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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De Havilland Drive
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Wellington Way
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Farnborough Road
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Sopwith Croft
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Biggin Close
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Gatwick Road
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Abingdon Way
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Hawker Drive
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Croy Drive
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Upavon Close
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Turnhouse Road
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Kenrick Croft
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Dixon Close
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Castle Vale
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Blenheim Way
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Farnborough Road
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Farnborough Road
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Squadron Close
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Lydd Croft
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Kemble Drive
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Avery Croft
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Blenheim Way
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St Athan Croft
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Locking Croft
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Baginton Road
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Prestwick Road
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Johnson Drive
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Cobham Close
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Tangmere Drive
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Bicester Square
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Baginton Road
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Austin Street
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Barra Croft
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Cranwell Way
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Chigwell Close
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Tangmere Drive
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Tangmere Drive
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Manby Road
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Whittle Croft
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Baginton Road
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Renfrew Square
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Geeson Close
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Coltishall Close
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Blenheim Way
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Locking Croft
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Rawlins Croft
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Tameside Drive
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Martlesham Square
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Yatesbury Avenue
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Lanark Croft
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Park Lane
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Stornoway Road
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Geeson Close
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Fort Parkway
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Castle Vale
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Cadbury Drive
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Chigwell Close
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Watton Green
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Rye Grass Walk
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Padgate Close
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Brooks Croft
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Prestwick Road
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Manby Road
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Innsworth Drive
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Baginton Road
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Montrose Drive
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Hawker Drive
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Tangmere Drive
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Tameside Drive
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Manby Road
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Tameside Drive
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Luce Close
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Hawker Drive
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Cadbury Drive
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Morar Close
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Stornoway Road
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Hawker Drive
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Castle Vale
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Farnborough Road
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Sopwith Croft
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Brabazon Grove
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Ruislip Close
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Yatesbury Avenue
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Beale Close
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Fort Parkway
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Berwood Park
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Chigwell Close
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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.