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.
On average Castle has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 411 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).
LE17LA
Princess Road East
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Oxford Road
LE23AQ
Clarendon Park Road
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Greenhill Road
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Queens Road
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Knighton Fields Road East
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Grange Lane
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Granby Street
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Colton Street
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Yeoman Lane
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Fleet Street
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High Street
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Highcross Lane
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Highcross Lane
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Leicester City Centre
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Market Place
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Bishop Street
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Duke Street
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Princess Road West
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Newtown Street
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Regent Road
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Regent Road
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Regent Road
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Salisbury Road
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Granville Road
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Lytton Road
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Lorne Road
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Springfield Road
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Gainsborough Road
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Greenhill Road
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Avenue Road Extension
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Campbell Street
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Keble Road
LE27AA
Leicester City Centre
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Leicester City Centre
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Burton Street
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Nelson Street
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Leicester City Centre
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Northampton Square
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Church Street
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Queen Street
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Lee Street
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Archdeacon Lane
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Church Gate
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Highcross Street
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Highcross Lane
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Friar Lane
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Castle Street
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Leicester City South
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Albion Street
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Calais Hill
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Granby Street
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Wellington Street
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York Street
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Welford Place
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De Montfort Street
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University Road
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West Avenue
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Victoria Gardens
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Avenue Road Extension
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Brookland Road
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Scott Street
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Jarrom Street
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Jarrom Street
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Leicester City Centre
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Leicester City Centre
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Leicester City Centre
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Leicester City Centre
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Leicester City Centre
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Wellington Street
LE11JB
Free Lane
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Queen Street
LE14BE
Leicester City Centre
LE14JB
Freeschool Lane
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Highcross Street
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Leicester City Centre
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Stamford Street
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King Street
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Princess Road East
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De Montfort Street
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Lancaster Road
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Granby Street
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Granby Street
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Cowper Street
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Queens Road
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Hartopp Road
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Campbell Street
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Herrick Road
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Atkins Street
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Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South
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Campbell Street
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Clyde Street
LE13GP
Belgrave Gate
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Belgrave Gate
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Belgrave Gate
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Orchard Street
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Leicester City Centre
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Butt Close Lane
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Freeschool Lane
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Leicester City Centre
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.