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About

Castle ward is located in the eastern part of Newark-on-Trent, bordered by the River Trent to the south and east. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. Its streets are arranged around the historic core, with local businesses and services concentrated along London Road and Castle Road.

The ward is defined by Newark Castle, a ruined medieval fortress situated directly on the riverbank. The castle grounds and the adjacent riverside walk provide green space. The area includes the town's railway station, offering direct links to Nottingham and Lincoln, and is home to the Sir John Arderne public house, a building with historic origins tied to the site.

Area overview

On average Castle has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 374 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castle is £42,821 per year. There are 2 schools in Castle: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Castle is home to around 3,311 people, with a population density of about 827.4 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

374

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Castle Population

3,311

Population density

827.4 per km²

Crime

Shoplifting

202.66(+2182%)

Violence and sexual offences

154.03(+350%)

Anti-social behaviour

131.38(+700%)

Criminal damage and arson

49.53(+564%)

Public order

41.08(+489%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

2,674

80.81%

Other White

332

10.03%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

1.6%

Other

1.27%

Irish

0.85%

Total population: 3,309

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

860

29.5%

No qualifications

599

20.55%

Level 3 (A level)

485

16.64%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

408

14%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

314

10.77%

Total 16+ residents: 2,915

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

601

33.88%

Owns outright

492

27.73%

Owns with a mortgage

286

16.12%

Other social rented

264

14.88%

Other forms of private rent

3.33%

Total households: 1,774

Property prices in Castle

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £179,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	15	£267,500	£141,715	£242,500	£322,500	£797,500
Flats	2	£108,500	£105,350	£106,750	£110,250	£111,650
Semi-Detached	7	£192,000	£138,900	£186,500	£233,500	£267,400
Terraced	28	£145,000	£84,200	£129,000	£178,750	£261,950

10 years median price trend in Castle

All postcodes in Castle

NG249PZ

Castle

NG244SA

Farndon Road

NG249PL

Pelham Street

NG235ZB

Pelham Street

NG241WT

Mather Road

NG249EG

Pelham Street

NG241AX

Bar Gate

NG241BH

Beastmarket Hill

NG235AX

Pelham Street

NG241DR

Depot Yard

NG241GX

North Church Walk

NG244SB

Farndon Road

NG241EH

North Gate

NG241GH

North Gate

NG244AY

Chester Place

NG244UH

Coopers Yard

NG244RF

De Havilland Way

NG241HB

Queens Road

NG241JT

Mount Lane

NG249LB

Pelham Street

NG244UN

Victoria Street

NG241DL

Church Lane

NG241EG

Market Place

NG241JU

Jallands Row

NG244SP

Farndon Road

NG244UZ

Edward Avenue

NG244XG

Portland Street

NG241FN

Mather Road

NG241JR

Appleton Gate

NG244XE

Pelham Street

NG244RT

Lamb Close

NG241DX

White Hart Yard

NG241AJ

Boar Lane

NG241DP

Great North Road

NG241TP

Ossington Mews

NG249TU

Castle

NG249TP

Castle

NG241BZ

Tolney Lane

NG241DY

Castle

NG244SG

The Waterfront

NG244UL

Huddlestones Wharf

NG241XT

Castle

NG244RE

Spring Gardens

NG249DN

Pelham Street

NG241BS

Manners Road

NG241AT

Stodman Street

NG241EX

North Gate

NG241EY

Handley Court

NG244RU

The Maltsters

NG244WA

Parliament Court

NG228WY

Castle

NG241AW

Stodman Street

NG242YD

Pelham Street

NG244RP

Farndon Road

NG244RX

The Holt

NG244UW

Spring Gardens

NG244XB

Bowbridge Road

NG244XQ

Portland Court

NG241XB

Lombard Street

NG241XG

Lombard Street

NG244RS

Deevon Farm Close

NG244XF

Portland Street

NG249PA

Pelham Street

NG241DE

Stodman Mews

NG241JS

Church Walk

NG249FU

Pelham Street

NG241BA

Castle Gate

NG241EZ

North Gate

NG244BB

Albert Street

NG244SW

Farndon Road

NG249RG

Pelham Street

NG244BA

Leachs Buildings

NG244GU

Castle

NG249QW

Pelham Street

NG249QX

Pelham Street

NG241JQ

Mount Close

NG244BN

Green Lane

NG241EE

Bridge Street

NG244UU

Victoria Street

NG249HW

Pelham Street

NG249PQ

Pelham Street

NG241BE

Castle Gate

NG249TX

Castle

NG241BJ

Loveridge Mews

NG244BQ

Albert Street

NG244TP

The Osiers

NG244XN

Britannia Court

NG249LX

Pelham Street

NG249QJ

Pelham Street

NG241AQ

Castle

NG241FF

Mather Road

NG244TR

Mill Gate

NG249EJ

Pelham Street

NG249QD

Pelham Street

NG249QE

Pelham Street

NG241EN

Wilson Street

NG241EQ

Castle

NG241WY

Pelham Street

NG241XA

Castle

NG244UX

Princes Street

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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