Tangmere Drive

B357BU

Ellis Crescent

B357LB

Locking Croft

B357PD

Farnborough Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.