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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

NG16FS

Royal Standard Place

NG29UP

Station Street

NG71TJ

Dunlin Wharf

NG11GJ

Woolpack Lane

NG17DD

Lister Gate

NG11EJ

Cranbrook Street

NG71EJ

Park Drive

NG71FG

Palatine Street

NG15AS

Cottage Terrace

NG13BB

Lower Parliament Street

NG11LD

Plumptre Place

NG71AG

North Road

NG71BU

Clare Valley

NG11JL

Plumptre Street

NG71DR

Hermitage Walk

NG29AX

Castle

NG12HG

Castle

NG12GR

Bridlesmith Gate

NG71DA

Park Drive

NG12EH

Pelham Street

NG11QF

Pilcher Gate

NG15BQ

Regent Street

NG71GD

Wharf Road

NG11FJ

Brightmoor Street

NG71NE

Castle

NG71FB

Castle Boulevard

NG11HS

Commerce Square

NG29UJ

Station Street

NG71DD

Kenilworth Road

NG71UT

Kirtley Drive

NG12GP

Bridlesmith Gate

NG17DG

Low Pavement

NG11LN

Belward Street

NG11GG

Lower Parliament Street

NG13AX

High Cross Street

NG17FL

Castle

NG29UH

Station Street

NG29AS

Castle

NG12EB

Pelham Street

NG13AF

Heathcoat Street

NG11QP

Adams Walk

NG11JQ

Malin Hill

NG71TH

Avocet Wharf

NG71DQ

Lenton Road

NG13GB

Clumber Street

NG71AS

Pelham Crescent

NG15DW

The Ropewalk

NG29US

Station Street

NG16HS

Cumberland Place

NG17FF

Carrington Street

NG11BH

Canal Street

NG16JS

Maid Marian Way

NG71AR

Pelham Crescent

NG71EB

South Road

NG11LS

Stoney Street

NG17ET

Canal Street

NG11AQ

Huntingdon Street

NG17EF

Greyfriar Gate

NG16EG

Rutland Street

NG71LF

Potomac Mews

NG11JS

Barker Gate

NG23ES

Canal Street

NG11QS

Fletcher Gate

NG11LW

Plumptre Place

NG29UT

Station Street

NG71BW

Huntingdon Drive

NG15AX

Wellington Court

NG29NP

Castle

NG23DQ

Station Street

NG16GJ

Standard Hill

NG11LP

Barker Gate

NG71BL

Newcastle Court

NG11PZ

Stoney Street

NG11GL

Carter Gate

NG13BG

George Street

NG16GY

Park Row

NG71FF

Woodsend Wharf

NG23BJ

Waterfront Plaza

NG11QQ

Fletcher Gate

NG24RU

Castle

NG11AW

Huntingdon Street

NG13BP

George Street

NG11GR

Lace Way

NG29WD

Station Street

NG71GQ

Castle Boulevard

NG11GE

Maiden Lane

NG29YY

Castle

NG29ZA

Castle

NG15AU

College Street

NG71AP

Barrack Lane

NG29UL

Station Street

NG15BB

Derby Road

NG15DN

Park Terrace

NG11JB

Short Hill

NG12AR

King Street

NG29WF

Castle

NG29WZ

Castle

NG15AD

Derby Road

NG29NN

Castle

NG29YZ

Castle

Data Sources

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