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Spalding Castle

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About

Spalding Castle ward sits in the north of the town, with the River Welland and Vernatt's Drain forming its key boundaries. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing and newer developments. The ward includes the Castle Sports Complex, which provides local leisure facilities, and the surrounding streets are served by several local schools and shopping parades for everyday needs.

The ward's geography is defined by waterways and flat, open landscapes typical of the Fens. Agricultural land borders the residential areas, reflecting the district's farming heritage. A notable local landmark is the site of the former Spalding Castle, a medieval motte-and-bailey fortress, though only the earthworks remain visible near the river today.

Area overview

On average Spalding Castle has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 291 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Spalding Castle is £41,805 per year. Spalding Castle is home to around 2,563 people, with a population density of about 1,078.6 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
291
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Spalding Castle Population
2,563
Population density
1,078.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
132.66(+285%)
Anti-social behaviour
104.17(+517%)
Shoplifting
56.18(+546%)
Public order
35.12(+408%)
Criminal damage and arson
34.33(+361%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,803
70.37%
Other White
578
22.56%
Indian
23
0.9%
Other
20
0.78%
Other Asian
19
0.74%
Total population: 2,562

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
551
25.21%
Level 4 qualifications or above
469
21.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
340
15.55%
Level 3 (A level)
311
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
258
11.8%
Total 16+ residents: 2,186

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
429
36.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
319
27.06%
Owns with a mortgage
240
20.36%
Social rents from council
98
8.31%
Other social rented
57
4.83%
Total households: 1,179

Property prices in Spalding Castle

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£199
Sales (last 12 months)21
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £300K

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £199 per square foot) in Spalding Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £535,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Spalding Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£299,950£199
Semi-Detached3£168,000£217
Flats2£130,250£203
Terraced5£100,000£188

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Spalding Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spalding Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252,475£77,250£149,950£121,500
2017£212,500£115,000£156,250£139,000
2018£243,000£111,000£180,000£142,000
2019£256,000£108,750£120,000£118,500
2020£270,000£93,000£172,000£83,000
2021£274,250£107,000£296,500£99,950
2022£292,500£74,000£290,000£145,000
2023£300,000£75,000£160,000£226,475
2024£265,750£79,000£125,000£155,570
2025£282,950£129,000£198,500£106,000
2026£340,000£110,000£100,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spalding Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spalding Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£159£159£158£189
2017£180£173£159£153
2018£187£179£146£178
2019£187£164£180£171
2020£192£180£147£114
2021£195£166£145£165
2022£254£146£164£173
2023£247£144£179£216
2024£228£157£190£186
2025£205£175£214£188
2026£193£176£206
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spalding Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Spalding Castle in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.