What home types are most common in Castle?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 47.8%, terraced 23.6%.

What's the average income in Castle?

Average resident income is about £40,277 per year.

How many households are in Castle?

There are 8,609 households in Castle

What are prices by property type in Castle?

Latest medians: Detached £488,750, Semi-detached £290,000, Terraced £249,522, Flats £141,500.

How deprived is Castle?

Deprivation score 7/10 (rank 11015 of 32844 in country).

What are house prices in Castle?

Based on 157 recent sales, the median price is £220,925; see the 10-year chart for trends.

What's the Castle population and density?

Castle population is 23,681 with density 6295.3 per km².

Crime level in Castle is very high with about 415 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How much social housing is near Castle?

About 19.9% across the Castle area.

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Q: What schools in Castle and how are they rated?

There are 9 schools in Castle: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / East Midlands / Leicester / Castle

About

Castle ward is located in the western part of Leicester, covering areas such as the city centre, West End, and parts of the cultural quarter. The ward is known for its mix of residential, commercial, and historic sites, including Leicester Castle and the medieval Guildhall. It is a central hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment, with Highcross and the surrounding streets attracting visitors.

The ward has a mix of modern developments and older architecture, reflecting Leicester’s growth over time. It includes student accommodations due to its proximity to De Montfort University. Public transport links are strong, with bus routes and the nearby railway station providing easy access. Green spaces like Castle Gardens offer a quiet retreat amid the urban environment.

Area overview

On average Castle has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 415 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Castle is £40,277 per year. There are 9 schools in Castle: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

415

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

19.9%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Castle Population

23,681

Population density

6,295.3 per km²

Demographics

British

10,419

44%

Indian

2,773

11.71%

Other White

2,731

11.53%

African

2,098

8.86%

Chinese

944

3.99%

Total population: 23,677

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

5,104

59.29%

Other social rented

1,109

12.88%

Owns outright

944

10.97%

Owns with a mortgage

917

10.65%

Social rents from council

275

3.19%

Total households: 8,608

Property prices in Castle

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £220,925 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £750,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£488,750	£311,625	£358,125	£637,500	£727,500
Flats	68	£141,500	£74,025	£110,000	£179,750	£250,000
Semi-Detached	9	£290,000	£166,400	£266,000	£330,000	£615,000
Terraced	76	£249,522	£175,000	£220,694	£300,000	£501,250

10 years price trend in Castle

All postcodes in Castle

LE20WU

Campbell Street

LE874BN

Leicester City Centre

LE874EP

Leicester City Centre

LE15FG

Leicester City Centre

LE11AJ

Humberstone Gate

LE11FB

Lower Free Lane

LE11LB

Church Street

LE13AG

Gravel Street

LE13AJ

Lee Street

LE13LH

Belgrave Gate

LE13LJ

Gower Street

LE13PT

Hill Street

LE15JN

Millstone Lane

LE13QD

Byron Street

LE15BX

Leicester City Centre

LE15ET

High Street

LE15FA

Leicester City Centre

LE15WD

Chancery Street

LE15YB

Leicester City Centre

LE16DP

Market Street

LE16HJ

Wellington Street

LE16PW

Dover Street

LE17JL

Leicester City South

LE17NG

Princess Road East

LE21XD

University Road

LE21XQ

Howard Road

LE23DB

Bonnington Road

LE26BH

West Knighton

LE27GY

Newarke Close

LE874AY

Leicester City Centre

LE11TH

Morledge Street

LE13FS

Belgrave Gate

LE13PJ

Humberstone Gate

LE13RF

Fleet Street

LE14SL

Darker Street

LE15BP

Horsefair Street

LE15DR

Loseby Lane

LE15QX

Friar Lane

LE15TU

York Road

LE16FL

Granby Street

LE16PA

Chatham Street

LE16RH

King Street

LE16TU

Leicester City South

LE17QR

Salisbury Road

LE19SD

Granby Street

LE19SW

Granby Street

LE19TG

Granby Street

LE874BL

Leicester City Centre

LE21AR

Salisbury Avenue

LE21TJ

Clarendon Park Road

LE21YN

Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South

LE23AJ

Clarendon Park Road

LE26BJ

West Knighton

LE26DL

Kingsley Street

LE27AB

Regent Road

LE27HD

Havelock Street

LE874EH

Leicester City Centre

LE11DE

Granby Place

LE11RB

Rutland Street

LE11SJ

Southampton Street

LE13JN

Bedford Street South

LE13AU

Fleet Street

LE13BD

Leicester City Centre

LE13FT

Leicester City Centre

LE13RL

Old Milton Street

LE14SA

Causeway Lane

LE15FL

Carts Lane

LE15GF

Hotel Street

LE15LS

Wycliffe Street

LE15YP

Coronation Place

LE16BT

Pocklingtons Walk

LE16QJ

Albion Street

LE16XE

Tower Street

LE17HG

Leicester City South

LE17LA

Princess Road East

LE21TN

Oxford Road

LE23AQ

Clarendon Park Road

LE23DP

Greenhill Road

LE23FQ

Queens Road

LE23ZT

Campbell Street

LE26EQ

Knighton Fields Road East

LE27EE

Grange Lane

LE11DL

Granby Street

LE11QB

Colton Street

LE11UT

Yeoman Lane

LE12AA

Fleet Street

LE15AJ

Leicester City Centre

LE14FR

High Street

LE14SD

Highcross Lane

LE14SN

Highcross Lane

LE15EN

Market Place

LE16AA

Bishop Street

LE16TR

Princess Road West

LE16RT

Duke Street

LE16WJ

Newtown Street

LE16YE

Regent Road

LE16YH

Regent Road

LE16YJ

Regent Road

LE17AE

Salisbury Road

LE17RU

Granville Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail