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Castle & Newnham

About

Castle & Newnham is a central Bedford ward situated on the eastern bank of the River Great Ouse. It encompasses the historic core of the town, including Bedford Castle mound and the main shopping streets. The area contains a mix of commercial properties, residential housing, and civic buildings, serving as the primary retail and administrative centre for the wider borough.

The ward includes the distinctive Castle Quarter development and stretches to include the quieter, riverside neighbourhood of Newnham. The embankment along the river provides a linear park and pathways. Local life centres on the market and the town's bus station, with educational institutions like Bedford College forming a significant part of the urban landscape.

Area overview

On average Castle & Newnham has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 11.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castle & Newnham is £52,457 per year. There are 1 schools in Castle & Newnham: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Castle & Newnham

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £376,750 in Castle & Newnham area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,250 up to £1,396,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle & Newnham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	11	£840,000	£460,000	£724,500	£1,047,500	£1,335,750
Flats	17	£203,000	£139,050	£162,500	£270,000	£365,000
Semi-Detached	32	£460,000	£302,375	£377,875	£536,250	£838,000
Terraced	38	£360,000	£288,500	£332,750	£409,250	£462,700

10 years median price trend in Castle & Newnham

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail