Castle & Newnham is a ward in Bedford, located to the west of the town center. It includes areas such as Castle Road, Newnham Avenue, and parts of the River Great Ouse. The ward features a mix of residential housing, green spaces, and local amenities, with a blend of older properties and modern developments. The River Great Ouse runs through the area, providing scenic walks and recreational opportunities.
The ward is home to Bedford School and Bedford Modern School, both prominent educational institutions. Local shops, pubs, and cafes serve the community, while nearby bus routes provide connections to the town center. The area retains a quiet, suburban feel, with parks like Russell Park offering open spaces for leisure. Castle & Newnham balances residential living with access to Bedford’s broader amenities.
On average Castle & Newnham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 205 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Castle & Newnham is £48,627 per year. There are 1 schools in Castle & Newnham: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 in Castle & Newnham area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,500 up to £1,700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £749,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £194,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £450,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £357,500 |
10 years price trend in Castle & Newnham
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Bushmead Avenue
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Castle Road
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Dudley Street
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Russell Avenue
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Risborough Road
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Mill Street
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Rothsay Gardens
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Bushmead Avenue
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Rosamond Road
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Denmark Street
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Risborough Road
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High Street
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Castle Lane
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Rothsay Gardens
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Castle & Kingsway
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Aylesbury Road
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Duke Street
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Castle Road
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Castle Lane
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Dame Alice Street
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Harpur Street
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High Street
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Dean Street
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Bower Street
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Waterloo Road
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George Street
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Phillpotts Avenue
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Risborough Road
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High Street
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The Embankment
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Albany Road
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Castle Road
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Pembroke Street
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Phillpotts Avenue
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Wendover Drive
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Castle Lane
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High Street
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Grove Place
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Bower Street
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Fontwell Close
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Tennyson Road
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Lime Street
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Newnham
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Mill Street
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George Street
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Gadsby Street
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Bower Street
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Castle Road
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Newnham Street
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Lurke Street
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Rothsay Gardens
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Rothsay Gardens
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Kingsley Road
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George Street
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Newnham
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Barker's Lane
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High Street
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High Street
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Lurke Street
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Newnham
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Castle & Kingsway
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Talbot Road
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Mill Street
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Barker's Lane
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Newnham
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Hatfield Crescent
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Newnham
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Rush Court
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Castle Lane
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Bower Street
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Castle Road
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Shaftesbury Avenue
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Denmark Street
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.