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About

Castle ward encompasses the historic core of Hastings, centred around the ruins of its Norman castle atop the West Hill. The area is defined by steep, narrow streets like the Old Town's High Street, lined with timber-framed buildings and independent shops. The Stade fishing beach, with its distinctive net sheds and working fleet, forms its eastern boundary.

The ward includes the East Hill cliff, accessible by a funicular railway, offering expansive views over the town and English Channel. The Jerwood Gallery is a prominent cultural venue on the seafront. This area remains a working community, with the daily fish market and local pubs integral to its character, distinct from the more commercial central seafront.

Area overview

On average Castle has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 221 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 per household in Castle is £41,940 per year. Castle is home to around 6,878 people, with a population density of about 6,962.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
221
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
112.82(+258%)
Shoplifting
52.34(+553%)
Anti-social behaviour
47.98(+314%)
Public order
26.46(+333%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.39(+248%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,166
75.12%
Other White
701
10.19%
Other
112
1.63%
Other Asian
103
1.5%
Irish
88
1.28%
Total population: 6,877

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,050
34.76%
No qualifications
1,067
18.09%
Level 3 (A level)
1,001
16.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
820
13.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
568
9.63%
Total 16+ residents: 5,898

Housing

Housing tenure

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 £875,000.

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
Detached1£432,500
Flats50£133,500
Semi-Detached3£610,000
Terraced43£285,000

10 years median price trend in Castle

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

All postcodes in Castle

TN343WN

Braybrooke Road

TN341DX

Castle Hill Passage

TN341NF

Devonshire Road

TN341SW

St Andrews Square

TN343DY

Castle Street

TN349NS

Castle

TN349SU

Breeds Place

TN341NN

York Buildings

TN343RG

Castle Hill Road

TN349SA

Breeds Place

TN349SJ

Breeds Place

TN343RB

Castle Hill Road

TN341LW

Dorset Place

TN341PY

Braybrooke Road

TN341JB

Harold Place

TN341QN

Portland Place

TN343LY

Vicarage Road

TN343RS

Milward Road

TN341PH

Queens Road

TN341PA

Castle

TN341PB

Wellington Square

TN343AA

Breeds Place

TN343JP

Alpine Road

TN343LX

Plynlimmon Road

TN343RQ

Castledown Terrace

TN349LF

Braybrooke Road

Data Sources

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