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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

NG16HF

Bromley Place

NG11AN

Plumptre Street

NG11AY

St Marys Gate

NG11FP

Hockley

NG11JQ

Malin Hill

NG11JT

Ristes Place

NG11LG

Stoney Street

NG11LL

Stoney Street

NG11NN

Carlton Street

NG11PR

Broadway

NG11QX

Stoney Street

NG12GJ

Byard Lane

NG15AD

Derby Road

NG15AU

College Street

NG15BQ

Regent Street

NG16HY

Market Street

NG17AR

Castle Gate

NG71AR

Pelham Crescent

NG71BX

Tattershall Drive

NG71DX

Lenton Avenue

NG71EB

South Road

NG71ER

Fiennes Crescent

NG71PG

Foxes Close

NG12HN

South Parade

NG29UZ

Station Street

NG29UW

Castle

NG11EQ

Beck Street

NG16AZ

Castle

NG29UP

Station Street

NG71SY

Castle Boulevard

NG11AR

Huntingdon Street

NG11DL

Southwell Road

NG11JZ

Belward Street

NG12ED

Pelham Street

NG12GB

Weekday Cross

NG12ND

Wheeler Gate

NG13AN

Broad Street

NG13DA

Lower Parliament Street

NG15DT

The Ropewalk

NG17AS

Castle Gate

NG17FF

Carrington Street

NG17FG

Carrington Street

NG17HB

Canal Street

NG71AX

North Road

NG71BZ

Holles Crescent

NG71DQ

Lenton Road

NG71DR

Hermitage Walk

NG71HX

Clinton Mews

NG71LS

Derby Road

NG29ZH

Castle

NG71GQ

Castle Boulevard

NG11EN

Lower Parliament Street

NG12BS

Castle

NG24RU

Castle

NG17DW

Lister Gate

NG11HN

High Pavement

NG12LH

South Parade

NG12NA

Wheeler Gate

NG13AJ

Broad Street

NG13BG

George Street

NG13BT

Thurland Street

NG17AT

Castle Gate

NG71BW

Huntingdon Drive

NG71FW

Castle Quay

NG71GT

Turnstone Wharf

NG71HR

The Quays

NG29WZ

Castle

NG71TB

Castle Boulevard

NG16HJ

Cumberland Place

NG11JE

Castle

NG71FB

Castle Boulevard

NG11GD

Lower Parliament Street

NG11GE

Maiden Lane

NG12EW

Victoria Street

NG12NX

Exchange Walk

NG16BB

Hounds Gate

NG17DX

Middle Pavement

NG71AL

North Road

NG71EY

Clumber Crescent North

NG21AB

Castle Meadow Road

NG29WY

Castle

NG29AF

Castle

NG16DA

Friar Lane

NG29BA

Castle

NG11GF

Pennyfoot Street

NG11HD

Plumptre Place

NG12ET

High Street

NG12JF

St Peters Gate

NG15DU

The Ropewalk

NG16FW

St James'S Terrace

NG16FX

Standard Hill

NG16JB

Long Row

NG17AD

Hounds Gate

NG17HW

Canal Street

NG71AY

Cavendish Crescent North

NG71FD

Castle Boulevard

NG71HW

Rock Drive

NG16AE

Lister Gate

NG16GH

Park Row

NG24PQ

Manvers Street

Data Sources

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