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.
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £230 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £266,500 | £239 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £215,000 | £236 |
| Terraced | 22 | £162,500 | £222 |
| Flats | 1 | £65,000 | £108 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £267 | £160 | £229 | £216 |
| 2026 | £239 | — | £232 | £196 |
Annual council tax rates for Newark and Sherwood district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected councillors for Castle ward.
Michelle Elizabeth Home
Castle - Elected 6 Nov 2025
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Pelham Street
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Handley Court
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Castle
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Chester Place
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Castle Gate
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Albert Street
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Kelham Road
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Middle Gate
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Mather Road
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Castle
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Bar Gate
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Castle
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Deevon Farm Close
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Trent Villas
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Pelham Street
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Britannia Court
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Ossington Mews