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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

NE139FR

Castle

NE137FA

Darrell Street

NE136DL

Old Great North Road

NE137FB

Rede Place

NE137FR

Stoneman Court

NE137JY

Sycamore Avenue

NE137LH

North Mason Lodge

NE139BQ

Leasingthorne Way

NE139EJ

Whiteadmiral Place

NE32TJ

Brunton Walk

NE32SZ

Windsor Way

NE137EL

Drysdale Crescent

NE139EA

Roseden Way

NE139BL

Wagonway Drive

NE136DN

Castle

NE137AJ

Brunton Road

NE137FF

Alwin Grove

NE137FL

Pine Valley Mews

NE137FW

Corver Crescent

NE137JX

Poplar Avenue

NE137NU

Rochester Place

NE137NW

Young Drive

NE139AH

Royle Close

NE139DE

Shotton View

NE139NP

Hawthorn Grange

NE32TG

Hawkshead Court

NE139DZ

Castle

NE137LT

Merlay Drive

NE139BJ

Wagonway Drive

NE139ED

Speckledwood Way

NE139FB

Lavender Drive

NE32XE

Yeadon Court

NE137DX

Brunswick Grove

NE139BA

Oakwood Drive

NE137AR

Strawberry Terrace

NE137DW

Drysdale Crescent

NE137EX

Drysdale Court

NE137FH

Augusta Park Way

NE137JH

Oakfield Grange

NE139AR

Warenton Way

NE139BP

Elmwood Park Court

NE32UA

Cowdray Court

NE32UW

Epsom Court

NE139DY

Castle

NE137FU

Winder Drive

NE137NL

Ferguson Crescent

NE139GA

Lynemouth Way

NE139NQ

Brunton Lane

NE32XT

Hereford Court

NE32YE

Clifton Court

NE32YH

Bromley Court

NE32YT

Pembroke Court

NE137JR

Main Road

NE137AF

March Terrace

NE137DY

Greenside Avenue

NE137FT

Winder Drive

NE137LF

Horton Crescent

NE139BY

Maynard Street

NE32TP

Colnbrook Close

NE32SW

Brunton Lane

NE137AA

Horton Grange Road

NE137AQ

Prestwick Road

NE137AT

Lola Street

NE137ES

Big Waters Close

NE139BW

Elemore Close

NE139BZ

Lambley Way

NE139EE

Comma Close

NE139ER

Willowbay Drive

NE32TR

Englefield Close

NE32UZ

Ascot Walk

NE32YJ

Windsor Court

NE137EY

Cheviot View

NE137LE

Main Road

NE139FS

Castle

NE137LB

Elm Avenue

NE137LS

Castle Way

NE137NP

Nicholson Close

NE139AT

Nunnywick Way

NE139AX

Newstead Road

NE139BR

Esperley Avenue

NE139DA

Heron Crescent

NE139DW

Osprey Walk

NE139EN

Brimstone Row

NE137GB

Castle

NE137DQ

North View

NE137DT

Grey Street

NE139AQ

Spindlestone View

NE139BX

Wagonway Drive

NE32UJ

Arundel Court

NE32UQ

Ascot Court

NE137DB

Belsay Avenue

NE137DP

Brookside Avenue

NE137FJ

Augusta Park Way

NE137JA

Churchside

NE137LU

The Crest

NE137NH

Castle Street

NE139DB

Greville Gardens

NE139NR

Brunton Mews

NE32UL

Fetcham Court

NE137BD

Waterford Park

Data Sources

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