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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)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£488,750
Flats68£141,500
Semi-Detached9£290,000
Terraced76£249,522

10 years price trend in Castle

All postcodes in Castle

LE21WH

Lytton Road

LE21YG

Lorne Road

LE23BB

Springfield Road

LE23DE

Gainsborough Road

LE23DJ

Greenhill Road

LE23ER

Avenue Road Extension

LE23GZ

Campbell Street

LE26AF

Keble Road

LE27AA

Leicester City Centre

LE874AB

Leicester City Centre

LE11GS

Leicester City Centre

LE11LA

Northampton Square

LE11QA

Church Street

LE11QU

Queen Street

LE11TB

Burton Street

LE13RG

Lee Street

LE13XL

Archdeacon Lane

LE14AS

Church Gate

LE14PF

Highcross Street

LE14PG

Highcross Lane

LE15RB

Friar Lane

LE15WN

Castle Street

LE15XQ

Leicester City South

LE16AN

Albion Street

LE16AR

Calais Hill

LE16ES

Granby Street

LE16HH

Wellington Street

LE16NU

York Street

LE16ZH

Welford Place

LE17BF

Nelson Street

LE17GQ

De Montfort Street

LE17RJ

University Road

LE21TW

West Avenue

LE21ZH

Victoria Gardens

LE23EL

Avenue Road Extension

LE26AW

Brookland Road

LE26DW

Scott Street

LE27DD

Jarrom Street

LE27DH

Jarrom Street

LE874BT

Leicester City Centre

LE874BQ

Leicester City Centre

LE874DH

Leicester City Centre

LE874DS

Leicester City Centre

LE874EF

Leicester City Centre

LE11JB

Free Lane

LE11QD

Queen Street

LE14BE

Leicester City Centre

LE14JB

Freeschool Lane

LE14NN

Highcross Street

LE15YW

Leicester City Centre

LE16BD

Stamford Street

LE16HW

Wellington Street

LE16RP

King Street

LE17DT

Princess Road East

LE17GP

De Montfort Street

LE17HF

Lancaster Road

LE19SB

Granby Street

LE19SJ

Granby Street

LE27PP

Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South

LE21WF

Hartopp Road

LE21TT

Queens Road

LE25WS

Campbell Street

LE26EF

Herrick Road

LE26EW

Cowper Street

LE27DN

Atkins Street

LE12AE

Clyde Street

LE11SH

Campbell Street

LE13GP

Belgrave Gate

LE13HR

Belgrave Gate

LE13HS

Belgrave Gate

LE13UG

Orchard Street

LE13YF

Leicester City Centre

LE14AL

Butt Close Lane

LE14FY

Freeschool Lane

LE15EW

Leicester City Centre

LE15JE

Berridge Street

LE16WH

Newtown Street

LE17GB

De Montfort Square

LE17PA

Regent Road

LE27AJ

Leicester City South

LE21TR

West Avenue

LE21WB

Adderley Road

LE21YB

Leopold Road

LE23AD

Clarendon Park Road

LE23EJ

Avenue Road Extension

LE23EF

Landseer Road

LE23FN

Queens Road

LE26AA

Ashford Road

LE26AL

Morris Road

LE27NS

Gateway Street

LE11AP

Rutland Street

LE11DJ

Granby Street

LE11QH

St George Street

LE11SB

Rutland Street

LE13JR

Bedford Street South

LE15BQ

Every Street

LE16EJ

Granby Street

LE16JJ

Ashwell Street

LE16NW

York Street

LE17GH

Princess Road East

Data Sources

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