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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

CB31AQ

Madingley Road

CB30HN

Marion Close

CB30SZ

Castle Park

CB31TT

Eddington Avenue

CB30AL

Honey Hill Mews

CB30AQ

Castle Street

CB30JB

Sherlock Court

CB30LD

Howes Place

CB43QF

Canterbury Street

CB30DP

Storeys Way

CB31BH

Rudduck Way

CB30AX

Castle Park

CB30TE

Larmor Drive

CB30UD

Castle Street

CB30UN

Evolution Court

CB30BQ

Haymarket Road

CB30LB

Huntingdon Road

CB43PH

Oxford Road

CB30BT

Shelly Garden

CB30FU

Madingley Road

CB30HH

Huntingdon Road

CB30UE

Castle Street

CB43PP

Richmond Road

CB30BW

Mount Pleasant Walk

CB30DW

Bradrushe Fields

CB30UL

Galton Road

CB30WU

Wallace Road

CB31AR

Madingley Road

CB30DD

Buckingham Road

CB30HR

Sherlock Road

CB43JL

Windsor Road

CB43PU

Richmond Road

CB30AA

Lady Margaret Road

CB30BP

Shelly Row

CB30GX

Lawrence Weaver Road

CB30QZ

Eddington Avenue

CB31AS

Eddington Avenue

CB30TX

Madingley Road

CB30YW

Castle

CB43PT

Richmond Road

CB30BB

Castle Row

CB43QH

Priory Street

CB43YH

Castle Street

CB31AU

Madingley Road

CB43JW

Windsor Road

CB30DQ

Huntingdon Road

CB30HP

Sherlock Close

CB30HW

Sherlock Close

CB30JE

St Stephens Place

CB43PL

Oxford Road

CB30AZ

The Crescent

CB30UF

Falmouth Avenue

CB31BG

Rudduck Way

CB43QB

Halifax Road

CB43QP

Benson Place

CB43QX

Westfield Lane

CB30BE

The Terrace

CB30DG

Castle Street

CB31AE

Madingley Road

CB31AF

Madingley Road

CB43PR

Nursery Walk

CB30GS

Burlton Road

CB30XX

Genome Close

CB31BE

Rudduck Way

CB43QJ

Benson Street

CB31BS

Turing Way

CB31TY

Madingley Road

Data Sources

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