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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

NG71RU

Castle Boulevard

NG23ES

Canal Street

NG13AH

Heathcoat Street

NG71FT

Castle Boulevard

NG12DD

Castle

NG17EL

Canal Street

NG29ZL

Castle

NG12DB

Angel Row

NG71AP

Barrack Lane

NG12JD

Castle

NG11AT

Huntingdon Street

NG11GP

Poplar Street

NG11JP

Plumptre Street

NG11PY

Kayes Walk

NG12HW

Poultry

NG13DR

Thurland Street

NG15AB

The Ropewalk

NG15AY

Park Terrace

NG16LD

Upper Parliament Street

NG17AB

Hounds Gate

NG23DQ

Station Street

NG71DE

Peveril Drive

NG29WB

Station Street

NG12AR

King Street

NG11LA

Barker Gate

NG11GR

Lace Way

NG71BE

Park Drive

NG16FL

Friar Lane

NG29UE

Station Street

NG11GW

Cliff Road

NG11JN

Bellar Gate

NG13GB

Clumber Street

NG15AF

East Circus Street

NG15BG

Oxford Street

NG16FJ

St James'S Street

NG16HX

Market Street

NG16LA

Upper Parliament Street

NG71EN

Cavendish Crescent South

NG71SZ

Castle Boulevard

NG16JG

Bromley Place

NG11LN

Belward Street

NG16GP

Maid Marian Way

NG11RB

Commerce Square

NG11JG

Castle

NG71LF

Potomac Mews

NG71LG

Hardwick Grove

NG71TD

Castle Boulevard

NG71DH

Maria Court

NG71BL

Newcastle Court

NG71AZ

Cavendish Crescent North

NG11AP

Huntingdon Street

NG11FD

Brightmoor Street

NG11JL

Plumptre Street

NG11PU

St Marys Gate

NG11QF

Pilcher Gate

NG12AY

King Street

NG13AL

Broad Street

NG15BA

Derby Road

NG16GL

Standard Hill

NG16JE

Long Row

NG17HL

Canal Street

NG71GP

Court View

NG71LD

Castle Bridge Road

NG16EL

Castle Place

NG29US

Station Street

NG17HF

Canal Street

NG11BH

Canal Street

NG71GE

Castle Marina Road

NG11LD

Plumptre Place

NG11NB

Stoney Street

NG12HB

Bridlesmith Walk

NG13BB

Lower Parliament Street

NG15DX

Cottage Terrace

NG16FG

St James'S Street

NG17DD

Lister Gate

NG71GX

Castle Bridge Road

NG71GY

Castle Boulevard

NG17EJ

Castle

NG11QS

Fletcher Gate

NG23ET

Station Street

NG16NA

Mount Street

NG11QT

Halifax Place

NG29YL

Castle

NG13DW

Clinton Street East

NG12EH

Pelham Street

NG29AD

Castle

NG12HG

Castle

NG11AJ

Castle

NG11JJ

Castle

NG16JX

Maid Marian Way

NG11ES

Cranbrook Street

NG11GA

Woolpack Lane

NG12NE

Wheeler Gate

NG12NW

St Peters Square

NG16EP

Spaniel Row

NG16HW

Market Street

NG23AJ

Station Street

NG29RQ

Castle

NG29UR

Station Street

NG29UY

Station Street

Data Sources

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