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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 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Castle is £47,779 per year. There are 4 schools in Castle: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castle Population
14,201
Population density
664.6 per km²

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

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 292 recent sales, the median property price is £246,000 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
Detached117£385,000
Flats25£154,000
Semi-Detached83£237,452
Terraced67£189,950

10 years median price trend in Castle

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

All postcodes in Castle

NE137EH

Dene Avenue

NE137FY

Dataller Drive

NE139AP

Elford Avenue

NE139BG

Holburn Walk

NE139DL

Hazelwood Road

NE139EL

Orangetip Gardens

NE32TX

Colnbrook Close

NE32YF

Hastings Avenue

NE32XR

Chichester Close

NE32YG

Marlborough Court

NE137AG

Newcastle Great Park & Dinnington

NE137AH

Newcastle Great Park & Dinnington

NE137AN

Brunton Lane

NE137DA

Belsay Avenue

NE137JJ

Main Road

NE137LX

Shaftoe Way

NE137LZ

East Acres

NE139AY

Abberwick Walk

NE32TH

Farn Court

NE137EP

Gill Court

NE137AE

Prestwick Carr Road

NE137AY

Charles Street

NE137BG

Kingston Park Road

NE137BZ

The Crosways

NE137FS

Collier Gardens

NE137LA

Ash Avenue

NE137NG

Castle Street

NE139EW

Newcastle Great Park & Dinnington

NE32TW

Hersham Close

NE32TY

Kingston Park

NE32UU

Lancing Court

NE137EA

Mason Street

NE137ND

High Ridge

NE32TF

Ousby Court

NE32XJ

Gloucester Court

NE32YS

Lancaster Court

NE137DS

Beacon Drive

NE137EB

Cheviot View

NE137ED

George Street

NE139BS

Aspenwood Grove

NE139DD

Bridget Gardens

NE139DX

Aspenwood Grove

NE139ES

Ringlet Drive

NE139NW

Brunton Lane

NE32XP

Chichester Close

NE32XQ

Chichester Close

NE32YW

Cranbrook Court

NE32YY

Hastings Avenue

NE139EY

Newcastle Great Park & Dinnington

NE137EQ

Cheviot View

NE136BT

Newcastle Great Park & Dinnington

NE137JW

Main Road

NE139DP

Elmwood Park Gardens

NE139FJ

Newcastle Great Park & Dinnington

NE32YZ

Marlborough Court

NE137AD

Prestwick Carr Road

NE137DU

Gill Court

NE137LY

Bracken Close

NE137NF

Chelton Close

NE139AS

Kimmerstone Road

NE139DF

Oakwood Drive

NE139DH

Ashwood Close

NE139EF

Peacock Chase

NE139FN

Newcastle Great Park & Dinnington

NE32TA

Warcop Court

NE137AP

Coach Lane

NE137DZ

Sandy Lane

NE137FN

Pine Valley Mews

NE137GE

North View

NE137JP

Front Street

NE137JZ

Oak Avenue

NE139AG

Hepburn Avenue

NE139AL

Brunton Lane

NE139AW

Nunnywick Way

NE139FQ

Newcastle Great Park & Dinnington

NE32UN

Epsom Court

NE137BY

Ogle Avenue

NE137DG

Arkle Street

NE137JL

Havannah Crescent

NE139AU

Hethpool Court

NE139DG

Hazelwood Road

NE139DN

Greville Gardens

NE139DQ

Elmwood Park Gardens

NE139FL

Newcastle Great Park & Dinnington

NE139FT

Newcastle Great Park & Dinnington

NE32YX

Lancaster Court

NE32TB

Hesket Court

NE32TZ

Cowdray Court

NE136PH

Newcastle Great Park & Dinnington

NE137BA

Hartley Court

NE139AF

Murton Street

NE32TE

Uldale Court

NE32YN

Ludlow Court

NE139FG

Newcastle Great Park & Dinnington

NE139FF

Speckledwood Way

NE137DL

Hawthorn Avenue

NE137JS

Main Road

NE137JT

Ash Avenue

NE137LQ

Front Street

NE32UD

Courtney Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.