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About

Castle ward encompasses the historic core of Newcastle upon Tyne, centred on the Norman castle keep that gives the area its name. The ward includes the Quayside along the River Tyne, a former industrial waterfront now lined with bars and restaurants. Its streets form a dense urban grid containing a major central railway station, law courts, and a significant portion of the city's business and administrative functions.

The area is defined by its architectural contrasts, where medieval structures like St Nicholas' Cathedral sit alongside modern office developments. A network of hidden alleys, known as 'chares', runs steeply down from the high street to the riverfront, preserving the medieval street pattern. This is the civic and commercial heart of the city, characterised by a daily influx of workers, students, and visitors navigating its sloping geography.

Area overview

On average Castle has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castle is £57,287 per year. There are 4 schools in Castle: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Castle is home to around 14,201 people, with a population density of about 664.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castle Population
14,201
Population density
664.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.79(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.04(-47%)
Other theft
8.94(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.34(-47%)
Vehicle crime
5.56(+24%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,732
82.62%
Indian
519
3.65%
Other White
282
1.99%
Arab
268
1.89%
Chinese
259
1.82%
Total population: 14,200

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,953
44.81%
Level 3 (A level)
1,775
16.06%
No qualifications
1,422
12.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,276
11.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
860
7.78%
Total 16+ residents: 11,053

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,802
47.92%
Owns outright
1,557
26.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
659
11.27%
Social rents from council
493
8.43%
Other social rented
214
3.66%
Total households: 5,847

Property prices in Castle

Based on 269 recent sales, the median property price is £247,995 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £890,000.

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
Detached111£379,000
Flats23£154,000
Semi-Detached79£237,452
Terraced56£190,000

10 years median price trend in Castle

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

All postcodes in Castle

NE137AF

March Terrace

NE137EH

Dene Avenue

NE137FY

Dataller Drive

NE139AP

Elford Avenue

NE139BG

Holburn Walk

NE139DL

Hazelwood Road

NE32TX

Windsor Walk

NE32XR

Chichester Close

NE139EL

Ringlet Drive

NE32YF

Hastings Avenue

NE32YG

Ravensworth Court

NE137AN

Brunton Lane

NE137DA

Heddon Avenue

NE137JJ

Main Road

NE137LX

Shaftoe Way

NE32TH

Farn Court

NE137AG

Prestwick Road

NE137AH

South View

NE137LZ

West Acres

NE139AY

Abberwick Walk

NE137AY

Charles Street

NE137BG

Woodend Way

NE137BZ

The Crossways

NE137EP

Gill Court

NE137FS

Collier Gardens

NE139EW

Daisy Field Way

NE32TW

Hersham Close

NE32TY

Windsor Walk

NE137LA

Ash Avenue

NE137NG

Dolphin Villas

NE32UU

Cosford Court

NE32TF

Ousby Court

NE32XJ

Gloucester Court

NE137ND

High Ridge

NE137DS

Darrell Street

NE137EB

Chapel View

NE139BS

Elmwood Park Court

NE139DX

Aspenwood Grove

NE139ES

Ringlet Drive

NE139NW

Brunton Square

NE32XQ

Edinburgh Court

NE137EA

Mason Street

NE32YS

Warwick Court

NE137ED

George Street

NE139DD

Bridget Gardens

NE32XP

Chichester Close

NE32YW

Lichfield Close

NE32YY

Marlborough Court

NE136BT

Castle

NE137JW

Main Road

NE139FJ

Dahlia Grove

NE137EQ

Cheviot View

NE139DP

Elmwood Park Gardens

NE139EY

Buttercup Avenue

NE32YZ

Wallington Court

NE137LY

Bracken Close

NE139DH

Ashwood Close

NE139FN

Poppy Place

NE137NF

Chelton Close

NE137AD

Prestwick Carr Road

NE137DU

Gill Court

NE139AS

Kimmerstone Road

NE139DF

Sir Bobby Robson Way

NE139EF

Peacock Chase

NE32TA

Warcop Court

NE137DZ

Beaumont Terrace

NE139FQ

Swallowtail Place

NE32UN

Epsom Court

NE137BY

Ogle Avenue

NE137DG

Arkle Street

NE139AU

Hethpool Court

NE139DN

Greville Gardens

NE139DQ

Elmwood Park Grove

NE139FT

Roseum Grove

NE32TB

Hesket Court

NE32TZ

Cowdray Court

NE137AP

Coach Lane

NE137FN

Pine Valley Mews

NE137GE

North Hill

NE137JP

Cochrane Terrace

NE137JZ

Oak Avenue

NE139AG

Hepburn Avenue

NE139AL

Brunton Lane

NE139AW

Saltwick Avenue

NE137JL

Havannah Crescent

NE139DG

Oakwood Drive

NE139FL

Wisteria Place

NE32YX

Lancaster Court

NE139AF

Murton Street

NE139FX

Castle

NE139GD

Castle

NE32TE

Uldale Court

NE136PH

Brunton Quarry

NE137BA

Brunswick Industrial Estate

NE32YN

Ludlow Court

NE137DL

Hawthorn Avenue

NE137JS

Main Road

NE137JT

Beech Avenue

NE139FF

Speckledwood Way

NE139FG

Tulip Avenue

Data Sources

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