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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 676 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 7.0× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castle is £60,175 per year. 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
9.6%
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

Median price£201,000
Price per sq ft£254
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£142K – £338K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £201,000 (about £254 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,000 up to £1,210,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£1,050,000£345
Semi-Detached8£527,500£338
Terraced14£388,680£315
Flats86£172,250£239

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£563,000£159,225£670,000£320,000
2017£535,000£162,000£543,000£294,000
2018£785,500£165,000£690,000£297,500
2019£545,000£157,250£610,000£276,500
2020£630,000£185,000£555,000£337,500
2021£900,000£190,000£483,750£408,750
2022£660,000£185,000£346,500£425,000
2023£751,500£200,000£575,000£414,000
2024£800,000£169,000£488,750£362,500
2025£700,000£175,000£516,500£358,000
2026£180,000£460,000£382,360
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£224£266£254
2017£287£225£245£223
2018£285£240£230£250
2019£367£223£305£226
2020£303£234£327£264
2021£351£241£279£267
2022£436£258£316£304
2023£345£263£310£282
2024£341£254£368£282
2025£338£252£337£314
2026£229£362£314
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Nottingham district.

Band A£1,837
Band B£2,143
Band C£2,449
Band D£2,755
Band E£3,368
Band F£3,980
Band G£4,592
Band H£5,511

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Castle ward.

Local councillors

Matt Shannon

Castle - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Sam Lux

Castle - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

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NG71AA

Newcastle Drive

NG29RQ

Castle

NG23JL

The Great Northern Close

NG71FQ

Castle

NG13AP

Broad Street

NG17AS

Castle Gate

NG17AR

Castle Gate

NG11DL

Southwell Road

NG29UB

Station Street

NG16NE

Mount Street

NG17HD

Canal Street

NG29UD

Station Street

NG16GB

King Charles Street

NG11FB

Brightmoor Street

NG71DL

Hope Drive

NG11LL

Stoney Street

NG29XJ

Castle

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Ogle Drive

NG29ZE

Castle

NG29YW

Castle

NG71BN

Tunnel Road

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Long Row

NG17FE

Carrington Street

NG12HA

Castle

NG71FE

Castle Boulevard

NG17HG

Canal Street

NG16GH

Park Row

NG29YH

Castle

NG12NW

St Peters Square

NG15AQ

College Street

NG11JD

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NG71DN

Castle Grove

NG71EX

Tennis Mews

NG15BJ

Upper College Street

NG12JQ

St Peters Chambers

NG11BT

Castle

NG23AB

Canal Street

NG11GS

Pemberton Street

NG17AW

Castle Gate

NG71EP

Hardwick Road

NG71GU

Curlew Wharf

NG71GJ

Flamingo Court

NG17EJ

Castle

NG21AB

Castle Meadow Road

NG11PF

St Marys Gate

NG11FP

Hockley

NG12DB

Long Row

NG11RB

Commerce Square

NG71EZ

Barrack Lane

NG11LX

Stoney Street

NG15AY

Park Terrace

NG12HW

Poultry

NG71AF

Western Terrace

NG16FE

St James'S Street

NG12NR

Wheeler Gate

NG16EP

Spaniel Row

NG15DY

Newcastle Drive

NG12NE

Wheeler Gate

NG12JS

South Parade

NG13BH

George Street

NG71RU

Castle Boulevard

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Hounds Gate

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Hamilton Drive

NG15EF

The Ropewalk

NG11EQ

Beck Street

NG16BB

Hounds Gate

NG11PS

Broadway

NG16GD

Maid Marian Way

NG16HX

Market Street

NG16FB

Beast Market Hill

NG12HN

South Parade

NG17HW

Canal Street

NG71FZ

Kenilworth Court

NG29UQ

Station Street

NG17FG

Carrington Street

NG12GN

Bridlesmith Gate

NG11PH

St Marys Place

NG71DX

Lenton Avenue

NG71LY

Clinton Terrace

NG12NA

Wheeler Gate

NG71TA

Castle Boulevard

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Clumber Crescent South

NG13BU

George Street

NG16BJ

Maid Marian Way

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Castle Boulevard

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Castle

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Castle

NG12JF

St Peters Gate

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High Street

NG16JX

Maid Marian Way

NG17DN

Low Pavement

NG12BY

Angel Row

NG29NS

Castle

NG11EX

Lennox Street

NG29WA

Station Street

NG15AE

North Circus Street

NG16FS

Royal Standard Place

NG29UP

Station Street

NG71TJ

Dunlin Wharf

NG11GJ

Woolpack Lane