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About

Castle ward encompasses a historic central portion of Hereford city, defined by the looping course of the River Wye to the south and east. This area contains the city's original core, including the imposing red sandstone Hereford Cathedral and its adjacent Cathedral Close. The street pattern reflects the medieval city layout, with narrow lanes and a central market area.

The ward is dominated by significant civic and religious buildings, alongside residential properties and local commercial services. A notable feature is the cathedral's chained library, one of the largest surviving collections of its kind. The River Wye forms a natural green boundary, with public paths along its banks providing views back towards the cathedral spire and the city's skyline.

Area overview

On average Castle has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castle is £47,757 per year. There are 3 schools in Castle: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Castle is home to around 3,149 people, with a population density of about 30.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castle Population
3,149
Population density
30.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.07(-69%)
Other theft
5.08(-11%)
Burglary
4.13(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.81(-65%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.49(-52%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,011
95.62%
Other White
69
2.19%
Other Asian
14
0.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
0.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.41%
Total population: 3,149

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
976
36.01%
Level 3 (A level)
475
17.53%
No qualifications
400
14.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
396
14.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
244
9%
Total 16+ residents: 2,710

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
761
54.28%
Owns with a mortgage
296
21.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
161
11.48%
Other social rented
101
7.2%
Other forms of private rent
65
4.64%
Total households: 1,402

Property prices in Castle

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £900,100.

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
Detached28£415,250
Terraced2£251,000
Semi-Detached9£275,000

10 years median price trend in Castle

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

All postcodes in Castle

HR53FU

Prospect View

HR36PD

Castle

HR36PY

Wootton

HR36LL

Castle

HR36QA

Ailey Lane

HR36QR

Broxwood

HR47NB

Little London

HR47NE

Church Road

HR36PQ

Woodseaves Road

HR36HW

Crowthers Pool

HR36NG

Mountain View

HR36DN

Castle

HR36PX

Wootton

HR36PP

Almeley Road

HR36EE

Green Lane

HR36QU

Hopleys Green Road

HR36ED

Castle

HR36BS

Brobury Lane

HR47NH

Church Road

HR36LW

Castle

HR36LY

The Derry

HR36NJ

Church Road

HR36QL

The Barn Yard

HR36HQ

Brynafal Bridge Court

HR36LJ

Castle

HR36PS

Castle

HR36NL

Castle Close

HR48RE

Castle

HR47BN

Castle

HR36EN

Whitney Court Road

HR36HP

Church Road

HR36JE

Castle

HR36QH

Logaston Road

HR36HZ

Chapel Road

HR36LS

Castle

HR36BP

Paddocks End

HR47LP

Duck Street

HR47LY

Monnington Lane

HR48RG

Castle

HR47BP

Pig Street

HR47BT

Castle

HR36QW

Broxwood

HR36HF

Lower Bridge Court

HR36NZ

Castle

HR36PA

Castle

HR36PG

Woodseaves Road

HR36EF

Courtlands

HR48RH

Broxwood

HR36NU

Castle

HR47LZ

Castle

HR36EU

Brynafal Bridge Court

HR36HX

The Wood Road

HR36QJ

Logaston Common

HR36QB

Castle

HR36QP

Broxwood

HR36DX

Brobury Lane

HR47LW

Church Road

HR36LA

Almeley Road

HR36HT

Mill Road

HR36QE

Newchurch Road

HR47NP

Bliss View

HR36LB

Church Terrace

HR36LH

Castle

HR47NA

Little London

HR36QN

Camp Lane

HR47BX

Church View

HR36NB

Bower Lane

HR47FN

Middle Hill Close

HR36JH

Cefn Road

HR36EA

The Vineyards

HR47LN

Hinton Lane

HR36LT

Lower Welson

HR53LD

Woodbrook

HR36QD

School Cottages

HR47BG

Castle

HR36ND

Bower Lane

HR36DS

Brobury Lane

HR36PU

Wootton Lane

HR53LB

Castle

HR36HY

Mill Road

HR36LD

Castle

HR47LX

Scar Lane

HR47LL

Rhyddwr Close

HR36LN

Castle

HR36EG

Mill Road

HR36DL

Green Lane

HR47BL

Kittys Lane

HR36NN

Church Road

HR36HU

Mill Road

HR36PT

Wootton Lane

HR47BQ

Castle

HR36EZ

Old Station Yard

HR36AL

The Firs

HR53LE

Castle

HR47NL

Monnington Lane

HR36JG

Agricultural Cottages

HR36JT

The Rest Road

HR36PB

Castle

HR36NT

Church Road

HR36LR

Castle

Data Sources

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