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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

NG334TB

Barn Owl Close

NG334LR

The Paddocks

PE100SF

The Green

NG334LA

Station Road

NG334EF

Bish Close

PE100LW

Four Mile Riding

NG334FP

Back Lane

NG334LT

Barleycroft Road

PE100LG

Edenham Road

PE100ND

North Avenue

NG334FJ

Castle

NG334JD

Swinstead Road

NG334JE

Swinstead Road

Data Sources

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