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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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 359 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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 £42,808 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
359
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castle Population
3,311
Population density
827.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
170.95(+1867%)
Violence and sexual offences
145.88(+323%)
Anti-social behaviour
139.53(+726%)
Criminal damage and arson
49.23(+562%)
Public order
40.47(+485%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,674
80.81%
Other White
332
10.03%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
53
1.6%
Other
42
1.27%
Irish
28
0.85%
Total population: 3,309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
59
3.33%
Total households: 1,774

Property prices in Castle

Median price£183,000
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)55
Typical range (middle 50%)£144K – £253K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £183,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£266,500£247
Semi-Detached15£210,000£232
Terraced24£155,000£219
Flats1£65,000£108

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£294,950£120,000£159,975£121,500
2017£217,500£100,000£152,000£124,000
2018£229,950£111,000£169,500£143,500
2019£235,000£120,000£177,500£155,000
2020£254,975£80,000£165,000£190,000
2021£260,000£99,995£180,500£176,250
2022£310,000£96,995£195,000£175,000
2023£337,500£122,000£167,000£172,500
2024£295,000£159,750£216,250£173,750
2025£281,250£85,000£215,000£143,750
2026£242,500£190,000£167,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188£170£165£156
2017£191£174£193£170
2018£197£187£185£181
2019£200£187£174£169
2020£237£118£231£169
2021£240£216£197£165
2022£244£177£245£210
2023£270£193£260£194
2024£244£239£236£192
2025£269£160£229£216
2026£239£227£193
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newark and Sherwood district.

Band A£1,788
Band B£2,086
Band C£2,384
Band D£2,682
Band E£3,278
Band F£3,874
Band G£4,470
Band H£5,364

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Castle ward.

Local councillors

Michelle Elizabeth Home

Castle - Elected 6 Nov 2025

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Castle

Is Castle safe?

Castle records about 359 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Castle?

The median sale price in Castle is £183,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Castle?

Castle has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Castle?

Castle scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Castle sits around rank 6,579 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Castle?

The average household income in Castle is around £42,808 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Castle?

Castle is represented by 1 elected councillor: Michelle Elizabeth Home (Reform UK).

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Farndon Road

NG249PA

Pelham Street

NG244TR

Mill Gate

NG241FW

Mather Road

NG249HH

Pelham Street

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Castle

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Pelham Close

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Mill Gate

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The Maltsters

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Boundary Road

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Pelham Street

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Pelham Street

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Kelham Lane

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Pelham Street

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Pelham Street

NG249PP

Pelham Street

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Lamb Close

NG241FH

Sandhills Close

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Castle

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Mill Gate

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Pelham Street

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Pelham Street

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Mount Lane

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Victoria Street

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Castle Gate

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Castle

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Bainbridge Court

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Midland Terrace

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Pelham Street

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Farndon Road

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Stodman Street

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Pelham Street

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Mather Road

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Navigation Yard

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Castle

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Beastmarket Hill

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Portland Street

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Beaumond Cross

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Depot Yard

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Pelham Street

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Castle Gate

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Queens Road

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The Arcade

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King Street

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Bar Gate

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Castle Gate

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Pelham Street

NG249FU

Pelham Street

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Pelham Street

NG241EA

Market Place

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Farndon Road

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Boundary Road

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Castle

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Mill Gate

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Tolney Lane

NG241XA

Castle

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The Ivies

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Castle

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Pelham Street

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Mill Lane

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Ellerslie Close

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Marina View

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Mill Gate

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Farndon Road

NG249RU

Castle

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King's Road

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North Gate

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Pelham Street

NG244SE

Farndon Road

NG241AW

Stodman Street

NG244SG

The Waterfront

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Pelham Street

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Lombard Street

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Portland Street

NG241GH

North Gate

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Market Place

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Garood Close

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Bowbridge Road

NG244AX

Boundary Road

NG244UG

Victoria Street

NG249LX

Pelham Street

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Queens Head Court

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North Church Walk

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Mill Gate

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Pelham Street

NG241AN

Stodman Street

NG244US

Tannery Wharf

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The Wharf

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Portland Court

NG241BY

Great North Road

NG241AB

Kirk Gate

NG249PT

Pelham Street

NG241DF

Cullen Close

NG249QD

Pelham Street

NG241JU

Jallands Row

NG241BX

Kelham Road

NG244UF

Victoria Street

NG244RE

Spring Gardens

NG241ET

Brewers Wharf

NG241XG

Lombard Street