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Castle Vale

City in Birmingham, United Kingdom

Overview

Castle Vale is a suburban residential district in Birmingham, known for its green spaces and strong community spirit. Recent regeneration has transformed the area into a welcoming environment with local amenities and easy transit to Birmingham city centre. Although compact, Castle Vale offers a mix of modern amenities and friendly atmosphere.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Metropolitan District
Birmingham
Population
10,000
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.52°, -1.80°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,140
Local Cost
$1,430
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
15.7°C
Winter Avg
3.9°C
Record High
32.0°C
Record Low
-9.3°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
763 mm
Internet Speed
216 Mbps
Upload
38 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
39
Coworking
0
Cafes
12
Nightlife
6
Parks
21
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
307.0
Airport
BHX
Distance
8 km

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Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.

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