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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

B356QE

Cosford Crescent

B356NE

Gatwick Road

B357QR

Westland Walk

B356BG

Upavon Close

B356LY

Turnhouse Road

B357DJ

Kenrick Croft

B357EN

Dixon Close

B357JU

Blenheim Way

B357NR

Farnborough Road

B357PA

Farnborough Road

B357PF

Squadron Close

B356NY

Croy Drive

B357ES

Castle Vale

B359DY

Tameside Drive

B356PW

Lydd Croft

B357DG

Avery Croft

B357JX

Lancaster Drive

B357PU

Tangmere Drive

B356DS

Johnson Drive

B356HN

Baginton Road

B356HR

Bicester Square

B356JE

Baginton Road

B356NL

Stornoway Road

B356QH

Cranwell Way

B357QJ

Tangmere Drive

B356QS

Kemble Drive

B356EA

Cobham Close

B356EE

Tangmere Drive

B356LT

Turnhouse Road

B356PF

Prestwick Road

B357HN

Round Moor Walk

B357PT

Tangmere Drive

B357XX

Castle Vale

B356DN

Whittle Croft

B356JT

Renfrew Square

B356NS

Stornoway Road

B356HT

Manby Road

B356HY

Heyford Way

B357EF

Coltishall Close

B357JF

Blenheim Way

B357LN

Rye Grass Walk

B357NN

Rawlins Croft

B360YP

Tameside Drive

B356LJ

Park Lane

B357AA

Air Ministry Houses

B356DG

Yatesbury Avenue

B356DY

Lanark Croft

B356NH

Stornoway Road

B356NU

Geeson Close

B357DS

Lofthouse Vale

B357EY

Cadbury Drive

B357HP

Round Moor Walk

B357JT

Watton Green

B357LL

Rye Grass Walk

B357LX

Padgate Close

B357QE

Tangmere Drive

B356HH

Manby Road

B356JG

Baginton Road

B356LS

Park Lane

B356HJ

Manby Road

B356LA

Yatesbury Avenue

B356PE

Prestwick Road

B357EB

Hawker Drive

B357PY

Tangmere Drive

B356PG

Prestwick Road

B357EX

Cadbury Drive

B357PE

Morar Close

B356HP

Manby Road

B357AB

Tameside Drive

B357AQ

Tameside Drive

B357DY

Hawker Drive

B357EA

Hawker Drive

B356NJ

Stornoway Road

B357HX

Halfpenny Field Walk

B357NE

Farnborough Road

B357QG

Sopwith Croft

B356DT

Brabazon Grove

B356PU

Yatesbury Avenue

B357DA

Beale Close

B357ED

Fort Parkway

B357HR

Round Moor Walk

B356JN

Ruislip Close

B357LZ

Trident Boulevard

B357FE

Pixhall Walk

B357FP

De Havilland Drive

B357DU

Mitchell Avenue

B357DW

Castle Vale

B357NF

Farnborough Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.