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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

LE17AA

West Walk

LE17DR

Princess Road East

LE19TJ

Granby Street

LE21ZA

Knighton Park Road

LE23BE

Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South

LE23DN

Greenhill Road

LE26DX

Pope Street

LE11QW

Queen Street

LE11WT

Fox Lane

LE15BJ

Horsefair Street

LE14SH

Causeway Lane

LE15AA

York Road

LE15JP

Millstone Lane

LE15UE

Carlton Street

LE15YN

Carts Lane

LE17AJ

De Montfort Street

LE17ND

The Oval

LE20QN

Leicester City Centre

LE21WE

Hartopp Road

LE23AF

Clarendon Park Road

LE23AG

Clarendon Park Road

LE23BW

Bulwer Road

LE23DR

Raeburn Road

LE26DJ

Burns Street

LE26DY

Kingsley Street

LE27NW

Grange Lane

LE13QL

Eldon Street

LE15AS

Millstone Lane

LE15EU

Silver Street

LE15NA

New Street

LE15NS

Applegate

LE15XH

Chancery Street

LE16GB

Albion Street

LE16QD

Belvoir Street

LE16RJ

King Street

LE16RN

King Street

LE17GN

De Montfort Street

LE17RL

Salisbury Road

LE19SN

Granby Street

LE19SQ

Granby Street

LE23EQ

Avenue Road Extension

LE26DP

Knighton Fields Road East

LE874BA

Leicester City Centre

LE874BU

Leicester City Centre

LE15LD

Applegate

LE17DD

Regent Road

LE11HL

Free Lane

LE11LG

Church Street

LE11QG

St George Street

LE11SR

Ann Street

LE12DE

Crafton Street West

LE13UA

Garden Street

LE15DL

Leicester City South

LE15HP

Market Place

LE16EH

Bishop Street

LE16FB

Granby Street

LE16HN

Wellington Street

LE16JL

South Albion Street

LE16TT

Princess Road Backways

LE17GA

De Montfort Street

LE17LT

De Montfort Street

LE21TS

West Avenue

LE21WP

Queens Road

LE21XG

Howard Road

LE21XH

Howard Road

LE26AN

Ashford Road

LE26AR

Knighton Junction Lane

LE26BF

Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South

LE26ET

Cowper Street

LE874DD

Leicester City Centre

LE874DN

Leicester City Centre

LE874EQ

Leicester City Centre

LE15AE

Leicester City Centre

LE11AF

Colton Street

LE13AH

Lee Street

LE13AL

Church Gate

LE13BA

Leicester City Centre

LE13GG

Belgrave Gate

LE13PL

Humberstone Gate

LE15AW

Hotel Street

LE15BT

Leicester City Centre

LE15BW

Friar Lane

LE15FQ

Guildhall Lane

LE15GD

Leicester City Centre

LE15TS

Lower Brown Street

LE15XU

Leicester City Centre

LE15XY

Bonners Lane

LE16HL

Wellington Street

LE16TE

King Street

LE16WS

Tower Street

LE16WT

Tower Street

LE20BQ

Leicester City South

LE20GY

Station Street

LE21TB

Central Avenue

LE21WQ

Queens Road

LE21XJ

Howard Road

LE26AD

Brentwood Road

LE27EG

Deacon Street

LE17QJ

Leicester City South

LE11LJ

Leicester City Centre

Data Sources

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