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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

NG17ET

Canal Street

NG29UU

Station Street

NG71NE

Castle

NG16NE

Mount Street

NG12JX

South Parade

NG17DB

Albert Street

NG17FL

Castle

NG11AQ

Huntingdon Street

NG11HS

Commerce Square

NG11QQ

Fletcher Gate

NG12JP

St Peters Gate

NG15BH

Oxford Street

NG23JL

The Great Northern Close

NG71DB

Park Drive

NG71EG

Maxtoke Road

NG71FG

Palatine Street

NG71TH

Avocet Wharf

NG11NG

Stoney Street

NG17DL

Lister Gate

NG29NR

Castle

NG29YN

Castle

NG12BB

South Parade

NG15DQ

College Street

NG12EA

Pelham Street

NG29AZ

Castle

NG11GL

Carter Gate

NG11GX

Harnett Close

NG11HF

High Pavement

NG11QR

Adams Walk

NG13BA

Lower Parliament Street

NG13GA

Clumber Street

NG16AB

Maid Marian Way

NG16BA

Hounds Gate

NG16JQ

Chapel Bar

NG17EH

Canal Street

NG17HP

Canal Street

NG71BT

Hope Drive

NG71EE

Clumber Court

NG71EZ

Barrack Lane

NG71GA

Kingfisher Wharf

NG11LY

Castle

NG71EL

Clumber Crescent South

NG24UU

City Link

NG12BH

King Street

NG17DU

Castle Gate

NG11AS

Huntingdon Street

NG13AG

Heathcoat Street

NG15AP

Upper College Street

NG16BJ

Maid Marian Way

NG16BT

Friar Lane

NG16DQ

Friar Lane

NG16HL

Angel Row

NG17BQ

Stanford Street

NG71AF

Western Terrace

NG71AS

Pelham Crescent

NG71FE

Castle Boulevard

NG71SL

Church Square

NG29UL

Station Street

NG16BS

Friar Lane

NG12JJ

Bank Place

NG13DN

Clinton Street West

NG12BL

Norfolk Place

NG16AD

Castle Road

NG11ER

Cranbrook Street

NG11FH

Hockley

NG11LX

Stoney Street

NG15BS

Regent Street

NG16HH

Cumberland Place

NG16JP

West End Arcade

NG17AW

Castle Gate

NG17EF

Greyfriar Gate

NG71FL

Castle Boulevard

NG29AW

Castle

NG16EE

Park Row

NG11PB

Fletcher Gate

NG23NJ

Station Street

NG12EB

Pelham Street

NG11LP

Barker Gate

NG16GN

Park Row

NG29YW

Castle

NG11FB

Brightmoor Street

NG15DJ

The Ropewalk

NG71AD

Tattershall Drive

NG71AG

North Road

NG71DD

Kenilworth Road

NG71DU

Lenton Road

NG71GF

Heron Wharf

NG13BN

Lincoln Street

NG16GY

Park Row

NG11JD

Castle

NG11BJ

Hockley

NG16GB

King Charles Street

NG16LE

Market Street

NG29XW

Castle

NG71FQ

Castle

Data Sources

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