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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 average crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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 5 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
102
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
55.26(+43%)
Shoplifting
20.53(+136%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.16(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.16(+26%)
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 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

Median price£191,000
Price per sq ft£219
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£167K – £223K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £191,000 (about £219 per square foot) in Castle Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,874 up to £282,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£229,000£247
Terraced33£200,000£219
Flats8£100,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Vale.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£102,000£144,000£119,500
2017£74,000£135,000£140,000
2018£86,500£177,500£145,000
2019£76,000£185,000£140,000
2020£104,000£185,000£146,250
2021£100,000£189,000£160,000
2022£100,500£265,000£180,000
2023£82,500£274,000£197,500
2024£85,875£248,750£185,000
2025£113,000£238,000£200,000
2026£86,750£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Vale.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153£179£136
2017£162£142£157
2018£170£169£157
2019£186£195£156
2020£206£165£156
2021£182£184£180
2022£192£269£200
2023£196£275£217
2024£186£247£201
2025£202£238£221
2026£170£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Castle Vale ward.

Local councillors

Ray Goodwin

Castle Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Castle Vale

Is Castle Vale safe?

Castle Vale records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Castle Vale?

The median sale price in Castle Vale is £191,000 (about £219 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Castle Vale?

Castle Vale has 4 primary schools (4 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Castle Vale?

Castle Vale scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Castle Vale sits around rank 2,453 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Castle Vale?

The average household income in Castle Vale is around £36,316 per year, and 50% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Castle Vale?

Castle Vale is represented by 1 elected councillor: Ray Goodwin (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Castle Vale

B357LZ

Trident Boulevard

B357LR

St Athan Croft

B357QE

Tangmere Drive

B357HF

Sheridan Walk

B357NT

Davenport Drive

B357QA

Tangmere Drive

B356AX

Innsworth Drive

B356BG

Upavon Close

B357EF

Coltishall Close

B356JL

Wattisham Square

B357LH

Javelin Avenue

B357JX

Lancaster Drive

B357XX

Castle Vale

B357QD

Tangmere Drive

B356BB

Innsworth Drive

B356HG

Manby Road

B356NH

Stornoway Road

B359DZ

Tameside Drive

B357EX

Cadbury Drive

B356BX

Yatesbury Avenue

B357EA

Hawker Drive

B357PU

Tangmere Drive

B357HT

Halfpenny Field Walk

B357PL

St Cuthberts Place

B357LG

Brook Piece Walk

B357JP

Watton Green

B357EJ

Cadbury Drive

B357HH

Chigwell Close

B356PJ

Luce Close

B357JB

Rough Coppice Walk

B357EG

Hawker Drive

B356QE

Cosford Crescent

B357NA

Worthy Down Walk

B357LN

Rye Grass Walk

B357NN

Rawlins Croft

B356DA

Yatesbury Avenue

B357DG

Avery Croft

B357LT

Orchard Meadow Walk

B356BY

Melksham Square

B357LX

Padgate Close

B356QT

Mere Avenue

B357HX

Halfpenny Field Walk

B357PG

Morar Close

B356JB

Heyford Way

B357PE

Morar Close

B356JW

Ruislip Close

B359EZ

Castle Vale

B356DL

Castle Vale

B356QH

Cranwell Way

B357JT

Watton Green

B357QG

Sopwith Croft

B357NB

Rhoose Croft

B356HP

Manby Road

B356DN

Whittle Croft

B356DH

Montrose Drive

B357EH

Farnborough Road

B356HJ

Manby Road

B357QJ

Tangmere Drive

B356NN

Stornoway Road

B357EE

Concorde Drive

B356NE

Gatwick Road

B356JN

Ruislip Close

B356JE

Baginton Road

B356JH

Heyford Way

B356BE

Martlesham Square

B357PA

Farnborough Road

B357LW

Javelin Avenue

B356LJ

Park Lane

B357BF

School Close

B360YP

Tameside Drive

B356JX

Dyce Close

B356HE

Manby Road

B356BS

Hawkinge Drive

B356JU

Renfrew Square

B356PE

Prestwick Road

B356QX

Northolt Drive

B356PH

Prestwick Road

B357BT

Orton Way

B357DD

Clayton Walk

B356JR

Filton Croft

B359EW

Castle Vale

B356EE

Tangmere Drive

B357QW

Tangmere Drive

B356HL

Manby Road

B356JA

Heyford Way

B356DP

Yatesbury Avenue

B356PZ

Tangmere Drive

B357BU

Ellis Crescent

B357DY

Hawker Drive

B357DW

Castle Vale

B356PR

Turnhouse Road

B357GA

Oakington Drive

B357NJ

Pixhall Walk

B357DP

Kenrick Croft

B357JD

Rough Coppice Walk

B357NG

Farnborough Road

B357JG

Farnborough Road

B356DT

Brabazon Grove

B357LA

Pioneer Way

B359EP

Tameside Drive