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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 257 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 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
Semi-Detached85£238,000
Flats24£156,000
Terraced63£195,000
Detached85£375,000

10 years median price trend in Castle

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

All postcodes in Castle

NE32UD

Courtney Court

NE32XH

Kent Court

NE32XW

Wraysbury Court

NE137FZ

Dataller Drive

NE137JU

Pine Avenue

NE137LN

Farndale Close

NE137NA

East Acres

NE139BB

Thrunton Walk

NE139EG

Orangetip Gardens

NE32TD

Skelton Court

NE32XB

Yeadon Court

NE137AX

Enid Street

NE137FQ

Cypress Point Grove

NE137LL

Dunsley Gardens

NE139AZ

Humbleton Road

NE139DT

Merlin Chase

NE139EB

Speckledwood Way

NE139ET

Primrose Lane

NE139FY

Begonia Way

NE32UT

Esher Court

NE32XA

Ascot Walk

NE32XX

Launceston Close

NE32YL

Pelham Court

NE137AS

Coach Lane

NE137JB

Hall Drive

NE137JF

Hutchinson Court

NE137JN

Brenkley Close

NE137NQ

Castle Street

NE139AD

Rosebrough Road

NE139BN

Roseden Way

NE139DS

Roseden Way

NE139DU

Osprey Walk

NE139EP

Willowbay Drive

NE139FA

Sunflower Drive

NE32UF

Ascot Walk

NE32XG

Shoreham Court

NE136LQ

Cragside

NE137DF

Matfen Avenue

NE137EJ

Augusta Close

NE137LJ

Church Close

NE139BH

Wagonway Drive

NE139EH

Gatekeeper Close

NE139EU

Primrose Lane

NE139NX

Brunton Lane

NE139NY

Greenwood Close

NE32TT

Englefield Close

NE32XN

Faversham Court

NE137GA

Castle

NE137AU

Lieven Street

NE137BU

Windt Street

NE137LR

The Winding

NE139AJ

Learmouth Way

NE139BT

Nettlesworth Avenue

NE32TL

Brunton Walk

NE32TN

Hersham Close

NE32UH

Ascot Court

NE32XU

Aberdeen Court

NE32XZ

Huntingdon Close

NE137JE

Holmes Close

NE137AB

Castle

NE137LP

Prestwick Road

NE139AE

Shoreswood Way

NE139AN

Carlington Walk

NE139EX

Bramble Way

NE139FD

Tulip Avenue

NE32TU

Englefield Close

NE137EE

Edwin Street

NE137FX

Corver Crescent

NE137JD

Briardale

NE137LD

Main Road

NE139BD

Roseden Way

NE139DR

Elmwood Park Mews

NE139FH

Camellia Avenue

NE139NT

Brunton Lane

NE32UP

Epsom Court

NE32UX

Cranwell Court

NE32XF

Shannon Court

NE32XL

Laleham Court

NE32XS

Huntingdon Close

NE32EL

Cranleigh Avenue

NE137AZ

Sandy Lane

NE137GD

Brunswick Industrial Estate

NE137LG

Front Street

NE139EQ

Willowbay Drive

NE139EZ

Poppy Place

NE139FZ

Caspia Lane

NE32XD

Yeadon Court

NE32XY

Huntingdon Close

NE32YQ

Abingdon Court

NE137NJ

Link Road

NE137DE

Newham Avenue

NE137EN

Cooperative Terrace

NE137FG

Bowmont Chase

NE139DJ

Birchwood Chase

NE139FE

Roseden Way

NE139FW

Hebe Mews

NE139GB

Bowden Close

NE32TQ

Soulby Court

NE32TS

Englefield Close

NE32YR

Cranbrook Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.