Castle ward is a historic area in North Yorkshire, known for its strong ties to the region’s medieval past. The ward includes the ruins of Middleham Castle, once home to Richard III, and the nearby market town of Middleham, which retains much of its traditional character. The area is surrounded by rolling countryside, with walking trails offering views of the Yorkshire Dales.
Agriculture and tourism play key roles in the local economy, with many visitors drawn to the ward’s heritage sites and horse racing connections. The landscape features a mix of farmland and moorland, with the River Cover flowing through the area. Small villages and hamlets dot the ward, maintaining a quiet, rural atmosphere.
On average Castle has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 279 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Castle is £30,230 per year. There are 3 schools in Castle: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £131,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £465,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £272,500 |
| Flats | 32 | £100,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £231,250 |
| Terraced | 59 | £135,000 |
10 years price trend in Castle
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Plantation Hill
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St Nicholas Street
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Aberdeen Walk
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Belle Vue Street
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Clifton Street
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Aberdeen Walk
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Queen's Parade
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Scarborough Town & North Bay
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Scarborough Town & North Bay
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St Nicholas Street
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Prospect Road
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Aberdeen Walk
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North Street
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Alma Parade
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Mill Street
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Ramshill & South Cliff
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St Nicholas Street
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Brook Street
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Northway
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Falsgrave Road
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Aberdeen Walk
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Queen Street
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Alma Parade
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Burr Bank
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St Sepulchre Street
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Falsgrave Road
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Harcourt Place
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Westwood Close
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Vernon Road
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St Nicholas Street
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King Street
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Aberdeen Walk
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Melrose Street
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Brinkburn Road
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Hoxton Road
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Aberdeen Walk
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Bedford Street
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Swan Hill Road
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Somerset Terrace
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Northway
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Westborough
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Bland's Cliff
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Tuthill
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Cook's Row
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Paradise
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Church Stairs Street
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Albemarle Back Road
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Belle Vue Place
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Barwick Terrace
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Columbus Ravine
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Hoxton Road
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St Nicholas Street
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Scarborough Town & North Bay
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Friar's Way
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Burr Bank
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Scarborough Town & North Bay
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Castle Terrace
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Arundel Place
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Westborough
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Westwood
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Aberdeen Walk
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St Nicholas Street
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St Nicholas Street
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Barwick Street
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Gladstone Road
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Norwood Street
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.