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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

NG71LG

Hardwick Grove

NG16JP

West End Arcade

NG11PY

Kayes Walk

NG16JZ

West End Arcade

NG16BF

Spaniel Row

NG11GH

Woolpack Lane

NG29YL

Castle

NG11AP

Huntingdon Street

NG29AG

Castle

NG17AT

Castle Gate

NG16AX

Upper Parliament Street

NG11PB

Fletcher Gate

NG12AP

Upper Parliament Street

NG12DA

Maypole Yard

NG71ER

Fiennes Crescent

NG71DU

Lenton Road

NG71FL

Castle Boulevard

NG11AJ

Castle

NG71AE

Tennis Drive

NG29YN

Castle

NG71HW

Rock Drive

NG12AS

King Street

NG29ZN

Castle

NG71GT

Turnstone Wharf

NG23EQ

Canal Street

NG11EF

Lower Parliament Street

NG11GA

Woolpack Lane

NG16DQ

Friar Lane

NG17EG

Albion Street

NG29UA

Station Street

NG29UF

Station Street

NG17HP

Canal Street

NG16LE

Market Street

NG16FX

Standard Hill

NG71FW

Castle Quay

NG71EH

Clumber Crescent South

NG11AN

Plumptre Street

NG29XG

Castle

NG17DU

Castle Gate

NG71ND

Derby Terrace

NG16FH

St James'S Street

NG15AP

Upper College Street

NG17AE

Hounds Gate

NG17EL

Canal Street

NG71AU

Pelham Crescent

NG71DZ

Lenton Avenue

NG71AD

Tattershall Drive

NG29XA

Castle

NG11NU

Warser Gate

NG12JG

St Peter's Gate

NG17JF

Shortwood Close

NG71EY

Clumber Crescent North

NG11NN

Carlton Street

NG71LS

Derby Road

NG71EA

Castle Mews

NG71AZ

Cavendish Crescent North

NG11GD

Lower Parliament Street

NG11NB

Stoney Street

NG23NJ

Station Street

NG16DA

Friar Lane

NG29ZJ

Castle

NG71EN

Cavendish Crescent South

NG16FQ

East Circus Street

NG11HX

Castle

NG11HF

High Pavement

NG29UY

Station Street

NG23ER

Station Street

NG29ZD

Castle

NG71EG

Maxtoke Road

NG16JE

Long Row

NG12EG

Pelham Street

NG11AY

St Marys Gate

NG13LH

Huntingdon Street

NG16HL

Angel Row

NG16LA

Upper Parliament Street

NG71GA

Kingfisher Wharf

NG29WS

Castle

NG11HW

High Pavement

NG71BD

Clumber Road East

NG16NB

Mount Street

NG17FH

Canal Street

NG29UX

Station Street

NG13ED

Clumber Street

NG24UU

City Link

NG12FZ

Fletcher Gate

NG29XW

Castle

NG29AF

Castle

NG71HR

The Quays

NG15DT

The Ropewalk

NG16GR

Park Row

NG12EX

Victoria Street

NG13BN

Lincoln Street

NG12HU

Castle

NG13BT

Thurland Street

NG29WU

Castle

Data Sources

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