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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Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South
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Avenue Road Extension
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Leicester City Centre
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Nelson Street
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Wimbledon Street
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Halford Street
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Causeway Lane
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Grey Friars
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Leicester City Centre
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Norton Street
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Leicester City Centre
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Chatham Street
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Leicester City Centre
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East Street
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Turner Street
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Princess Road East
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Campbell Street
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Leicester City South
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Cedars Court
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Montague Road
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St Leonards Road
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St Leonards Road
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Springfield Road
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Castle View
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Grange Lane
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Leicester City Centre
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Horsefair Street
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Wellington Street
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Leicester City Centre
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Rutland Street
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Rutland Street
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Morledge Street
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Wheat Street
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Regent Road
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Lee Street
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Leicester City Centre
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Belgrave Gate
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Belgrave Gate
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New Bond Street
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Millstone Lane
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Horsefair Street
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Leicester City Centre
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Havelock Street
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Bishop Street
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York Street
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King Street
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Belvoir Street
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Upper King Street
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Regent Road
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Granville Road
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Cradock Road
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Lytton Road
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Wordsworth Road
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Leicester City Centre
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Colton Street
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Mansfield Street
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Regent Road
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Belgrave Gate
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Belgrave Gate
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Causeway Lane
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Leicester City Centre
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Leicester City Centre
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Horsefair Street
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Market Place
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Marble Street
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Albion Street
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Newtown Street
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Leicester City South
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Granby Street
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Granby Street
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Landseer Road
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Burns Street
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Knighton Fields Road East
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Lower Brown Street
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Norton Street
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Morledge 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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Jubilee Road
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Leicester City Centre
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Church Gate
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Lancaster Road
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Leicester City Centre
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Cheapside
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Peacock Lane
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Leicester City Centre
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Cank Street
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Millstone Lane
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Peacock Lane
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Lower Brown Street
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Leicester City Centre
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Bishop Street
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Pocklingtons Walk
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Dover Street
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Rawson Street
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De Montfort Street
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De Montfort Street
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De Montfort Place
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Lancaster Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.