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About

Castle Ward is located in the historic county of Cumberland, now part of Cumbria in northwest England. The area is known for its rural landscapes, with rolling hills and farmland dominating much of the scenery. It lies within the Lake District National Park, offering access to natural attractions like lakes and walking trails. The ward includes several small villages and hamlets, with traditional stone buildings reflecting its historic character.

The region has strong ties to agriculture, with sheep farming being a common activity. Local landmarks include remnants of medieval castles and churches, hinting at its past significance. Transport links connect Castle Ward to nearby towns, making it a quiet yet accessible part of Cumbria. The area appeals to those seeking a slower pace of life, surrounded by nature and history.

Area overview

On average Castle has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 182 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Castle is £36,655 per year. There are 3 schools in Castle: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
182
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castle Population
5,574
Population density
1,792.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,596
82.41%
Other White
414
7.42%
Indian
87
1.56%
Other Asian
77
1.38%
Other
57
1.02%
Total population: 5,577

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,314
42.25%
Owns outright
642
20.64%
Owns with a mortgage
544
17.49%
Other social rented
418
13.44%
Other forms of private rent
97
3.12%
Total households: 3,110

Property prices in Castle

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £750,000.

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
Detached2£216,250
Flats19£87,000
Semi-Detached5£135,000
Terraced71£114,000

10 years median price trend in Castle

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

All postcodes in Castle

CA11JY

Warwick Road

CA25UN

Hawick Street

CA27HZ

Newtown Road

CA27JG

Bright Street

CA27JL

Newtown Road

CA27PQ

Clift Street

CA38DG

Lowther Street

CA38DP

Drovers Lane

CA38PU

Lowther Street

CA38QJ

Market Street

CA19SQ

Rickergate

CA19SX

Rickergate

CA11HF

Chatsworth Square

CA11HZ

Albert Street

CA12AD

South Henry Street

CA25BS

Silloth Street

CA25UH

John Roberts Gardens

CA25UL

Duke Street

CA27DF

Bower Street

CA27JN

Cranbourne Road

CA38NH

Central Carlisle

CA38RH

Fisher Street

CA38RR

English Damside

CA11AB

Mary Street

CA11JA

Albert Street

CA27AX

Granville Road

CA38AD

Devonshire Street

CA38UH

West Walls

CA38UR

Castle Way

CA11JP

Aglionby Street

CA11LZ

Catholic Lane

CA11RD

Botchergate

CA12EP

Botchergate

CA19TD

Rickergate

CA25PU

Crummock Street

CA38HP

English Street

CA38UY

Corporation Road

CA38XP

Corporation Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.