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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

NG15DX

Cottage Terrace

NG29YT

Castle

NG11ER

Cranbrook Street

NG23BH

Waterfront Plaza

NG71BE

Park Drive

NG12BB

South Parade

NG12JJ

Bank Place

NG13AN

Broad Street

NG12DD

Castle

NG11GP

Poplar Street

NG11QX

Stoney Street

NG71DW

Lenton Road

NG29ZP

Castle

NG11HZ

Hollow Stone

NG11FF

Goose Gate

NG11LG

Stoney Street

NG12AY

King Street

NG23NG

Station Street

NG29UZ

Station Street

NG15DZ

The Ropewalk

NG71EF

Clumber Road West

NG11QR

Adams Walk

NG29AY

Castle

NG71DJ

Park Ravine

NG29NR

Castle

NG16HW

Market Street

NG71BY

Cavendish Mews

NG29YQ

Castle

NG11GY

Cliff Road

NG17AB

Hounds Gate

NG71BQ

Park Valley

NG16EL

Castle Place

NG16DH

Friar Lane

NG29UR

Station Street

NG71FN

Castle Boulevard

NG17DW

Lister Gate

NG12FS

Fletcher Gate

NG29ZH

Castle

NG71DY

Lenton Avenue

NG11AR

Huntingdon Street

NG11BJ

Hockley

NG29NQ

Castle

NG71BJ

Newcastle Circus

NG71AQ

Pelham Cottages

NG12NX

Exchange Walk

NG16JQ

Chapel Bar

NG15DJ

The Ropewalk

NG16HY

Market Street

NG11JH

Hollowstone

NG11LB

Belward Street

NG11JJ

Castle

NG71AX

North Road

NG16HH

Cumberland Place

NG15DQ

College Street

NG11QE

Pilcher Gate

NG29ZY

Castle

NG23EU

Station Street

NG11AT

Huntingdon Street

NG16AZ

Castle

NG11PJ

St Marys Gate

NG16JD

Hurts Yard

NG12BH

King Street

NG23AJ

Station Street

NG16JG

Bromley Place

NG71EU

Clumber Road West

NG11QT

Halifax Place

NG12NS

Wheeler Gate

NG16FN

Park Row

NG17AA

Hounds Gate

NG12EW

Victoria Street

NG71GW

Teal Wharf

NG71TB

Castle Boulevard

NG11JA

Hollow Stone

NG11LH

Stoney Street

NG11GW

Cliff Road

NG29WB

Station Street

NG71TL

Plover Wharf

NG29ZL

Castle

NG15BA

Derby Road

NG23ET

Station Street

NG13AA

Heathcoat Street

NG71BP

Tunnel Road

NG29NT

Castle

NG11FH

Hockley

NG11ES

Cranbrook Street

NG15AA

North Circus Street

NG16GE

Maid Marian Way

NG12ET

High Street

NG11NL

Carlton Street

NG13BE

George Street

NG21BJ

Castle Meadow Road

NG71SZ

Castle Boulevard

NG11FG

Brightmoor Court

NG11JF

Castle

NG71AL

North Road

NG12HB

Bridlesmith Walk

NG16FG

St James'S Street

NG29AJ

Castle

NG17HF

Canal Street

NG11QA

St Marys Gate

Data Sources

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