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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

NG11GU

Woolpack Lane

NG11JH

Hollowstone

NG11JS

Barker Gate

NG12DP

Greyhound Street

NG12GS

Bridlesmith Gate

NG13AB

Old Lenton Street

NG15AL

Wellington Circus

NG16FE

St James'S Street

NG16GE

Maid Marian Way

NG16HQ

Mount Street

NG71BJ

Newcastle Circus

NG71EU

Clumber Road West

NG71ND

Derby Terrace

NG12DZ

Angel Row

NG11LH

Stoney Street

NG11NL

Carlton Street

NG12EN

High Street

NG16JD

Hurts Yard

NG17AE

Hounds Gate

NG17DA

Albert Street

NG21AA

Wilford Street

NG71DJ

Park Ravine

NG71DP

Lenton Road

NG15DY

Newcastle Drive

NG16GF

Maid Marian Way

NG71UT

Kirtley Drive

NG16NB

Mount Street

NG12FS

Fletcher Gate

NG71TA

Castle Boulevard

NG11GH

Woolpack Lane

NG11HY

Short Hill

NG15DN

Park Terrace

NG16BF

Spaniel Row

NG71BP

Tunnel Road

NG71EH

Clumber Crescent South

NG71GD

Wharf Road

NG71GW

Teal Wharf

NG71TL

Plover Wharf

NG29UQ

Station Street

NG24LA

City Link

NG11EH

Lower Parliament Street

NG11QL

Halifax Place

NG12AP

Upper Parliament Street

NG12EX

Victoria Street

NG12HL

Bottle Lane

NG12JR

St Peters Church Walk

NG13DJ

Lincoln Street

NG16GR

Park Row

NG16JZ

West End Arcade

NG17DN

Low Pavement

NG71BH

Duke William Mount

NG71TJ

Dunlin Wharf

NG23HX

Station Street

NG16EJ

Castle Place

NG17FH

Canal Street

NG29UG

Station Street

NG11FE

Goose Gate

NG11FJ

Brightmoor Street

NG15BB

Derby Road

NG16EB

Friar Lane

NG71AN

Barrack Lane

NG71ES

Ogle Drive

NG71FN

Castle Boulevard

NG71HT

The Quays

NG11GG

Lower Parliament Street

NG29XJ

Castle

NG21EE

Burnham Way

NG17EG

Albion Street

NG29UA

Station Street

NG17HR

Canal Street

NG16JS

Maid Marian Way

NG11EX

Lennox Street

NG11FF

Goose Gate

NG11QE

Pilcher Gate

NG12DH

Long Row

NG12GQ

Bridlesmith Gate

NG13BU

George Street

NG17HT

Canal Street

NG23BT

Waterfront Plaza

NG71BA

Cavendish Crescent North

NG71BS

Park Valley

NG71DN

Castle Grove

NG71EP

Hardwick Road

NG16EG

Rutland Street

NG12DT

High Street

NG12JG

St Peter's Gate

NG29UJ

Station Street

NG16HS

Cumberland Place

NG11FG

Brightmoor Court

NG11GN

Lower Parliament Street

NG11NU

Warser Gate

NG11QP

Adams Walk

NG12GP

Bridlesmith Gate

NG12NS

Wheeler Gate

NG13BE

George Street

NG13LH

Huntingdon Street

NG21BJ

Castle Meadow Road

NG71AE

Tennis Drive

NG71DS

Lenton Road

NG71ED

Cavendish Crescent South

Data Sources

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