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Castle Vale

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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

All postcodesin Castle Vale

B357DL

Kenrick Croft

B357LS

St Athan Croft

B357NR

Farnborough Road

B356QR

Yatesbury Avenue

B356QQ

Austin Street

B357DU

Mitchell Avenue

B359EX

Castle Vale

B357AG

Tameside Drive

B357DR

Wadsworth Knoll

B356BP

Hawkinge Drive

B357HE

Sheridan Walk

B357JJ

Neville Walk

B357HL

Round Moor Walk

B356BJ

Upavon Close

B356DE

Sumburgh Croft

B356NB

Turnhouse Road

B356NT

Stornoway Road

B359DY

Tameside Drive

B356QF

Abingdon Way

B356BT

Hawkinge Drive

B356JG

Baginton Road

B356QP

Cosford Crescent

B357HP

Round Moor Walk

B356HR

Bicester Square

B356NU

Geeson Close

B357BX

Brooks Croft

B357HN

Round Moor Walk

B357NU

School Close

B357QS

Longcroft Close

B356JF

Baginton Road

B357EP

Cadbury Drive

B357EW

Cadbury Drive

B356LN

Park Lane

B356DS

Johnson Drive

B357PT

Tangmere Drive

B356QS

Kemble Drive

B357HJ

Round Moor Walk

B357HY

Drem Croft

B356BH

Upavon Close

B357JF

Blenheim Way

B356AJ

Kingsbury Road

B357HR

Round Moor Walk

B356BD

Innsworth Drive

B356AU

Innsworth Drive

B356HY

Heyford Way

B357LU

Orchard Meadow Walk

B356QU

Shawberry Avenue

B356PG

Prestwick Road

B356AG

Kingsbury Road

B357DA

Beale Close

B356ND

Turnhouse Road

B356PS

Turnhouse Road

B356LL

Park Lane

B357LD

Locking Croft

B359FA

Castle Vale

B357QR

Westland Walk

B357QP

Westland Walk

B357DH

Avery Croft

B356PB

Hedley Croft

B356QD

Bovingdon Road

B357AB

Tameside Drive

B357EB

Hawker Drive

B356DD

Sumburgh Croft

B357DJ

Kenrick Croft

B356HN

Baginton Road

B357EQ

Spitfire Way

B357DE

Clayton Walk

B357ER

Jackson Walk

B357FP

De Havilland Drive

B356QJ

Church Street

B357NF

Farnborough Road

B356JP

Filton Croft

B357JN

Squires Gate Walk

B356DY

Lanark Croft

B357ND

Farnborough Road

B357LL

Rye Grass Walk

B357PR

High Street

B357HA

Bader Walk

B357DN

Kenrick Croft

B357EU

Cadbury Drive

B356PT

Turnhouse Road

B357JS

Watton Green

B368ZR

Tameside Drive

B357LE

Locking Croft

B356DB

Sumburgh Croft

B356HB

Castle Vale Retail Park

B357AQ

Tameside Drive

B357EY

Cadbury Drive

B357ET

Jackson Walk

B357LB

Locking Croft

B357JY

Lysander Way

B356DJ

Lyneham Way

B357LJ

Brook Piece Walk

B356QG

Yatesbury Avenue

B357JL

Squires Gate Walk

B357LF

Kestrel Close

B356BA

Innsworth Drive

B368WA

Tameside Drive

B761AU

Berwood Lane

B357DQ

Avery Croft