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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

LN13AX

St Paul's Lane

LN13LP

Castle

LN13UW

Burton Road

LN13PH

Bain Street

LN13XA

Breedon Drive

LN13DN

Newport

LN13DW

Newport

LN13JN

Kingsley Street

LN13JZ

Burton Road

LN13RS

Pietermaritz Street

LN13WT

Burton Cliffe

Data Sources

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