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About

Castle ward encompasses Lincoln's historic uphill area, dominated by the cathedral and castle that give the district its name. The terrain is steep, with narrow, cobbled streets like Steep Hill connecting the upper city to the broader commercial centre below. This area forms the core of the city's medieval heritage, with many buildings dating back centuries. The ward's layout and architecture are directly shaped by its Norman foundations and subsequent medieval growth.

The ward is primarily residential and administrative, housing the city's courts and council offices within the castle grounds. The Usher Gallery is also located here, adding a cultural institution to the historic setting. Daily life exists alongside significant tourist footfall drawn to the major monuments. The castle walls offer clear views across the surrounding city and countryside, a reminder of the site's original strategic purpose.

Area overview

On average Castle has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castle is £45,115 per year. There are 4 schools in Castle: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Castle is home to around 7,725 people, with a population density of about 4,935.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castle Population
7,725
Population density
4,935.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.43(+118%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.54(+128%)
Shoplifting
23.82(+168%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.79(+112%)
Public order
12.56(+80%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,829
88.38%
Other White
418
5.41%
Other Asian
58
0.75%
African
56
0.72%
Other
54
0.7%
Total population: 7,727

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,964
30.47%
Level 3 (A level)
1,262
19.58%
No qualifications
1,203
18.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
846
13.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
646
10.02%
Total 16+ residents: 6,446

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
971
26.21%
Owns outright
900
24.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
855
23.08%
Owns with a mortgage
754
20.36%
Other forms of private rent
79
2.13%
Total households: 3,704

Property prices in Castle

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £480,000.

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
Detached14£254,975
Flats8£144,000
Semi-Detached25£195,000
Terraced33£182,500

10 years median price trend in Castle

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

All postcodes in Castle

LN13UT

Honington Crescent

LN13UX

Legbourne Close

LN13HD

Rasen Lane

LN13RY

Woodburn Close

LN13ES

Newport

LN13SA

Queen Elizabeth Road

LN13SS

Keddington Avenue

LN13AY

Cuthberts Yard

LN13JA

Wilson Street

LN13PY

Burton Road

LN13QE

Spire Close

LN13SP

Riseholme Road

LN13UR

Breedon Drive

LN13AL

St Pauls Lane

LN13RL

Queen Elizabeth Road

LN13BN

Drury Lane

LN13HL

Gray Street

LN13QY

Sanders Close

LN13AP

Bailgate

LN13NL

Naam Grove

LN13SD

Queen Elizabeth Road

LN13TP

Ruckland Avenue

LN13PW

Anzio Green

LN13EE

Newport

LN13PJ

Amble Close

LN13QU

Sanders Close

LN13SL

Riseholme Road

LN13JY

Burton Road

LN13TL

Scopwick Place

LN13DB

Newport Court

LN13JT

Osborne Close

LN13PF

The Sidings

LN13TR

Ancholme Close

LN13AN

Bailgate

LN13HY

Wilson Street

LN13RR

Pieter Maritz Street

LN13SB

Pine Close

LN13EB

Anderson Lane

LN13QH

Buchanan Street

LN13UN

Blenheim Square

LN13UP

Burton Road

LN13RX

Greyling Close

LN13SX

Ermine Close

LN13TE

Midville Close

LN13TY

Caenby Street

LN13XQ

Tobruk Close

LN13BG

Westgate

LN13HE

Rasen Lane

LN13PU

Anzio Walk

LN13QW

Garfield Close

LN13ST

Aylesby Close

LN13BB

Lillicrap Court

LN13DZ

Newport

LN13PP

Anzio Terrace

LN13RJ

Clarendon Gardens

LN13AA

Castle Hill

LN13AT

Cecil Street

LN13JU

Aldreth Villas

LN13LU

Yarborough Crescent

LN13QJ

Queen Elizabeth Road

LN13TH

Stainton Gardens

LN13TQ

Moorby Close

LN13EX

The Colosseum

LN13LL

Burton Road

LN13HG

Harrison Place

LN13QT

Retief Close

LN13UE

Arras Close

LN13WB

Arnhem Close

LN13XF

Verdun Close

LN13LX

Yarborough Crescent

LN13RE

Clarendon Gardens

LN13RU

Greyling Close

LN13QS

Retief Close

LN13UG

Mons Road

LN13EH

Good Lane

LN13PD

Queen Mary Road

LN13PN

Nene Road

LN13AJ

Gordon Road

LN13BJ

Union Road

LN13JE

Mount Street

LN13LA

Naam Place

LN13PA

Clarendon Gardens

LN13HJ

Woburn Avenue

LN13PS

Anzio Crescent

LN13SZ

Chatterton Avenue

LN13UD

Mons Road

LN13BE

West Bight

LN13NF

Yarborough Crescent

LN13NT

Queen Mary Road

LN13PZ

Nene Road

LN13HB

Chestnut Street

LN13HT

Olive Street

LN13JR

Carisbrooke Close

LN13RF

Allandale Close

LN13SU

Keddington Avenue

LN13GA

Castle Hill

LN13HQ

Saxon Street

LN13UH

Burton Road

LN13AD

Castle

LN13AQ

College Close

Data Sources

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