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About

Castle ward sits in the heart of Nottingham, centred on the historic rock upon which Nottingham Castle stands. The area encompasses the immediate streets and slopes surrounding this landmark, including parts of the old lace market district. Its topography is defined by the sandstone outcrop, with streets like Friar Lane and Castle Road weaving around its base.

A network of ancient caves tunnels through the cliff beneath the castle grounds, a legacy of the area's medieval sandstone quarrying. The ward functions as a cultural and tourist hub, containing museums, the castle gatehouse, and the adjacent Brewhouse Yard. Residential properties are a mix of modern apartments and converted historic buildings, with the area largely dedicated to visitor amenities and civic functions.

Area overview

On average Castle has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 676 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castle is £60,132 per year. There are 3 schools in Castle: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Castle is home to around 10,868 people, with a population density of about 4,803.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
676
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castle Population
10,868
Population density
4,803.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
245.31(+612%)
Anti-social behaviour
195.34(+1057%)
Shoplifting
186.33(+2044%)
Other theft
88.79(+1458%)
Public order
77.2(+1016%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,777
53.16%
Other White
1,211
11.14%
Indian
653
6.01%
Chinese
591
5.44%
African
495
4.55%
Total population: 10,868

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,807
55.76%
Level 3 (A level)
2,944
28.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
572
5.49%
No qualifications
481
4.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
244
2.34%
Total 16+ residents: 10,414

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
3,122
60.41%
Owns outright
768
14.86%
Owns with a mortgage
706
13.66%
Other social rented
274
5.3%
Other forms of private rent
149
2.88%
Total households: 5,168

Property prices in Castle

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £1,275,000.

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
Detached5£675,000
Terraced17£360,000
Semi-Detached14£504,000
Flats93£175,000

10 years median price trend in Castle

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

All postcodes in Castle

NG29ZP

Castle

NG29ZN

Castle

NG29ZJ

Castle

NG29ZG

Castle

NG29ZD

Castle

NG29ZF

Castle

NG29ZB

Castle

NG29YZ

Castle

NG29YY

Castle

NG29YT

Castle

NG29YS

Castle

NG29YQ

Castle

NG29YH

Castle

NG29WA

Station Street

NG29UX

Station Street

NG29UT

Station Street

NG29UF

Station Street

NG29YU

Castle

NG29RD

Castle

NG29NT

Castle

NG29NS

Castle

NG29NQ

Castle

NG29NN

Castle

NG29NH

Castle

NG12HA

Castle

NG11EF

Lower Parliament Street

NG12AB

Upper Parliament Street

NG12AS

King Street

NG12GR

Bridlesmith Gate

NG15BT

Regent Street

NG16BH

Hounds Gate

NG16DH

Friar Lane

NG71AA

Newcastle Drive

NG71DT

Lenton Road

NG71DZ

Lenton Avenue

NG71EJ

Park Drive

NG71EX

Tennis Mews

NG71FA

Park Wharf

NG71LY

Clinton Terrace

NG16ND

Mount Street

NG16BN

St James's Street

NG29RE

Castle

NG29RR

Castle

NG11JR

Castle

NG12NR

Wheeler Gate

NG11PZ

Stoney Street

NG29ZE

Castle

NG11JW

Belward Street

NG13AA

Heathcoat Street

NG15AW

Derby Road

NG16FH

St James'S Street

NG71EF

Clumber Road West

NG71FJ

Castle Boulevard

NG71GU

Curlew Wharf

NG29XR

Castle

NG29RB

Castle

NG11FY

Fisher Gate

NG11GS

Pemberton Street

NG11JU

Barker Gate

NG11QA

St Marys Gate

NG12BF

Queen Street

NG12DR

Long Row

NG13AF

Heathcoat Street

NG16GJ

Standard Hill

NG23BJ

Waterfront Plaza

NG71AB

Albury Square

NG71DF

Hamilton Drive

NG71FF

Woodsend Wharf

NG71TN

Castle Marina Road

NG23EU

Station Street

NG11LB

Belward Street

NG11JB

Short Hill

NG11HZ

Hollow Stone

NG71DW

Lenton Road

NG23AB

Canal Street

NG29UD

Station Street

NG11JA

Hollow Stone

NG29YD

Castle

NG71PQ

Barrack Lane

NG16FB

Beast Market Hill

NG11LS

Stoney Street

NG11LW

Plumptre Place

NG11PF

St Marys Gate

NG12JS

South Parade

NG13AP

Broad Street

NG71BB

Cavendish Road East

NG71BG

Lincoln Circus

NG71DG

Fishpond Drive

NG71EW

Lenton Road

NG71GJ

Flamingo Court

NG29RL

Castle

NG16DD

Friar Lane

NG16HE

Mount Street

NG29AJ

Castle

NG29NP

Castle

NG17DZ

Castle

NG23NG

Station Street

NG12GH

Pepper Street

NG29YJ

Castle

NG16FQ

East Circus Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.