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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

NE32YW

Lichfield Close

NE139FN

Poppy Place

NE137AF

March Terrace

NE32XT

Hereford Court

NE137EN

Cooperative Terrace

NE137DA

Heddon Avenue

NE137BZ

The Crossways

NE137EA

Mason Street

NE137DB

Belsay Avenue

NE137LZ

West Acres

NE137EP

Gill Court

NE139EF

Peacock Chase

NE139BR

Esperley Avenue

NE139AL

Brunton Lane

NE136DL

Old Great North Road

NE137JU

Pine Avenue

NE32TB

Hesket Court

NE139FH

Camellia Avenue

NE137AW

Fawdon Walk

NE32UH

Ascot Court

NE139AS

Kimmerstone Road

NE139DE

Shotton View

NE139DJ

Birchwood Chase

NE32UQ

Ascot Court

NE137LL

Dunsley Gardens

NE32XA

Ascot Walk

NE32XY

Huntingdon Close

NE137EX

Drysdale Court

NE32YN

Ludlow Court

NE139AN

Carlington Walk

NE137NU

Rochester Place

NE32TX

Windsor Walk

NE139NT

Brunton Lane

NE139EY

Buttercup Avenue

NE137JJ

Main Road

NE139BD

Roseden Way

NE32XS

Huntingdon Close

NE137BY

Ogle Avenue

NE32XR

Chichester Close

NE137AQ

Prestwick Road

NE139BY

Maynard Street

NE32TA

Warcop Court

NE32XZ

Huntingdon Close

NE137DG

Arkle Street

NE139BN

Roseden Way

NE139FZ

Caspia Lane

NE32XQ

Edinburgh Court

NE137FP

Cypress Point Grove

NE32UE

Ascot Walk

NE32UN

Epsom Court

NE32YG

Ravensworth Court

NE139BL

Wagonway Drive

NE137JY

Sycamore Avenue

NE136BT

Castle

NE137NE

Ridge Court

NE137FL

Pine Valley Mews

NE139EW

Daisy Field Way

NE32SW

Brunton Lane

NE139AU

Hethpool Court

NE137AP

Coach Lane

NE137GE

North Hill

NE137FJ

Augusta Park Way

NE32XN

Faversham Court

NE32YL

Pelham Court

NE137JW

Main Road

NE139FT

Roseum Grove

NE32TH

Farn Court

NE137FF

Alwin Grove

NE139NR

Brunton Mews

NE137LT

Merlay Drive

NE32TJ

Brunton Walk

NE32XL

Laleham Court

NE32UZ

Ascot Walk

NE137FU

Winder Drive

NE139EJ

Whiteadmiral Place

NE32TW

Hersham Close

NE32UL

Fetcham Court

NE139GD

Castle

NE32TT

Englefield Close

NE32SZ

Windsor Way

NE32TZ

Cowdray Court

NE139EQ

Willowbay Drive

NE137ES

Big Waters Close

NE139AZ

Humbleton Road

NE137EH

Dene Avenue

NE137BU

Windt Street

NE137DF

Matfen Avenue

NE137LH

North Mason Lodge

NE137LD

Main Road

NE137JP

Cochrane Terrace

NE137FW

Corver Crescent

NE139AH

Royle Close

NE139NW

Brunton Square

NE139BS

Elmwood Park Court

NE137DQ

North View

NE137FG

Bowmont Chase

NE137FR

Stoneman Court

NE139DA

Heron Crescent

NE139BX

Wagonway Drive

NE137FT

Winder Drive

Data Sources

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