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About

Castle ward encompasses a large rural area in North Yorkshire, centred on the market town of Richmond. The landscape is characterised by the River Swale and expanses of agricultural land, with scattered villages and hamlets. The namesake Richmond Castle, a Norman fortress, stands prominently on a cliff above the river, defining the area's historic core and offering views across the surrounding dales.

The ward's economy is largely based on farming and tourism, with Richmond serving as a hub. The town's cobbled marketplace and Georgian theatre, one of the oldest in continuous use in Britain, are central features. Much of the ward lies within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, providing extensive moorland and walking routes that shape the local way of life.

Area overview

On average Castle has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 208 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castle is £33,623 per year. There are 3 schools in Castle: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Castle is home to around 8,313 people, with a population density of about 5,469.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
208
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castle Population
8,313
Population density
5,469.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
121.86(+785%)
Violence and sexual offences
110.91(+155%)
Shoplifting
71.33(+727%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.66(+191%)
Public order
22.25(+148%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,039
84.65%
Other White
616
7.41%
Other Asian
111
1.33%
Bangladeshi
78
0.94%
Other
71
0.85%
Total population: 8,315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,663
23.86%
No qualifications
1,646
23.61%
Level 3 (A level)
1,143
16.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,057
15.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
804
11.53%
Total 16+ residents: 6,971

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,887
44.5%
Owns outright
892
21.04%
Owns with a mortgage
681
16.06%
Other social rented
529
12.48%
Other forms of private rent
150
3.54%
Total households: 4,240

Property prices in Castle

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £465,000.

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
Detached4£175,000
Flats22£104,000
Semi-Detached4£191,750
Terraced67£130,000

10 years median price trend in Castle

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

Data Sources

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