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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 123 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £1,210,000.

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
Detached2£955,000£3,030
Flats95£172,500£2,660
Semi-Detached9£515,000£3,649
Terraced17£360,000£3,384

10 years median price trend in Castle

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

All postcodes in Castle

NG71BA

Cavendish Crescent North

NG11EN

Lower Parliament Street

NG13DN

Clinton Street West

NG15AF

East Circus Street

NG13BA

Lower Parliament Street

NG16AD

Castle Road

NG13AB

Old Lenton Street

NG11JP

Plumptre Street

NG29UG

Station Street

NG12BF

Queen Street

NG16FJ

St James'S Street

NG71BS

Park Valley

NG12ED

Pelham Street

NG71SY

Castle Boulevard

NG17HT

Canal Street

NG21EE

Burnham Way

NG16ND

Mount Street

NG16AF

Castle Gate

NG12NB

Friar Lane

NG11GU

Woolpack Lane

NG15AW

Derby Road

NG16HQ

Mount Street

NG11HN

High Pavement

NG71EE

Clumber Court

NG29WE

Station Street

NG11QN

Halifax Place

NG17HB

Canal Street

NG29AZ

Castle

NG11AS

Huntingdon Street

NG71ED

Cavendish Crescent South

NG29RD

Castle

NG13AJ

Broad Street

NG11EH

Lower Parliament Street

NG71GP

Court View

NG29YD

Castle

NG29YJ

Castle

NG71SW

Castle Boulevard

NG17HR

Canal Street

NG29AW

Castle

NG71BB

Cavendish Road East

NG12BS

Castle

NG15BS

Regent Street

NG16EE

Park Row

NG29RR

Castle

NG29ZG

Castle

NG12JR

St Peters Church Walk

NG12BP

Queen Street

NG71AY

Cavendish Crescent North

NG29RE

Castle

NG11GF

Pennyfoot Street

NG12GQ

Bridlesmith Gate

NG15BT

Regent Street

NG11PR

Broadway

NG16GF

Maid Marian Way

NG71BX

Tattershall Drive

NG29AD

Castle

NG12JP

St Peters Gate

NG71EQ

Cavendish Road West

NG24LA

City Link

NG13AY

East Street

NG15BW

Oxford Street

NG11LA

Barker Gate

NG16JB

Long Row

NG71HX

Clinton Mews

NG16EJ

Castle Place

NG16BA

Hounds Gate

NG71FH

Peveril Mews

NG12EA

Pelham Street

NG12DZ

Angel Row

NG29YX

Castle

NG11FD

Brightmoor Street

NG12GB

Weekday Cross

NG17DB

Albert Street

NG15AL

Wellington Circus

NG17AD

Hounds Gate

NG13DR

Thurland Street

NG11HY

Short Hill

NG11JR

Castle

NG16GX

Park Row

NG12JD

Castle

NG11LY

Castle

NG16FW

St James'S Terrace

NG15DU

The Ropewalk

NG16AA

Castle Road

NG29YS

Castle

NG71GF

Heron Wharf

NG71EW

Lenton Road

NG71TN

Castle Marina Road

NG15BH

Oxford Street

NG12DR

Long Row

NG71TD

Castle Boulevard

NG71GY

Castle Boulevard

NG11HD

Plumptre Place

NG13DA

Lower Parliament Street

NG17EH

Canal Street

NG71BG

Lincoln Circus

NG71DB

Park Drive

NG17HL

Canal Street

NG71DS

Lenton Road

NG29NH

Castle

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.