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About

Castle ward in Lincoln is located in the historic uphill area of the city, centered around Lincoln Castle and Lincoln Cathedral. The ward covers a compact but significant part of the city, known for its medieval architecture and steep streets. It includes landmarks such as the Castle Square and the Victorian Prison, which are key tourist attractions. The area is predominantly residential, with a mix of older properties and modern developments.

The ward is home to a small but active community, with local businesses catering to both residents and visitors. Public spaces like the castle grounds and cathedral close provide green areas in an otherwise urban setting. Transport links include bus routes connecting the ward to the city center and downhill areas. The ward’s elevated position offers views across Lincoln and the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Castle has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133 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 of residents in Castle is £38,209 per year. There are 4 schools in Castle: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
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

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

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 86 recent sales, the median property price is £192,250 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £525,000.

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
Detached13£260,000
Flats11£140,000
Semi-Detached29£195,000
Terraced33£180,000

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

Cathedral & West Common

LN13PH

Bain Street

LN13UW

Burton Road

LN13XA

Aisne Close

LN13DN

Newport

LN13DW

Good Lane

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: 01/12/2025.