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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

NE139EH

Gatekeeper Close

NE139FY

Begonia Way

NE139FQ

Swallowtail Place

NE137FN

Pine Valley Mews

NE139FL

Wisteria Place

NE139BZ

Lambley Way

NE137FB

Rede Place

NE137NW

Young Drive

NE32TP

Colnbrook Close

NE139ET

Primrose Lane

NE139EP

Willowbay Drive

NE137AX

Enid Street

NE32UG

Ascot Walk

NE139DD

Bridget Gardens

NE32UF

Ascot Walk

NE139AX

Newstead Road

NE139DQ

Elmwood Park Grove

NE137LA

Ash Avenue

NE137FH

Augusta Park Way

NE139ER

Willowbay Drive

NE137AD

Prestwick Carr Road

NE139BA

Oakwood Drive

NE139AW

Saltwick Avenue

NE137JN

Brenkley Close

NE137NL

Ferguson Crescent

NE139NY

Greenwood Close

NE139FS

Castle

NE139AP

Elford Avenue

NE32UT

Esher Court

NE137EJ

Augusta Close

NE136DN

Castle

NE139FB

Lavender Drive

NE137BD

Waterford Park

NE137DE

Newham Avenue

NE137NP

Nicholson Close

NE137DP

Brookside Avenue

NE139BP

Elmwood Park Court

NE137FY

Dataller Drive

NE32XD

Yeadon Court

NE139EL

Ringlet Drive

NE139ED

Speckledwood Way

NE137GD

Brunswick Industrial Estate

NE137JL

Havannah Crescent

NE137NH

Castle Street

NE32XX

Launceston Close

NE32YT

Pembroke Court

NE139GB

Bowden Close

NE137DT

Grey Street

NE32TN

Hersham Close

NE137GA

Castle

NE137BX

Ryall Avenue

NE139FD

Tulip Avenue

NE32UD

Courtney Court

NE139BT

Nettlesworth Avenue

NE32YY

Marlborough Court

NE139BU

Iveston Avenue

NE139FJ

Dahlia Grove

NE137LP

Prestwick Road

NE137DS

Darrell Street

NE136PH

Brunton Quarry

NE139DH

Ashwood Close

NE32EL

Cranleigh Avenue

NE139BF

Swinhoe Road

NE32UW

Epsom Court

NE137AG

Prestwick Road

NE137JB

Hall Drive

NE32UB

Courtney Court

NE139GA

Lynemouth Way

NE137JH

Oakfield Grange

NE32XU

Aberdeen Court

NE32TD

Skelton Court

NE32YE

Clifton Court

NE137LG

Front Street

NE139EN

Brimstone Row

NE137DN

Wallington Avenue

NE139EB

Speckledwood Way

NE137FA

Darrell Street

NE32TE

Uldale Court

NE139DS

Roseden Way

NE139AE

Shoreswood Way

NE139AD

Rosebrough Road

NE137NG

Dolphin Villas

NE137NQ

Castle Street

NE137NA

East Acres

NE139EG

Orangetip Gardens

NE139FX

Castle

NE32XF

Shannon Court

NE32TR

Englefield Close

NE137DZ

Beaumont Terrace

NE139DR

Elmwood Park Mews

NE139FR

Castle

NE137EB

Chapel View

NE32XW

Wraysbury Court

NE137DW

Drysdale Crescent

NE137AA

Horton Grange Road

NE139BH

Wagonway Drive

NE32UX

Cranwell Court

NE137AS

Coach Lane

NE137NF

Chelton Close

NE139DZ

Castle

Data Sources

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