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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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 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
68
Deprivation level
1/10
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
29.26(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.79(+45%)
Other theft
7.51(+37%)
Bicycle theft
5.98(+604%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.85(-8%)
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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £607,995 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,350,000.

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
Detached25£669,995
Flats16£377,500
Semi-Detached11£685,000
Terraced15£540,500

10 years median price trend in Castle

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

All postcodes in Castle

CB43QS

Westfield Lane

CB31TZ

Burkitt Lane

CB30AA

Lady Margaret Road

CB30JD

St Christophers Avenue

CB30WU

Wallace Road

CB30FN

Fuller Way

CB30BH

Albion Row

CB30SJ

Shrewsbury Road

CB30RD

Castle

CB31BH

Rudduck Way

CB30WT

Down House Drive

CB43QU

Canterbury Street

CB30DU

Castle

CB30YR

Castle

CB30YJ

Wallace Way

CB30AX

Castle Park

CB30GU

Burlton Road

CB43PS

Richmond Road

CB43QP

Benson Place

CB31AA

Eddington Avenue

CB30LB

Huntingdon Road

CB30HW

Sherlock Close

CB31AR

Madingley Road

CB43PU

Richmond Road

CB30UW

Howes Place

CB30UP

Patagonia Way

CB30RA

Castle Park

CB31BJ

Castle

CB30HT

Woodlark Road

CB43JL

Windsor Road

CB30BP

Shelly Row

CB30GY

Yeoman Drive

CB31BR

Turing Way

CB31TU

Burkitt Lane

CB30GS

Burlton Road

CB30BZ

Mount Pleasant

CB30HS

Woodlark Road

CB43QE

Canterbury Street

CB30EZ

Madingley Rise

CB30UL

Galton Road

CB30HP

Sherlock Close

CB31AF

Madingley Road

CB30DW

Bradrushe Fields

CB43QX

Westfield Lane

CB30FU

Madingley Road

CB30RZ

Randal Way

CB30GX

Lawrence Weaver Road

CB30HX

Hoadly Road

CB43PX

Halifax Road

CB30UB

Madingley Road

CB43QH

Priory Street

CB30BB

Castle Row

CB30YW

Castle

CB31DE

Lewis Avenue

CB30AY

Castle

CB43PH

Oxford Road

CB43QQ

Canterbury Close

CB30DE

Madingley Road

CB30BY

Albion Row

CB30EU

Lansdowne Road

CB30DX

Storeys Way

CB43PW

Oxford Road

CB30JB

Sherlock Court

CB30UN

Evolution Court

CB43QF

Canterbury Street

CB43JN

Windsor Road

CB43BF

Castle Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.