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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. 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
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

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £1,200,000.

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
Terraced23£140,000
Semi-Detached11£215,000
Flats1£105,000
Detached18£290,000

10 years median price trend in Castle

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

All postcodes in Castle

NG244SW

Farndon Road

NG249PA

Pelham Street

NG244TR

Mill Gate

NG241FW

Mather Road

NG249HH

Pelham Street

NG249RT

Castle

NG244XL

Pelham Close

NG244UA

Mill Gate

NG244RU

The Maltsters

NG244AU

Boundary Road

NG249PG

Pelham Street

NG249HW

Pelham Street

NG241DW

Kelham Lane

NG249RL

Pelham Street

NG228WG

Pelham Street

NG249PP

Pelham Street

NG244RT

Lamb Close

NG241FH

Sandhills Close

NG249RX

Castle

NG244TZ

Mill Gate

NG249QG

Pelham Street

NG249QS

Pelham Street

NG241JT

Mount Lane

NG244UU

Victoria Street

NG241BE

Castle Gate

NG249ZZ

Castle

NG244FL

Bainbridge Court

NG241BT

Midland Terrace

NG249QX

Pelham Street

NG244SQ

Farndon Road

NG241AT

Stodman Street

NG249PQ

Pelham Street

NG241FB

Mather Road

NG244GT

Navigation Yard

NG249TU

Castle

NG241BH

Beastmarket Hill

NG244XF

Portland Street

NG241XH

Lombard Street

NG241DR

Depot Yard

NG235ZB

Pelham Street

NG241BN

Castle Gate

NG241LH

Appleton Gate

NG241UD

The Arcade

NG244UQ

King Street

NG241AX

Bar Gate

NG241BA

Castle Gate

NG241ZZ

Pelham Street

NG249FU

Pelham Street

NG235GY

Pelham Street

NG241EA

Market Place

NG244SA

Farndon Road

NG244AZ

Boundary Road

NG241XT

Castle

NG244UE

Mill Gate

NG241BZ

Tolney Lane

NG241XA

Castle

NG244SR

The Ivies

NG241EQ

Castle

NG249QJ

Pelham Street

NG244TT

Mill Lane

NG241LL

Ellerslie Close

NG244GU

Marina View

NG244UD

Mill Gate

NG244SD

Farndon Road

NG249RU

Castle

NG241FA

King's Road

NG241EH

North Gate

NG241WY

Pelham Street

NG244SE

Farndon Road

NG241AW

Stodman Street

NG244SG

The Waterfront

NG249EJ

Pelham Street

NG241XB

Lombard Street

NG244XG

Portland Street

NG241GH

North Gate

NG241EG

Market Place

NG244FG

Garood Close

NG244XB

Bowbridge Road

NG244AX

Boundary Road

NG244UG

Victoria Street

NG249LX

Pelham Street

NG241EL

Queens Head Court

NG241GX

North Church Walk

NG244TS

Mill Gate

NG244WD

Pelham Street

NG241AN

Stodman Street

NG244US

Tannery Wharf

NG241EU

The Wharf

NG244XQ

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.