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Takeaways| Council | Birmingham |
| Crime Rate | Above Average for a West Midlands suburb 16% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment🏘️ Renters |
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The average house price in Castle Vale is £201,286, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Castle Vale house price trends over the last 30 years.
£201,286
£375,625
£125,343
£227,914
£202,100
Is Castle Vale a nice place to live?
Castle Vale is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.
How safe is Castle Vale?
Castle Vale has an above average crime rate for a West Midlands suburb, with around 87 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 16% above the national average, and about average for West Midlands. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.
What are the best schools in Castle Vale?
Castle Vale has 46 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Walmley Junior School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Walmley Infant School and Park Hall Academy. Note: 4 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Castle Vale?
The majority of residents in Castle Vale identify as White (British) (75%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (91%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.