On average Castle has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 224 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.7× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castle is £57,917 per year. The median sale price in Castle is £247,500 (around £304 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,750 and £327,375. There are 4 schools in Castle: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Castle is home to around 11,314 people, with a population density of about 3,229.2 per km².
Based on 178 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 (about £304 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £665,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £415,000 | £351 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £335,000 | £349 |
| Terraced | 55 | £285,000 | £355 |
| Flats | 77 | £155,000 | £252 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £405,000 | £160,000 | £238,000 | £235,000 |
| 2017 | £320,000 | £160,000 | £277,500 | £245,000 |
| 2018 | £367,500 | £156,000 | £270,000 | £234,500 |
| 2019 | £385,000 | £155,000 | £277,500 | £245,000 |
| 2020 | £332,500 | £152,000 | £260,000 | £240,000 |
| 2021 | £372,500 | £171,000 | £310,000 | £259,500 |
| 2022 | £440,000 | £198,500 | £337,000 | £290,000 |
| 2023 | £430,000 | £164,500 | £323,000 | £275,000 |
| 2024 | £442,500 | £172,801 | £305,000 | £270,000 |
| 2025 | £368,500 | £172,500 | £320,000 | £282,500 |
| 2026 | £415,000 | £152,000 | £343,000 | £295,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £320 | £267 | £273 | £269 |
| 2017 | £321 | £262 | £277 | £292 |
| 2018 | £302 | £275 | £290 | £284 |
| 2019 | £333 | £257 | £283 | £302 |
| 2020 | £311 | £250 | £284 | £288 |
| 2021 | £307 | £274 | £312 | £309 |
| 2022 | £372 | £296 | £354 | £336 |
| 2023 | £386 | £273 | £360 | £324 |
| 2024 | £353 | £265 | £367 | £335 |
| 2025 | £347 | £260 | £348 | £345 |
| 2026 | £361 | £247 | £349 | £360 |
Annual council tax rates for Colchester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected councillors for Castle ward.
Amy Kirkby-Taylor
Castle - Elected 7 May 2026
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Poplar Hall Close
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Kane Mews
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Moorside
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Castle
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Brook Street
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Moorside
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St Julian Grove
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East Bay
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Castle
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Castle
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Crowhurst Road
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St Johns Street
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High Street
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Reed Walk
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Balkerne Hill
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High Street
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Cowdray Avenue
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George Street
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Papillon Road
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Carlisle Close
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Taylor Court
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High Street
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High Street
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Balkerne Close
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Cowdray Avenue
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Mercers Way
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Castle
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Headgate
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River Bank Walk
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Smythies Avenue
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St Peters Street
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Old Coach Road
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Castle
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Castle
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Lion Walk
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Victoria Chase
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High Street
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Lexden Road
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Bristol Road
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Long Wyre Street
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Colne Bank Avenue
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Marriages Yard
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West Stockwell Street
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Wycliffe Grove
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St Johns Street
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Balkerne Gardens
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St Johns Street
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Bury Close
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East Street
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Pavilion View
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North Station Road
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