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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
11.75(-69%)
Other theft
6.35(+11%)
Burglary
3.81(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.81(-66%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.18(-56%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,011
95.62%
Other White
69
2.19%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
0.44%
Other Asian
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 31 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £650,000.

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
Detached24£385,000
Semi-Detached5£298,000
Terraced2£251,000

10 years median price trend in Castle

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

All postcodes in Castle

HR47LP

Duck Street

HR36HS

Whitney Court Road

HR36PN

Woodseaves Road

HR36EE

Green Lane

HR36EH

Church Lane

HR36JG

Agricultural Cottages

HR36LY

The Derry

HR36PB

Castle

HR47BT

Castle

HR47LW

Church Road

HR47NP

Bliss View

HR53LD

Woodbrook

HR36ET

Brynafal Bridge Court

HR36HP

Church Road

HR36LQ

Castle

HR36NJ

Church Road

HR36PD

Castle

HR47NA

Little London

HR36HJ

Cefn Road

HR36JZ

Brunley Close

HR36LH

Castle

HR36QE

Newchurch Road

HR48RE

Castle

HR36PW

Upper Court

HR36PX

Wootton

HR36EQ

Mill Road

HR36QB

Castle

HR47NG

Jarvis Close

HR47LY

Monnington Lane

HR47BY

Woodland View

HR36EP

Ramblers Way

HR36NA

Wilkin Cottages

HR47BL

Kittys Lane

HR36EB

Winforton Common Road

HR47LN

Hinton Lane

HR48RG

Castle

HR36HF

Lower Bridge Court

HR36PR

Almeley Road

HR36PT

Wootton Lane

HR47NB

Little London

HR36EG

Mill Road

HR36LE

West View

HR36NH

Church Road

HR36PQ

Woodseaves Road

HR36QJ

Logaston Common

HR53FU

Prospect View

HR36ER

Castle

HR36HH

Brynafal Bridge Court

HR36JN

Brynafal Bridge Court

HR36SP

Castle

HR47LZ

Castle

HR36DX

Brobury Lane

HR36HQ

Brynafal Bridge Court

HR36LU

Great Oak

HR36QF

Castle

HR47BH

Castle

HR47BQ

Castle

HR36QU

Hopleys Green Road

HR36PS

Castle

HR53LB

Castle

HR36EA

The Vineyards

HR36NQ

Lady Gardens

HR36AL

The Firs

HR36ES

Castle

HR36LF

West View

HR36PG

Woodseaves Road

HR36QQ

Newchurch Road

HR36QT

Stocks Lane

HR47LU

Castle

HR36PH

Holmore Cottages

HR36JQ

The Rest Road

HR36LD

Castle

HR36FA

The Paddocks

HR36NX

Castle

HR36QG

Castle

HR47BJ

Canon Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.