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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

NG13AL

Broad Street

NG71SL

Church Square

NG23BT

Waterfront Plaza

NG71FT

Castle Boulevard

NG11GX

Harnett Close

NG12DT

High Street

NG16BS

Friar Lane

NG29UU

Station Street

NG11FE

Goose Gate

NG29RB

Castle

NG12GJ

Byard Lane

NG11PU

St Marys Gate

NG12BL

Norfolk Place

NG11JT

Ristes Place

NG71DH

Maria Court

NG71BT

Hope Drive

NG71AB

Albury Square

NG11FY

Fisher Gate

NG11GN

Lower Parliament Street

NG71AN

Barrack Lane

NG11NG

Stoney Street

NG16FL

Friar Lane

NG71AW

Pelham Crescent

NG29ZF

Castle

NG12GH

Pepper Street

NG16HE

Mount Street

NG17LR

Broad Marsh Centre

NG16GN

Park Row

NG11JZ

Belward Street

NG71DP

Lenton Road

NG17DA

Albert Street

NG12HL

Bottle Lane

NG11QL

Halifax Place

NG29RL

Castle

NG12GS

Bridlesmith Gate

NG29WY

Castle

NG16AE

Lister Gate

NG29UW

Castle

NG71GX

Castle Bridge Road

NG71FJ

Castle Boulevard

NG71PQ

Barrack Lane

NG71DT

Lenton Road

NG71GE

Castle Marina Road

NG13AG

Heathcoat Street

NG29UE

Station Street

NG71BZ

Holles Crescent

NG12BT

Upper Parliament Street

NG13DW

Clinton Street East

NG13GA

Clumber Street

NG11JE

Castle

NG17DX

Middle Pavement

NG12AB

Upper Parliament Street

NG16GQ

Maid Marian Way

NG11JW

Belward Street

NG24PQ

Manvers Street

NG29ZB

Castle

NG16LD

Upper Parliament Street

NG71LD

Castle Bridge Road

NG12LH

South Parade

NG12JX

South Parade

NG16GL

Standard Hill

NG29UN

Station Street

NG17DE

Lister Gate

NG71PG

Foxes Close

NG13LL

Convent Street

NG16DD

Friar Lane

NG71HT

The Quays

NG12AA

Angel Row

NG71DE

Peveril Drive

NG11JG

Castle

NG11GT

Cliff Road

NG16HF

Bromley Place

NG71FA

Park Wharf

NG13DJ

Lincoln Street

NG12DP

Greyhound Street

NG13AZ

Western Street

NG15AB

The Ropewalk

NG11JU

Barker Gate

NG17DZ

Castle

NG13AH

Heathcoat Street

NG16NA

Mount Street

NG17BQ

Stanford Street

NG11JN

Bellar Gate

NG16BN

St James's Street

NG15AG

The Ropewalk

NG71BH

Duke William Mount

NG21AG

Castle Meadow Road

NG17AQ

Castle Gate

NG12ND

Wheeler Gate

NG16AB

Maid Marian Way

NG21AA

Wilford Street

NG16EB

Friar Lane

NG16GP

Maid Marian Way

NG16HJ

Cumberland Place

NG16BT

Friar Lane

NG71DG

Fishpond Drive

NG17DL

Lister Gate

NG29YU

Castle

NG16BH

Hounds Gate

NG15BG

Oxford Street

Data Sources

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