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About

Castle ward is a central area in Newcastle upon Tyne, covering key landmarks and historic sites. It includes the iconic Newcastle Castle, which gives the ward its name, as well as parts of the Quayside along the River Tyne. The area blends historic architecture with modern developments, featuring a mix of residential, commercial, and cultural spaces.

The ward is home to bustling streets like Grey Street, known for its Georgian buildings, and the Central Station, a major transport hub. Nearby, the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and the Sage Gateshead highlight the area's cultural significance. Castle ward's proximity to the city centre makes it a focal point for both locals and visitors.

Area overview

On average Castle has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Castle is £47,779 per year. There are 4 schools in Castle: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castle Population
14,201
Population density
664.6 per km²

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

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 306 recent sales, the median property price is £246,000 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
Detached124£388,750
Flats26£154,500
Semi-Detached89£237,452
Terraced67£189,950

10 years median price trend in Castle

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

All postcodes in Castle

NE137EG

Cheviot View

NE137FP

Cypress Point Grove

NE137LW

Church Close

NE137NE

High Ridge

NE139BE

Prendwick Avenue

NE139BF

Prendwick Avenue

NE32UB

Courtney Court

NE32UY

Cranleigh Avenue

NE137FE

Alwin Grove

NE137AW

Fawdon Walk

NE137DN

Wallington Avenue

NE139BU

Iveston Avenue

NE139FP

Newcastle Great Park & Dinnington

NE32UE

Cranleigh Avenue

NE32UG

Cranleigh Avenue

NE32UR

Brunton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.