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England / East of England / Cambridge / Castle

About

Castle ward is a historic area in Cambridge, located northwest of the city center. It includes landmarks such as Castle Mound, a former Norman motte-and-bailey castle, and Shire Hall, the former county courthouse. The ward also features residential neighborhoods, green spaces like Castle Park, and the River Cam flowing along its eastern edge.

The area has a mix of architectural styles, from medieval remnants to modern developments. It is home to a range of amenities, including schools, shops, and local businesses. Castle ward’s proximity to the city center makes it a convenient location for residents and visitors alike. The ward’s history and urban character give it a distinct identity within Cambridge.

Area overview

On average Castle has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Castle is £56,980 per year.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 40 recent sales, the median property price is £600,625 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £2,250,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£785,000
Flats12£380,000
Semi-Detached8£725,000
Terraced15£585,000

10 years price trend in Castle

All postcodes in Castle

CB30SZ

Castle Street

CB31TT

Eddington Avenue

CB30DP

Storey's Way

CB31BH

Rudduck Way

CB30JB

Sherlock Road

CB30LD

Castle Street

CB43QF

Canterbury Street

CB30AX

Castle Park

CB30BQ

Haymarket Road

CB30LB

Beagle Road

CB30TE

Larmor Drive

CB30UD

Castle Street

CB30UN

Eddington & Castle

CB43PH

Oxford Road

CB30BW

Mount Pleasant Walk

CB30BT

Shelly Garden

CB30DW

Conduit Head Road

CB30FU

Madingley Road

CB30UL

Galton Road

CB30HH

Benson Street

CB30UE

Castle Street

CB43PP

Richmond Road

CB30AA

Lady Margaret Road

CB30BP

Shelly Row

CB30GX

Burlton Road

CB31AR

Madingley Road

CB31AS

Eddington Avenue

CB43PZ

Halifax Road

CB30DD

Buckingham Road

CB30HR

Sherlock Close

CB30TX

Madingley Road

CB43JL

Windsor Road

CB43PT

Halifax Road

CB43PU

Halifax Road

CB30BB

Castle Row

CB31AU

Madingley Road

CB43QH

Castle Street

CB43JW

Windsor Road

CB43YH

Castle Street

CB30DQ

Castle Street

CB30HP

Sherlock Close

CB30HW

Sherlock Close

CB30JE

St Stephen's Place

CB43PL

Oxford Road

CB30YJ

Eddington & Castle

CB30AZ

Fuller Way

CB30UF

Beagle Road

CB31BG

Rudduck Way

CB43PR

Nursery Walk

CB43QP

Benson Place

CB43QB

Canterbury Street

CB43QX

Westfield Lane

CB30DG

Castle Street

CB30BE

St Peter's Street

CB30EA

All Souls Lane

CB30GS

Burlton Road

CB30XX

Arbury

CB31AE

Madingley Road

CB31AF

Madingley Road

CB31BE

Rudduck Way

CB43PY

Halifax Road

CB43QJ

Benson Street

CB31BS

Eddington & Castle

CB31TY

Madingley Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.