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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

NG29WD

Station Street

NG29WE

Station Street

NG29WF

Castle

NG29XA

Castle

NG29ZA

Castle

NG29AY

Castle

NG23EQ

Canal Street

NG15EF

The Ropewalk

NG23ER

Station Street

NG13LL

Convent Street

NG13AZ

Western Street

NG15BJ

Upper College Street

NG15DZ

The Ropewalk

NG16AF

Castle Gate

NG16GD

Maid Marian Way

NG17JF

Shortwood Close

NG23BH

Waterfront Plaza

NG71BD

Clumber Road East

NG71BY

Cavendish Mews

NG12AA

Angel Row

NG29UN

Station Street

NG29AU

Castle

NG11BT

Castle

NG29ZZ

Castle

NG12BT

Upper Parliament Street

NG29AG

Castle

NG11GJ

Woolpack Lane

NG11GY

Cliff Road

NG12EG

Pelham Street

NG16GX

Park Row

NG17FE

Carrington Street

NG17HD

Canal Street

NG17LR

Broad Marsh Centre

NG71AU

Pelham Crescent

NG71BU

Clare Valley

NG71DA

Park Drive

NG71DL

Hope Drive

NG71EQ

Cavendish Road West

NG71FH

Peveril Mews

NG12BP

Queen Street

NG29UH

Station Street

NG29WU

Castle

NG29UB

Station Street

NG15AE

North Circus Street

NG15AA

North Circus Street

NG13BP

George Street

NG11HW

High Pavement

NG11QN

Halifax Place

NG16AA

Castle Road

NG16AJ

Maid Marian Way

NG16FS

Royal Standard Place

NG17HG

Canal Street

NG71EA

Castle Mews

NG11HX

Castle

NG29AX

Castle

NG12BY

Angel Row

NG16DP

Hounds Gate

NG16AX

Upper Parliament Street

NG11GT

Cliff Road

NG11PH

St Marys Place

NG11PS

Broadway

NG12FZ

Fletcher Gate

NG12JQ

St Peters Chambers

NG13AX

High Cross Street

NG13BH

George Street

NG13ED

Clumber Street

NG15AS

Cottage Terrace

NG71AQ

Pelham Cottages

NG71AW

Pelham Crescent

NG71BN

Tunnel Road

NG71BQ

Park Valley

NG12HU

Castle

NG29YX

Castle

NG29WS

Castle

NG15BW

Oxford Street

NG29ZY

Castle

NG12NB

Friar Lane

NG71SW

Castle Boulevard

NG11AW

Huntingdon Street

NG13AY

East Street

NG15AQ

College Street

NG15DW

The Ropewalk

NG17AQ

Castle Gate

NG17DE

Lister Gate

NG21AG

Castle Meadow Road

NG71DY

Lenton Avenue

NG29XG

Castle

NG11JF

Castle

NG16FN

Park Row

NG11EJ

Cranbrook Street

NG11PJ

St Marys Gate

NG12GN

Bridlesmith Gate

NG15AG

The Ropewalk

NG15AX

Wellington Court

NG16GQ

Maid Marian Way

NG17AA

Hounds Gate

NG17DG

Low Pavement

NG71FZ

Kenilworth Court

NG12DA

Maypole Yard

NG29AS

Castle

Data Sources

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