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About

Castle ward is located in the northwest of Worthing, bordered by the A27 to the north and the A24 to the west. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, terraced properties, and some modern developments. It is known for its proximity to Worthing Hospital and the nearby Durrington-on-Sea railway station, providing convenient transport links.

The ward includes several green spaces, such as Pond Lane Recreation Ground and the nearby South Downs National Park, offering outdoor activities. Local amenities include schools, shops, and community facilities, catering to families and commuters. Castle ward has a suburban feel, with quieter streets compared to the town center.

Area overview

On average Castle has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Castle is £48,969 per year. There are 7 schools in Castle: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castle Population
9,433
Population density
4,375.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,984
84.66%
Other White
430
4.56%
Bangladeshi
146
1.55%
Indian
128
1.36%
African
118
1.25%
Total population: 9,431

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,392
34.92%
Owns with a mortgage
1,327
33.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
556
13.95%
Other social rented
436
10.94%
Social rents from council
168
4.21%
Total households: 3,986

Property prices in Castle

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £337,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Castle in the 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£402,493
Flats30£187,500
Semi-Detached48£372,500
Terraced19£315,000

10 years median price trend in Castle

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.