What home types are most common in Castle?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 28.9%, converted/shared house (inc hmo) 28.7%.

What's the average income in Castle?

Average resident income is about £36,300 per year.

How many households are in Castle?

There are 3,578 households in Castle

What are prices by property type in Castle?

Latest medians: Detached £432,500, Semi-detached £585,000, Terraced £285,000, Flats £132,000.

How deprived is Castle?

Deprivation score 9/10 (rank 3010 of 32844 in country).

What are house prices in Castle?

Based on 97 recent sales, the median price is £210,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

What's the Castle population and density?

Castle population is 6,878 with density 6962.2 per km².

Crime level in Castle is very high with about 265 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How much social housing is near Castle?

About 7.7% across the Castle area.

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About

Castle ward is located in the heart of Hastings, encompassing the historic Old Town and the iconic Hastings Castle. The area is known for its steep, narrow streets and medieval architecture, with many buildings dating back centuries. The ward includes the East Hill Cliff Railway and the Stade, home to Europe's largest beach-launched fishing fleet.

Visitors can explore the ruins of Hastings Castle, which overlooks the English Channel, or wander through the Old Town's independent shops and galleries. The area hosts events like the annual Jack-in-the-Green festival, celebrating local folklore. The seafront features traditional net huts and the Jerwood Gallery, showcasing contemporary art. Castle ward blends history with coastal life, offering a mix of heritage and modern culture.

Area overview

On average Castle has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 265 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Castle is £36,300 per year.

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

265

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

7.7%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Castle Population

6,878

Population density

6,962.2 per km²

Demographics

British

5,166

75.12%

Other White

701

10.19%

Other

112

1.63%

Other Asian

103

1.5%

Irish

1.28%

Total population: 6,877

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,716

47.96%

Owns outright

829

23.17%

Owns with a mortgage

599

16.74%

Other social rented

247

6.9%

Other forms of private rent

110

3.07%

Total households: 3,578

Property prices in Castle

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £855,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£432,500	£432,500	£432,500	£432,500	£432,500
Flats	49	£132,000	£67,000	£110,000	£182,000	£257,800
Semi-Detached	4	£585,000	£378,619	£506,653	£628,750	£673,750
Terraced	43	£285,000	£196,500	£246,500	£378,750	£634,600

10 years price trend in Castle

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail