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 |
10 years price trend in Castle Vale
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Castle Vale
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Brooks Croft
B357ET
Brooks Croft
B357JA
Farnborough Road
B357LB
Locking Croft
B357NH
Farnborough Road
B357PD
Farnborough Road
B357QD
Farnborough Road
B368HX
Tameside Drive
B356DH
Montrose Drive
B356HE
Manby Road
B356QP
Cosford Crescent
B357DL
Kenrick Croft
B357DE
Brooks Croft
B356PA
Hedley Croft
B356BY
Melksham Square
B356JB
Heyford Way
B356NX
Stornoway Road
B357DD
Brooks Croft
B357EW
Berwood Park
B357LJ
Castle Vale
B357NB
Rhoose Croft
B357QA
Chigwell Close
B357QS
Longcroft Close
B356PS
Turnhouse Road
B356DU
Brabazon Grove
B356NN
Stornoway Road
B357AG
Berrandale Road
B357GA
Oakington Drive
B357LA
Pioneer Way
B357QL
Castle Vale
B356PR
Lydd Croft
B356AH
Berwood Lane
B356BJ
Upavon Close
B356BL
Donibristle Croft
B356BS
Hawkinge Drive
B356BX
Yatesbury Avenue
B356JP
Dyce Close
B356LP
Park Lane
B357DN
Kenrick Croft
B357DZ
Castle Vale
B357HL
Chigwell Close
B357JP
Watton Green
B357JZ
Viscount Drive
B357QN
Castle Vale
B761AU
Berwood Lane
B356PB
Hedley Croft
B356JF
Baginton Road
B356JX
Dyce Close
B357JJ
Watton Green
B357PR
High Street
B357PX
Sheridan Walk
B357NF
Farnborough Road
B356PJ
Luce Close
B356DP
Yatesbury Avenue
B356QL
Castle Vale
B357DP
Kenrick Croft
B357DU
Castle Vale
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Cadbury Drive
B357HY
Drem Croft
B357LG
Padgate Close
B357LH
Lysander Way
B356PH
Prestwick Road
B356NP
Stornoway Road
B356QN
Church Street
B357BY
Brooks Croft
B357HT
Castle Vale
B357JD
Castle Vale
B357JE
Cadbury Drive
B357LR
St Athan Croft
B356PD
Stornoway Road
B356DD
Sumburgh Croft
B356JW
Ruislip Close
B356QG
Yatesbury Avenue
B357EH
Cadbury Drive
B357HE
Chigwell Close
B357JH
Watton Green
B357JS
Watton Green
B357LD
Locking Croft
B356DA
Yatesbury Avenue
B356BH
Upavon Close
B356QU
Shawberry Avenue
B357AD
Langley Drive
B357HA
Bader Walk
B357HW
Drem Croft
B357LT
Castle Vale
B357NG
Farnborough Road
B356NF
Barra Croft
B356QJ
Church Street
B357LW
Trident Boulevard
B357PL
St Cuthberts Place
B357QP
Castle Vale
B368WA
Tameside Drive
B357NU
School Close
B356AU
Innsworth Drive
B356BD
Innsworth Drive
B356DE
Sumburgh Croft
B356JY
Dyce Close
B356QD
Bovingdon Road
B357DF
Brooks Croft
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.