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).
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Berridge Street
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Newtown Street
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De Montfort Square
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Regent Road
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West Avenue
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Adderley Road
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Leopold Road
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Clarendon Park Road
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Landseer Road
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Avenue Road Extension
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Queens Road
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Ashford Road
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Morris Road
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Leicester City South
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Gateway Street
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Granby Street
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York Street
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West Walk
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Rutland Street
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Granby Street
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St George Street
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Princess Road East
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Rutland Street
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Bedford Street South
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Every Street
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Princess Road East
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Granby Street
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Ashwell Street
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Knighton Park Road
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Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South
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Greenhill Road
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Pope Street
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Queen Street
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Fox Lane
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Causeway Lane
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York Road
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Horsefair Street
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Millstone Lane
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Carlton Street
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Carts Lane
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De Montfort Street
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The Oval
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Leicester City Centre
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Hartopp Road
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Clarendon Park Road
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Clarendon Park Road
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Bulwer Road
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Raeburn Road
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Burns Street
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Kingsley Street
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Grange Lane
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New Street
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Millstone Lane
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Eldon Street
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Applegate
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Silver Street
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Chancery Street
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Albion Street
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Belvoir Street
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King Street
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King Street
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De Montfort Street
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Salisbury Road
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Granby Street
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Granby Street
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Campbell Street
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Avenue Road Extension
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Knighton Fields Road East
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Leicester City Centre
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Leicester City Centre
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Free Lane
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Church Street
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St George Street
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Ann Street
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Crafton Street West
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Regent Road
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Garden Street
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Leicester City South
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Market Place
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Applegate
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Granby Street
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Bishop Street
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Wellington Street
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South Albion Street
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Princess Road Backways
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De Montfort Street
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De Montfort Street
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Cowper Street
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Howard Road
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West Avenue
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Howard Road
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Queens Road
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Ashford Road
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Knighton Junction Lane
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Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South
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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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Belgrave Gate
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Leicester City South
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.