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NG1 7AS

Castle Gate

Castle

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Overview

Postcode NG1 7AS is located in a minor urban area, within the Castle ward of Nottingham in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the City Centre & Trent Bridge area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 596.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.2× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in City Centre & Trent Bridge is £57,077 per year. The nearest station is Old Market Square Tram Stop, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Nottingham Castle Grounds.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
597
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

City Centre & Trent Bridge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,421 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

City Centre & Trent Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 596.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4%

Approximately 4.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in City Centre & Trent Bridge is £57,077 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from NG1 7AS.

Flood risk

No risk

City Centre & Trent Bridge near NG1 7AS 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG1 7AS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Old Market Square Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Old Market Square Tram Stop
0.2 mi

Lace Market Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Lace Market Tram Stop
0.3 mi

Royal Centre Tram Stop

Nottingham Express Transit

Walking directions to Royal Centre Tram Stop

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG1 7AS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miNottingham Castle GroundsSmallWalking directions to Nottingham Castle Grounds
0.1 miThe Green HeartSmallWalking directions to The Green Heart
0.2 miBrewhouse YardSmallWalking directions to Brewhouse Yard

Area Profile

Population
613
Population density
6,788.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
234.16(+580%)
Anti-social behaviour
185.36(+997%)
Shoplifting
132.92(+1430%)
Public order
74.29(+974%)
Other theft
72.47(+1171%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
255
41.8%
African
107
17.54%
Other White
44
7.21%
Chinese
42
6.89%
Indian
37
6.07%
Total population: 610

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
312
51.23%
Level 4+ (Degree)
205
33.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
6.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
3.61%
Other
15
2.46%
Total 16+ residents: 609

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
106
70.67%
Owns outright
22
14.67%
Owns with a mortgage
10
6.67%
Other forms of private rent
6
4%
Other social rented
5
3.33%
Total households: 150

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG1 7AS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG1 7AS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 2025Apartment 35, Hounds Gate Court, 14, Hounds Gate, Nottingham, NG1 7ABFlatsLeasehold£130,000
20 Jun 2025Apartment 16, Hounds Gate Court, 14, Hounds Gate, Nottingham, NG1 7ABFlatsLeasehold£195,000
27 Feb 2026Flat 27, Halley House, 35 - 37, Hounds Gate, Nottingham, NG1 7ADFlatsLeasehold£53,000
25 Jun 20253 - 5, Hounds Gate, Nottingham, NG1 7AAOtherFreehold£385,000
20 Jun 202524 - 30, Castle Gate, Nottingham, NG1 7ATOtherFreehold£1,325,000

Schools

In the NG1 7AS postcode area, located within City Centre & Trent Bridge, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG1 7AS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableStone Soup AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Outstanding

0.3 mi16 plusNottingham CollegeFurther education

Good

0.4 miNot applicableThe Nottingham Trent UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG1 7AS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG1 7AS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local25-29 Wheeler Gate, Nottingham, NG1 2NAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miNalla's Convenience Store9 Wheeler Gate, Nottingham, NG1 2NAWalking directions to Nalla's Convenience Store
0.1 miMSR Newsgroup3 Firar Lane, Nottingham, NG1 6BSWalking directions to MSR Newsgroup
0.1 miTesco Express8 South Parade, Nottingham, NG1 2JSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miShop Zerø42a Friar Lane, Nottingham, NG1 6DQWalking directions to Shop Zerø

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 7AS, 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)City Centre & Trent BridgeE02006904
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Nottingham 039BE01033400
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG1 7AS

Is NG1 7AS (City Centre & Trent Bridge) safe?

The area around NG1 7AS records about 597 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NG1 7AS?

The median sale price around NG1 7AS in City Centre & Trent Bridge is £206,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG1 7AS?

There are 19 schools close to NG1 7AS, including Stone Soup Academy (Outstanding), Nottingham College (Good) and The Nottingham Trent University (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NG1 7AS?

The closest station to NG1 7AS is Old Market Square Tram Stop, about 176 m away, serving the Nottingham Express Transit line.

How deprived is the area around NG1 7AS?

NG1 7AS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,421 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NG1 7AS (City Centre & Trent Bridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Nottingham East covering NG1 7AS 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).