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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 55 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
55
Deprivation level
3/10
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
23.87(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.91(-50%)
Other theft
8.38(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.92(-48%)
Public order
4.65(-43%)
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 289 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £850,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached106£364,750£3,000
Flats22£156,000£2,444
Semi-Detached94£233,250£2,692
Terraced67£190,000£2,287

10 years median price trend in Castle

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

All postcodes in Castle

NE32YX

Lancaster Court

NE139NQ

Brunton Lane

NE32XP

Chichester Close

NE139FW

Hebe Mews

NE137LN

Farndale Close

NE139AG

Hepburn Avenue

NE139DG

Oakwood Drive

NE137BG

Woodend Way

NE137EL

Drysdale Crescent

NE139FA

Sunflower Drive

NE137LR

The Winding

NE137LE

Main Road

NE137DX

Brunswick Grove

NE139EE

Comma Close

NE139FP

Florian Drive

NE32UU

Cosford Court

NE137AN

Brunton Lane

NE139EA

Roseden Way

NE137EG

Westfield Avenue

NE137DL

Hawthorn Avenue

NE32UJ

Arundel Court

NE137EE

Edwin Street

NE139DW

Osprey Walk

NE137LX

Shaftoe Way

NE137JE

Holmes Close

NE139AR

Warenton Way

NE137FZ

Dataller Drive

NE139FF

Speckledwood Way

NE32YF

Hastings Avenue

NE32TU

Englefield Close

NE32TY

Windsor Walk

NE137FE

Glen Drive

NE137JX

Poplar Avenue

NE139DT

Merlin Chase

NE137LB

Elm Avenue

NE139AQ

Spindlestone View

NE139DF

Sir Bobby Robson Way

NE137GB

Castle

NE139AF

Murton Street

NE136LQ

Cragside

NE137FX

Corver Crescent

NE32TL

Brunton Walk

NE32YJ

Windsor Court

NE32YH

Bromley Court

NE139DP

Elmwood Park Gardens

NE139BJ

Wagonway Drive

NE137LF

Horton Crescent

NE32TS

Englefield Close

NE137BA

Brunswick Industrial Estate

NE139DX

Aspenwood Grove

NE32XH

Kent Court

NE139BW

Elemore Close

NE137JD

Briardale

NE32UY

Gatwick Court

NE137AR

Strawberry Terrace

NE32YZ

Wallington Court

NE137LJ

Church Close

NE139AY

Abberwick Walk

NE137JS

Main Road

NE137FQ

Cypress Point Grove

NE137NJ

Link Road

NE139DN

Greville Gardens

NE32YQ

Abingdon Court

NE137ED

George Street

NE137FS

Collier Gardens

NE137DU

Gill Court

NE32YS

Warwick Court

NE32UA

Cowdray Court

NE139NP

Hawthorn Grange

NE139BB

Thrunton Walk

NE137JF

Hutchinson Court

NE137AB

Castle

NE139DY

Castle

NE137DY

Greenside Avenue

NE139EZ

Poppy Place

NE137JZ

Oak Avenue

NE137LS

Castle Way

NE137LQ

Front Street

NE139BE

Prendwick Avenue

NE137JR

Main Road

NE139EX

Bramble Way

NE32TF

Ousby Court

NE32YR

Cranbrook Court

NE137ND

High Ridge

NE139DL

Hazelwood Road

NE137AH

South View

NE137LW

Mitford Way

NE139BQ

Leasingthorne Way

NE32TG

Hawkshead Court

NE137EF

Walter Street

NE137AT

Lola Street

NE139DU

Osprey Walk

NE137EY

Cheviot View

NE137AU

Lieven Street

NE32UP

Epsom Court

NE139AT

Nunnywick Way

NE139FE

Roseden Way

NE137AJ

Brunton Road

NE137LU

The Crest

NE32XG

Shoreham Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.