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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 47 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached15£275,000£2,805
Semi-Detached10£222,500£2,503
Terraced22£151,750£2,213

10 years median price trend in Castle

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

All postcodes in Castle

NG241AL

Middle Gate

NG249RG

Pelham Street

NG249QW

Pelham Street

NG241EY

Handley Court

NG249TQ

Castle

NG244AY

Chester Place

NG241AZ

Castle Gate

NG244BB

Albert Street

NG241BU

Kelham Road

NG241AG

Middle Gate

NG241FN

Mather Road

NG241AH

Castle

NG241ES

Bar Gate

NG249PZ

Castle

NG244RS

Deevon Farm Close

NG244SL

Trent Villas

NG249QE

Pelham Street

NG244XN

Britannia Court

NG241TP

Ossington Mews

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.