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NG1 6EJ

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Overview

Postcode NG1 6EJ is located in a minor urban area, within the Castle ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the The Park & Castle area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 186.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in The Park & Castle is £70,116 per year. The nearest station is Old Market Square Tram Stop, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Nottingham Castle Grounds.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
186
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

The Park & Castle has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,480 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

The Park & Castle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 186.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in The Park & Castle is £70,116 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 150 ft away from NG1 6EJ.

Flood risk

No risk

The Park & Castle near NG1 6EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Old Market Square Tram Stop located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG1 6EJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Old Market Square Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Old Market Square Tram Stop
0.3 mi

Royal Centre Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Royal Centre Tram Stop
0.4 mi

Lace Market Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Lace Market Tram Stop

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG1 6EJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miNottingham Castle GroundsSmallWalking directions to Nottingham Castle Grounds
0.2 miThe Green HeartSmallWalking directions to The Green Heart
0.5 miNewcastle CircusSmallWalking directions to Newcastle Circus

Area Profile

Population
492
Population density
4,804.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
54.45(+222%)
Violence and sexual offences
54.04(+57%)
Vehicle crime
29.66(+620%)
Public order
23.16(+235%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.13(+184%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
52.94%
Other White
49
9.94%
Indian
41
8.32%
Chinese
22
4.46%
African
20
4.06%
Total population: 493

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
238
49.69%
Level 3 (A level)
187
39.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
5.22%
No qualifications
10
2.09%
Apprenticeship
7
1.46%
Total 16+ residents: 479

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
83
51.23%
Owns with a mortgage
38
23.46%
Owns outright
29
17.9%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.32%
Other social rented
4
2.47%
Total households: 162

Property prices in Castle

Median price£206,000
Price per sq ft£254
Sales (last 12 months)117
Typical range (middle 50%)£144K – £340K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £206,000 (about £254 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,000 up to £1,210,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£1,050,000£345
Semi-Detached9£515,000£339
Terraced14£388,680£315
Flats91£172,500£240

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£563,000£159,225£670,000£320,000
2017£535,000£162,000£543,000£294,000
2018£785,500£165,000£690,000£297,500
2019£545,000£157,250£610,000£276,500
2020£630,000£185,000£555,000£337,500
2021£900,000£190,000£483,750£408,750
2022£660,000£185,000£346,500£425,000
2023£751,500£200,000£575,000£414,000
2024£800,000£169,000£488,750£362,500
2025£700,000£175,000£516,500£358,000
2026£180,000£460,000£382,360
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£224£266£254
2017£287£225£245£223
2018£285£240£230£250
2019£367£223£305£226
2020£303£234£327£264
2021£351£241£279£267
2022£436£258£316£304
2023£345£263£310£282
2024£341£254£368£282
2025£338£252£337£314
2026£229£362£314
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG1 6EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG1 6EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Apr 20253, Castle Road, Nottingham, NG1 6AAOtherFreehold£1,555,000
19 Nov 2025Flat 406, Maid Marian House, 56, Hounds Gate, Nottingham, NG1 6BHFlatsLeasehold£34,000
14 Nov 2025Flat 316, Maid Marian House, 56, Hounds Gate, Nottingham, NG1 6BHFlatsLeasehold£37,750
11 Aug 2025Apartment 3, St. Marys Vicarage, Standard Hill, Nottingham, NG1 6GJFlatsLeasehold£415,000
29 Sept 2025Apartment 4, The Hollows, 5, St James'S Terrace, Nottingham, NG1 6FWFlatsLeasehold£113,000

Schools

In the NG1 6EJ postcode area, located within The Park & Castle, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG1 6EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableSt Joseph's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableThe Nottingham Trent UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

0.4 miNot applicableStone Soup AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG1 6EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG1 6EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express30-38 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham, NG1 6GFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miShop Zerø42a Friar Lane, Nottingham, NG1 6DQWalking directions to Shop Zerø
0.2 miMSR Newsgroup3 Firar Lane, Nottingham, NG1 6BSWalking directions to MSR Newsgroup
0.2 miNalla's Convenience Store9 Wheeler Gate, Nottingham, NG1 2NAWalking directions to Nalla's Convenience Store
0.2 miSainsbury's Local25-29 Wheeler Gate, Nottingham, NG1 2NAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Nottingham district.

Band A£1,837
Band B£2,143
Band C£2,449
Band D£2,755
Band E£3,368
Band F£3,980
Band G£4,592
Band H£5,511

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NG1 6EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matt Shannon

Castle - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Sam Lux

Castle - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Nadia Whittome

Nottingham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNottinghamE06000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyNottingham EastE14001410
WardCastleE05012277
ParishNottingham, unparished areaE43000016
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)The Park & CastleE02002895
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Nottingham 028FE01032522
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG1 6EJ

Is NG1 6EJ (The Park & Castle) safe?

The area around NG1 6EJ records about 186 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near NG1 6EJ?

The median sale price around NG1 6EJ in The Park & Castle is £206,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG1 6EJ?

There are 19 schools close to NG1 6EJ, including St Joseph's School, The Nottingham Trent University (Good) and Stone Soup Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NG1 6EJ?

The closest station to NG1 6EJ is Old Market Square Tram Stop, about 281 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.

How deprived is the area around NG1 6EJ?

NG1 6EJ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,480 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NG1 6EJ (The Park & Castle) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Nottingham East covering NG1 6EJ is Nadia Whittome (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Matt Shannon (Labour Party) and Sam Lux (Labour Party).