Is Castleton a good place to live?
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In Castleton (S33 8), recorded crime is 11% below the national average, homes sell for around £501,000 on average, there is 1 school in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 11% below average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£501,000
Population
2,161
Recorded crime
238.1
Schools
1
Broadband
0%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Castleton S33 8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Castleton S33 8 is rated high. Around 8.8% of properties (51 of 581) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 36 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2025)
Annual sold price in S33 8, 1995–2025 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. Latest median £481,000. Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in S33 8 (May 24–Jun 26, average 6/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 56
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 16%
- Households
- 1,020
Owned 75% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for S33 8.
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Castleton S33 8: frequently asked questions
Is Castleton S33 8 a good place to live?
In Castleton (S33 8), recorded crime is 11% below the national average, homes sell for around £501,000 on average, there is 1 school in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Castleton S33 8?
Recorded crime in Castleton S33 8 runs at 238.1 per 1,000 properties, 11% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Castleton S33 8 safe?
Crime in Castleton S33 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Castleton S33 8 runs at 238.1 per 1,000 properties, 11% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Castleton S33 8?
Homes in Castleton S33 8 sell for around £501,000 on average, based on 10 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Castleton S33 8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Castleton S33 8 is rated high. Around 8.8% of properties (51 of 581) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 36 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Castleton S33 8?
There is 1 school in Castleton S33 8 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Castleton S33 8 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Castleton S33 8, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Castleton S33 8 a deprived area?
Castleton S33 8 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).