Property profile

16 Merlin Way

Map showing 16 Merlin Way, Birmingham

Estimated sale price

£110,000

Flats sold in Castle Vale

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold18 Mar 2026
£115,500Change since last sale: −£8,000 (−6.8%)
Annualised change
−16% per yearBirmingham annualised change (flats) since 2026: +1.0% per yearThis property underperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £180 per sq ft
£154 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£26 per sq ft (−15%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Castle Vale
£100,000Estimate vs local median: +£8,000 (+7.6%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period2007-2011
Floor area65 m² / 700 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
Floor level3
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection05 Jun 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
18 Mar 2026£115,500+47%
25 May 2012£78,800-34%
14 May 2007£119,995-

Local market

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.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B35 6QN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B35 6QN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 202630, Merlin Way, Birmingham, B35 6QNFlatsLeasehold£58,500
18 Mar 202616, Merlin Way, Birmingham, B35 6QNFlatsLeasehold£115,500
30 Sept 202520, Merlin Way, Birmingham, B35 6QNFlatsLeasehold£75,000
18 Jul 202558, Merlin Way, Birmingham, B35 6QNFlatsLeasehold£71,000
05 Jun 202554, Merlin Way, Birmingham, B35 6QNTerracedLeasehold£78,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2 Merlin Way, BirminghamLeasehold32 m²£70,000 (2022)
3 Merlin Way, BirminghamLeasehold38 m²£82,495 (2006)
4, Merlin Way, BirminghamLeasehold64 m²£116,000 (2020)
5 Merlin Way, BirminghamLeasehold38 m²£82,495 (2006)
6 Merlin Way, BirminghamLeasehold32 m²£73,995 (2006)
8, Merlin Way, BirminghamLeasehold63 m²£125,000 (2022)
9, Merlin Way, BirminghamLeasehold48 m²£125,000 (2023)
11, Merlin Way, BirminghamLeasehold51 m²£94,000 (2021)
12 Merlin Way, Birmingham, BirminghamLeasehold64 m²£120,000 (2021)
14, Merlin Way, BirminghamLeasehold39 m²£73,995 (2006)

Area insights for B35 6QN

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Overview

Postcode B35 6QN is located in a major urban area, within the Castle Vale ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Castle Vale area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Castle Vale is £36,316 per year. The nearest station is Water Orton, about 1.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Centre Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
62.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Castle Vale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 326 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Castle Vale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62.7%

Approximately 62.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 55.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Castle Vale is £36,316 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from B35 6QN.

Flood risk

No risk

Castle Vale near B35 6QN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Water Orton located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B35 6QN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCentre ParkSmallWalking directions to Centre Park
0.2 miInnsworth GreenSmallWalking directions to Innsworth Green

Area Profile

Population
400
Population density
11,523 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.54(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.37(+6%)
Vehicle crime
8.53(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.53(+17%)
Public order
7.39(+22%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
303
75.75%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
38
9.5%
Caribbean
19
4.75%
Other White
15
3.75%
African
4
1%
Total population: 400

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
85
26.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
62
19.31%
Level 3 (A level)
62
19.31%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
16.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
14.33%
Total 16+ residents: 321

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
123
58.85%
Owns with a mortgage
33
15.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
14.35%
Owns outright
11
5.26%
Social rents from council
8
3.83%
Total households: 209

Schools

In the B35 6QN postcode area, located within Castle Vale, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B35 6QN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPegasus Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Gerard's RC Junior and Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableEbn Academy 2Free schools alternative provision

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B35 6QN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B35 6QN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa ExtraHigh Street, Birmingham, B35 7PRWalking directions to Nisa Extra
0.4 miVale StoresFarnborough Road, Birmingham, B35 7JGWalking directions to Vale Stores