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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

NG16AJ

Maid Marian Way

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

NG71ES

Ogle Drive

NG29ZE

Castle

NG29YW

Castle

NG71BN

Tunnel Road

NG12DH

Long Row

NG17FE

Carrington Street

NG12HA

Castle

NG71FE

Castle Boulevard

NG23HX

Station Street

NG17HG

Canal Street

NG16GH

Park Row

NG29YH

Castle

NG12NW

St Peters Square

NG15AQ

College Street

NG11JD

Castle

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

NG29AU

Castle

NG12DB

Angel 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

NG16DP

Hounds Gate

NG71DF

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

NG71EL

Clumber Crescent South

NG13BU

George Street

NG16BJ

Maid Marian Way

NG71FD

Castle Boulevard

NG29ZZ

Castle

NG29XR

Castle

NG12JF

St Peters Gate

NG12EN

High Street

NG16JX

Maid Marian Way

NG17DN

Low Pavement

NG12BY

Angel Row

NG29NS

Castle

NG29BA

Castle

NG11EX

Lennox Street

NG29WA

Station Street

NG15AE

North Circus Street

Data Sources

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