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About

Castle ward encompasses the historic core of Grantham, anchored by St Wulfram's Church and the medieval Guildhall. The area features a mix of Georgian and Victorian architecture lining its central streets, with local independent shops and traditional markets operating near the High Street. Grantham House and its gardens are situated by the River Witham, providing a green space within the urban setting.

The ward's layout reflects its long development, with narrow lanes branching from the main thoroughfares. It functions primarily as a retail and civic centre for the town, containing the council offices and public library. A notable local landmark is the statue of Sir Isaac Newton, a former pupil of the King's School, which is also located within the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Castle has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castle is £53,142 per year. There are 2 schools in Castle: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Castle is home to around 2,231 people, with a population density of about 26.4 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castle Population
2,231
Population density
26.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.34(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.79(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.76(+45%)
Burglary
10.31(+210%)
Other theft
7.62(+34%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,141
95.97%
Other White
37
1.66%
Irish
10
0.45%
Indian
6
0.27%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
0.27%
Total population: 2,231

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
650
33.89%
Level 3 (A level)
354
18.46%
No qualifications
296
15.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
276
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
190
9.91%
Total 16+ residents: 1,918

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
415
42.09%
Owns with a mortgage
261
26.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
160
16.23%
Social rents from council
64
6.49%
Other social rented
48
4.87%
Total households: 986

Property prices in Castle

Median price£289,745
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)25
Typical range (middle 50%)£228K – £387K

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £289,745 (about £264 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,250 up to £985,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£356,000£267
Terraced6£232,500£240
Semi-Detached3£227,995£265

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295,000£270,000£116,000
2017£317,250£218,500£108,000
2018£345,000£222,500£167,500
2019£372,500£150,000£103,500
2020£420,000£126,250£215,000
2021£385,000£210,475£167,000
2022£447,500£240,000£144,750
2023£422,746£247,500£202,000
2024£388,995£252,250£242,750
2025£362,000£240,000£244,000
2026£398,498£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£166£136
2017£203£221£166
2018£218£192£192
2019£215£157£173
2020£202£186£180
2021£230£220£220
2022£270£264£222
2023£278£246£234
2024£282£286£241
2025£274£265£231
2026£311£223
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Castle

Is Castle safe?

Castle records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Castle?

The median sale price in Castle is £289,745 (about £264 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Castle?

Castle has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Castle?

Castle scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Castle sits around rank 17,376 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Castle?

The average household income in Castle is around £53,142 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Castle?

Castle is represented by 1 elected councillor: Nick Robins (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Castle

NG334LZ

Coronation Road

NG334LR

The Paddocks

PE100LL

Main Street

PE100SE

Barnberry Way

NG334NG

St Johns Drive

NG334PJ

Four Mile Riding

NG334LA

Station Road

NG334LE

Birkholme

NG334JL

Irnham Park

NG334JD

Swinstead Road

NG334PW

Bertie Close

PE100SH

Rippingale Road

PE100SQ

Stainfield Road

PE100LZ

Castle

PE100LH

Castle

NG334JG

Bulby Road

NG334NN

New Row

NG334LQ

Corby Road

PE100NG

Elsthorpe Road

NG334QH

Macham Close

NG334NL

Moreleys Lane

PE100LY

Little Close

NG334NR

Bourne Road

NG334TB

Barn Owl Close

PE100RY

Hawthorpe Road

NG334PF

Creeton Road

NG334FH

Matsell Drive

NG334FA

West Glen Way

NG334JR

Manor Road

NG334JN

Pridmore Road

NG334JT

Burton Lane

NG334JU

Burton Lane

NG334ND

Irnham Road

NG334PA

High Street

NG334LD

Station Road

NG334FB

Castle

NG334PH

Park Road

NG334LW

Castle Bytham Road

NG334FD

Castle

PE100NF

Bourne Road

PE100SL

Aslackby Road

NG334NZ

Ferndale Close

NG334LF

Ling Lane

PE100LN

Scottlethorpe Road

NG334EE

Orchard Way

NG334PE

Croake Hill

PE100SF

The Green

NG334NW

Station Road

NG334LG

Overgate Road

NG334JW

Back Lane

NG334JF

Bourne Road

NG334PB

New Estate

PE100LU

Elsthorpe Road

NG334PQ

Bertie Close

NG334HT

Adcock Close

NG334FJ

Castle

NG334NE

Irnham Road

PE100LG

Edenham Road

NG334FW

Back Lane

NG334NU

Swinstead Road

NG334JP

Church Lane

NG334LH

Corby Road

NG334NJ

Church Street

NG334NS

Bourne Road

NG334JY

Camp Lane

NG334LX

High Street

NG334LL

High Street

NG334NP

The Green

PE100LX

Elsthorpe Road

PE100RT

Hangman's Lane

PE100LP

School Lane

NG334LT

Barleycroft Road

NG334JB

Corby Road

NG334NX

Bourne Road

NG334HU

Mill Close

NG334BB

Bourne Road

NG334NH

Market Place

NG334NA

Tanners Lane

PE100LR

Wood Lane

NG334FG

Abbott Row

NG334JE

Swinstead Road

PE100SA

Callans Lane

NG334PL

Creeton Road

NG334PN

Ancaster Mews

NG334RB

Castle

PE100SB

The Kennels

NG334JS

Village Street

NG334LB

Station Road

NG334NQ

Willoughby Close

PE100LS

Church Lane

NG334LJ

The Crescent

PE100NQ

Elsthorpe Road

NG334FE

James Ancaster Avenue

NG334FP

Back Lane

PE100RU

Castle

NG334LP

Corby Road

NG334LN

Water Lane

PE100ND

North Avenue

NG334JQ

Castle

NG334NF

Ellerby Mead

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.