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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Colton Street
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Lee Street
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Church Gate
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Humberstone Gate
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Leicester City Centre
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Hotel Street
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Leicester City Centre
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Friar Lane
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Guildhall Lane
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Leicester City Centre
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Lower Brown Street
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Leicester City Centre
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Bonners Lane
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Wellington Street
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King Street
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Tower Street
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Tower Street
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Station Street
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Central Avenue
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Howard Road
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Queens Road
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Brentwood Road
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Deacon Street
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Leicester City Centre
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Chatham Street
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Bedford Street South
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Leicester City Centre
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Clarence Street
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Northampton Street
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Rutland Street
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Wilton Street
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Garden Street
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Market Place
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Horsefair Street
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Friar Lane
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Friar Lane
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Every Street
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Belvoir Street
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Princess Road West
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Tower Street
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Lancaster Road
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Leicester City South
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Granby Street
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Granby Street
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Cowper Street
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Leicester City South
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Orlando Road
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Greenhill Road
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Campbell Street
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Knighton Junction Lane
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Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South
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Lord Byron Street
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Deacon Street
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Grange Lane
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Leicester City Centre
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Bedford Street South
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Leicester City Centre
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Leicester City Centre
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Clyde Street
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Humberstone Gate
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High Street
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East Gates
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Friar Lane
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Leicester City Centre
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Chatham Street
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Wellington Street
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Dover Street
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Welford Place
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Duke Street
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Regent Road
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Leicester City South
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Princess Road East
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Granby Street
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Lytton Road
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Landseer Road
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Avenue Road Extension
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Longfellow Road
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Deacon 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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Granby Street
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Leicester City Centre
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Belgrave Gate
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Leicester City Centre
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St Martins
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Market Place Approach
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Upper Brown Street
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York Road
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East Gates
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Arnhem Street
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Stamford Street
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Duke Street
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West Street
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West Street
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De Montfort Street
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Leicester City Centre
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Howard Road
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De Montfort Street
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Leicester City Centre
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.