Castle ward is located in West Northamptonshire, covering part of the town of Northampton. The area includes residential neighborhoods, local businesses, and green spaces such as Becket’s Park and the River Nene. It is known for its proximity to Northampton town center, providing easy access to shops, transport links, and amenities.
The ward has a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, catering to a range of residents. Educational facilities, including primary schools, are within the area, making it a practical choice for families. Castle ward also has historical significance, with landmarks like Northampton Castle’s remains nearby. The blend of urban convenience and quieter residential streets gives the area a balanced character.
On average Castle has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 330 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Castle is £40,315 per year. There are 4 schools in Castle: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £179,995 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 68 | £141,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £135,000 |
| Terraced | 74 | £205,000 |
10 years price trend in Castle
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Town Centre & Semilong
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Woolmonger Street
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St Peters Street
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Abington Street
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The Ridings
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Abington Street
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Town Centre & Semilong
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Drapery
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Castle Street
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Deal Court
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Oak Street
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Palmerston Road
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St Edmund's Road
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Cliftonville & Rushmere
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St Giles' Street
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Barry Road
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Castilian Street
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Kettering Road
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Abington Street
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St Michael's Road
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St Andrew's Street
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Lower Mounts
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St Michael's Road
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Cloutsham Street
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Colwyn Road
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Cliftonville & Rushmere
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Cliftonville & Rushmere
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Victoria Road
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Edith Street
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Ethel Street
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Cliftonville & Rushmere
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St James Mill Road East
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Hazelwood Road
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Gregory Street
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Town Centre & Semilong
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Albert Place
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Regent Street
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Herbert Street
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Earl Street
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Ash Street
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Clare Street
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Burns Street
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Perry Street
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St Michaels Avenue
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Palmerston Road
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Billing Road
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Thenford Street
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St John's Street
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St Michael's Road
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Town Centre & Semilong
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Towcester Road
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Castilian Street
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St John's Street
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Black Lion Hill
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Derngate
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Abington Street
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Market Square
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Campbell Square
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Grafton Street
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St Katherine's Square
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Silver Street
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St Michael's Road
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Cliftonville & Rushmere
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Henry Street
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Magee Street
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St Edmund's Road
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The Ridings
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Mare Fair
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Castilian Terrace
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Cheyne Walk
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Cliftonville & Rushmere
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Cliftonville & Rushmere
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Regent Street
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College Street
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Barrack Road
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Lower Bath Street
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Fort Place
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St Michael's Road
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Poole Street
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Alcombe Road
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Grove Road
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Campbell Square
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Brunswick Place
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Talbot Road
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Cliftonville & Rushmere
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Auctioneers Way
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Spring Gardens
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Kingswell Street
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Cliftonville & Rushmere
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Drapery
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Abington Street
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Chalk Lane
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Campbell Square
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Portland Place
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Craven Street
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Clare Street
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Great Russell Street
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.