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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
81
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
41.24(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.89(+64%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.45(+80%)
Burglary
8.52(+155%)
Other theft
6.28(+8%)
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

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £313,898 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £141,500 up to £740,000.

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
Detached38£375,000
Semi-Detached7£250,000
Terraced5£230,000

10 years median price trend in Castle

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

All postcodes in Castle

PE100LH

Castle

NG334NF

Ellerby Mead

PE100SQ

Stainfield Road

NG334FD

Castle

NG334JT

Burton Lane

NG334LF

Ling Lane

NG334NW

Station Road

NG334PE

Croake Hill

NG334NX

Bourne Road

NG334LD

Station Road

PE100LZ

Castle

NG334NL

Moreleys Lane

NG334JW

Back Lane

NG334NR

Bourne Road

PE100SB

The Kennels

PE100LX

Elsthorpe Road

NG334FA

West Glen Way

NG334EE

Orchard Way

NG334JS

Village Street

NG334NE

Irnham Road

NG334JL

Irnham Park

NG334NA

Tanners Lane

NG334PH

Park Road

PE100SG

Stainfield Road

NG334ND

Irnham Road

NG334LU

High Street

NG334RB

Castle

NG334HU

Mill Close

NG334BB

Bourne Road

PE100LP

School Lane

NG334JF

Bourne Road

NG334JU

Burton Lane

NG334NU

Swinstead Road

NG334FE

James Ancaster Avenue

NG334FH

Matsell Drive

NG334JN

Pridmore Road

NG334LQ

Corby Road

NG334PW

Bertie Close

NG334TA

Walsingham Drive

PE100LL

Main Street

NG334HT

Adcock Close

NG334LL

High Street

NG334LN

Water Lane

NG334JY

Camp Lane

NG334NS

Bourne Road

PE100SL

Aslackby Road

NG334FW

Back Lane

NG334JR

Manor Road

NG334NN

New Row

PE100LT

Four Mile Riding

NG334JP

Church Lane

PE100RU

Castle

NG334FB

Castle

NG334JG

Bulby Road

NG334JQ

Castle

NG334NQ

Willoughby Close

NG334NZ

Ferndale Close

PE100LR

Wood Lane

NG334LJ

The Crescent

NG334NG

St Johns Drive

NG334NH

Market Place

PE100RT

Hangman's Lane

NG334LH

Corby Road

PE100RY

Hawthorpe Road

NG334JZ

Church Lane

NG334QH

Macham Close

NG334LW

Castle Bytham Road

NG334LP

Corby Road

NG334NB

Irnham Road

PE100SE

Barnberry Way

PE100SH

Rippingale Road

NG334LX

High Street

NG334FF

Honeywood Drive

NG334LE

Birkholme

PE100NQ

Elsthorpe Road

NG334PQ

Bertie Close

NG334PD

Swinstead Road

PE100LN

Scottlethorpe Road

NG334FG

Abbott Row

NG334PL

Creeton Road

PE100SD

Callan's Lane

NG334NP

The Green

NG334PB

New Estate

PE100SA

Callans Lane

PE100LS

Church Lane

PE100LY

Little Close

NG334PF

Creeton Road

NG334PN

Ancaster Mews

NG334LB

Station Road

NG334LG

Overgate Road

NG334NJ

Church Street

NG334NY

Mussons Close

NG334PA

High Street

NG334LY

St Johns Drive

NG334PJ

Four Mile Riding

NG334LZ

Coronation Road

NG334JB

Corby Road

PE100LU

Elsthorpe Road

PE100NF

Bourne Road

PE100NG

Elsthorpe Road

Data Sources

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