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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 102 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
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

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Castle Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,874 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats9£113,000£1,887
Semi-Detached7£238,000£2,644
Terraced36£195,500£2,360

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

B356JS

Baginton Road

B357EL

Howes Croft

B357AD

Langley Drive

B357AA

Air Ministry Houses

B356DU

Yatesbury Avenue

B357PB

Farnborough Road

B356NS

Stornoway Road

B357HQ

Oakington Drive

B357QN

Castle Vale

B357PH

Valencia Croft

B357DS

Lofthouse Vale

B356PW

Lydd Croft

B357QQ

Bond Drive

B357LP

Long Close Walk

B356LA

Yatesbury Avenue

B356LP

Park Lane

B356PF

Prestwick Road

B357NE

Farnborough Road

B357JW

Merlin Close

B356QL

Merlin Walk

B357HG

Chigwell Close

B357NW

Avro Way

B357BY

Brooks Croft

B356NX

Stornoway Road

B356DW

Yatesbury Avenue

B357JH

Neville Walk

B356LS

Park Lane

B356HH

Manby Road

B357NL

Farnborough Road

B356AH

Kingsbury Road

B357JA

Farnborough Road

B359EH

Tameside Drive

B356BU

Biggin Close

B356DG

Yatesbury Avenue

B356NP

Stornoway Road

B356NF

Barra Croft

B356HZ

Heyford Way

B356EA

Cobham Close

B356HU

Heyford Way

B356PL

Prestwick Road

B356AN

Park Lane

B357JQ

Viscount Close

B357DF

Brooks Croft

B357JR

Watton Green

B357QH

Sopwith Croft

B357DX

Hawker Drive

B357PD

Farnborough Road

B356JJ

Wattisham Square

B357FD

Castle Vale

B357DB

Clayton Walk

B356PA

Stornoway Road

B357FE

Pixhall Walk

B356JT

Renfrew Square

B357JZ

Viscount Drive

B356QN

Merlin Way

B357PX

Tangmere Drive

B357PF

Squadron Close

B356NR

St Mawgan Close

B357NS

Newcastle Croft

B357HW

Drem Croft

B357QL

Westland Walk

B356LY

Turnhouse Road

B357DZ

Corbett Boulevard

B356LB

Renfrew Square

B357NH

Farnborough Road

B357ED

Fort Parkway

B356JY

Dyce Close

B356PU

Yatesbury Avenue

B357EZ

Berwood Park

B357EN

Dixon Close

B356BL

Donibristle Croft

B357PY

Tangmere Drive

B356PD

Stornoway Road

B368HX

Tameside Drive

B356HT

Manby Road

B356PN

Lydd Croft

B356LT

Turnhouse Road

B356NL

Stornoway Road

B356LR

Park Lane

B357QX

Tangmere Drive

B356PP

Lydd Croft

B357JE

Farnborough Road

B357LQ

Avro Way

B356NY

Croy Drive

B357JU

Blenheim Way

B357ES

Castle Vale

B356HS

Bicester Square

B357FW

Hurricane Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.