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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

LE11PA

Northampton Street

LE11RF

Rutland Street

LE13NP

Wilton Street

LE13QE

Bedford Street South

LE13RW

Clarence Street

LE13TE

Garden Street

LE15EL

Market Place

LE15HB

Horsefair Street

LE15QQ

Friar Lane

LE15QS

Friar Lane

LE16AG

Every Street

LE16QL

Belvoir Street

LE16SA

Chatham Street

LE16TP

Princess Road West

LE16WR

Tower Street

LE17LW

Lancaster Road

LE19SR

Granby Street

LE19SY

Granby Street

LE20PE

Leicester City South

LE21WN

Orlando Road

LE23DL

Greenhill Road

LE24XZ

Campbell Street

LE26AG

Knighton Junction Lane

LE26BA

Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South

LE26ES

Cowper Street

LE26DU

Lord Byron Street

LE27EF

Deacon Street

LE27NU

Grange Lane

LE874DL

Leicester City Centre

LE11GE

Leicester City Centre

LE17AX

Regent Road

LE12BH

Clyde Street

LE15LR

Leicester City Centre

LE11SW

Leicester City Centre

LE13LW

Bedford Street South

LE13PH

Humberstone Gate

LE16WA

Duke Street

LE14FP

High Street

LE15AD

East Gates

LE15BH

Friar Lane

LE16AZ

Chatham Street

LE16DS

Wellington Street

LE16PL

Dover Street

LE16RU

Welford Place

LE17EA

Leicester City South

LE17LG

Princess Road East

LE19SU

Granby Street

LE23EP

Avenue Road Extension

LE26BT

Longfellow Road

LE21WJ

Lytton Road

LE23EG

Landseer Road

LE27EN

Deacon Street

LE874DE

Leicester City Centre

LE50AE

Leicester City Centre

LE11DU

Granby Street

LE11DA

Leicester City Centre

LE13BJ

Leicester City Centre

LE13GQ

Belgrave Gate

LE15BF

Leicester City Centre

LE15DE

St Martins

LE15EH

Market Place Approach

LE15TE

Upper Brown Street

LE15TT

York Road

LE15YA

East Gates

LE16LP

Arnhem Street

LE16NL

Stamford Street

LE16WB

Duke Street

LE16XL

West Street

LE16XQ

West Street

LE17GT

De Montfort Street

LE19BG

Leicester City Centre

LE20PF

De Montfort Street

LE20QE

Leicester City Centre

LE21XB

Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South

LE21XL

Howard Road

LE23EH

Avenue Road Extension

LE874ED

Leicester City Centre

LE11SU

Wimbledon Street

LE11TQ

Halford Street

LE14SX

Causeway Lane

LE15DF

Leicester City Centre

LE15PH

Grey Friars

LE15TN

Norton Street

LE15XZ

Leicester City Centre

LE16BG

Chatham Street

LE16BW

Leicester City Centre

LE16EY

East Street

LE16WY

Turner Street

LE17BA

Nelson Street

LE17LF

Princess Road East

LE20QT

Leicester City South

LE21QZ

Cedars Court

LE21TG

Montague Road

LE21WR

St Leonards Road

LE21XR

St Leonards Road

LE23BD

Springfield Road

LE27BY

Castle View

LE27NX

Grange Lane

LE214BX

Campbell Street

LE874BG

Leicester City Centre

Data Sources

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