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About

Castle ward sits on the northwestern edge of the city centre, its historic core defined by Castle Hill and the adjacent Shire Hall. The area encompasses the site of the original Cambridge Castle, with only the motte and a later gatehouse remaining. Residential streets, including those around Magdalene Street, mix with civic buildings and several college properties, creating a quiet, elevated neighbourhood distinct from the busier central zones.

The ward is anchored by the large Castle Hill conservation area, preserving its distinct topography and architectural character. A key local feature is the Cambridge and County Folk Museum, housed in a former medieval inn on Castle Street. The area offers panoramic views over the River Cam and the backs of several colleges, connecting it visually to the wider city while maintaining a separate, village-like atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Castle has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castle is £84,047 per year. There are 1 schools in Castle: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Castle is home to around 7,861 people, with a population density of about 2,699.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castle Population
7,861
Population density
2,699.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.71(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.59(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.76(+21%)
Other theft
7.38(+33%)
Bicycle theft
7.25(+724%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,615
45.99%
Other White
1,675
21.31%
Chinese
637
8.1%
Indian
467
5.94%
Other Asian
289
3.68%
Total population: 7,860

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,461
62.89%
Level 3 (A level)
1,856
26.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
258
3.64%
No qualifications
223
3.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
125
1.76%
Total 16+ residents: 7,093

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
713
29.13%
Owns outright
616
25.16%
Owns with a mortgage
386
15.77%
Other forms of private rent
310
12.66%
Other social rented
293
11.97%
Total households: 2,448

Property prices in Castle

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £589,372 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £2,250,000.

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
Detached8£730,000
Flats16£382,500
Semi-Detached11£667,240
Terraced13£585,000

10 years median price trend in Castle

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

All postcodes in Castle

CB43PZ

Sydenham Terrace

CB31BJ

Castle

CB30YJ

Castle

CB43PY

Georges Terrace

CB30EA

All Souls Lane

CB30DU

Castle

CB30JD

St Christophers Avenue

CB30UB

Madingley Road

CB30AE

Pound Hill

CB30BH

Albion Row

CB30RD

Castle

CB30UW

Howes Place

CB30DB

Castle Street

CB30HL

Huntingdon Road

CB30AP

Castle

CB30EE

Madingley Road

CB30GU

Burlton Road

CB30HX

Hoadly Road

CB30AT

Castle

CB30EU

Lansdowne Road

CB30DL

Huntingdon Road

CB30DT

Storeys Way

CB30BU

Lady Margaret Road

CB30YQ

Castle

CB30BJ

Lady Margaret Road

CB30BD

St Peters Street

CB30DS

Churchill Road

CB31AD

Madingley Road

CB31BF

Rudduck Way

CB31TU

Burkitt Lane

CB30GY

Yeoman Drive

CB30HU

Woodlark Road

CB43PJ

Oxford Road

CB30AJ

Castle Street

CB30BX

Shelly Garden

CB43PW

Oxford Road

CB30FN

Fuller Way

CB30UQ

Falmouth Close

CB30UH

Beagle Road

CB31AB

Madingley Road

CB30DZ

Castle Street

CB30EY

Conduit Head Road

CB30RA

Castle Park

CB31TZ

Burkitt Lane

CB43BF

Castle Street

CB30DR

Storeys Way

CB30UX

Castle

CB30DE

Madingley Road

CB30BL

Mount Pleasant

CB30EZ

Madingley Rise

CB30HY

Eachard Road

CB30SH

Canterbury Street

CB30YR

Castle

CB43PN

Wentworth Road

CB30WS

Nature Road

CB30DH

Huntingdon Road

CB30DN

Benians Court

CB30HT

Woodlark Road

CB31AT

Madingley Road

CB31SE

Eddington Avenue

CB30AN

Castle

CB30AY

Castle

CB30BG

Honey Hill

CB31BR

Turing Way

CB30AH

Castle Street

CB30UZ

Bearsden Avenue

CB31BL

Castle

CB43QA

Halifax Road

CB43QS

Westfield Lane

CB30DX

Storeys Way

CB30HZ

Eachard Road

CB31BQ

Eddington Avenue

CB43PX

Halifax Road

CB43QE

Canterbury Street

CB30GZ

Yeoman Drive

CB30HS

Woodlark Road

CB31DE

Lewis Avenue

CB30WT

Down House Drive

CB43JJ

Windsor Road

CB30DF

Castle Street

CB43BJ

Benson Place

CB43QG

Canterbury Street

CB30BZ

Mount Pleasant

CB30UG

Plymouth Close

CB43QQ

Canterbury Close

CB30EX

Madingley Road

CB31AA

Eddington Avenue

CB30BN

Mount Pleasant

CB43QU

Canterbury Street

CB30RZ

Randal Way

CB30SJ

Shrewsbury Road

CB43PS

Richmond Road

CB30BY

Albion Row

CB30JA

Australia Court

CB43QT

Westland Terrace

CB31AG

Castle Street

CB43JN

Windsor Road

CB30BS

Shelly Row

CB30HA

Madingley Rise

CB30UP

Patagonia Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.