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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 151 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 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
Flats63£143,000
Semi-Detached9£290,000
Terraced75£250,000

10 years price trend in Castle

All postcodes in Castle

LE11HA

Leicester City Centre

LE11SQ

Rutland Street

LE11SS

Rutland Street

LE11ST

Morledge Street

LE12AG

Wheat Street

LE13AT

Lee Street

LE13YA

Leicester City Centre

LE13YD

Belgrave Gate

LE13YT

Belgrave Gate

LE14RQ

New Bond Street

LE15AR

Millstone Lane

LE15BD

Horsefair Street

LE15PD

Horsefair Street

LE15SJ

Leicester City Centre

LE15WW

Havelock Street

LE16AF

Bishop Street

LE16BH

York Street

LE16DN

King Street

LE16HG

Wellington Street

LE16QH

Belvoir Street

LE16XF

Upper King Street

LE16YG

Regent Road

LE17DA

Regent Road

LE21EG

Granville Road

LE21TD

Cradock Road

LE23BX

Lytton Road

LE26EA

Wordsworth Road

LE11RE

Colton Street

LE13DL

Mansfield Street

LE13GD

Belgrave Gate

LE13JD

Leicester City Centre

LE13TU

Belgrave Gate

LE14FS

Causeway Lane

LE15AN

Leicester City Centre

LE15BG

Leicester City Centre

LE15BN

Horsefair Street

LE15GG

Market Place

LE15XD

Marble Street

LE16GD

Albion Street

LE16WL

Newtown Street

LE17AS

Leicester City South

LE17DG

Regent Road

LE19SE

Granby Street

LE19SP

Granby Street

LE23EE

Landseer Road

LE26DB

Burns Street

LE26DQ

Knighton Fields Road East

LE27AE

Lower Brown Street

LE27AF

Norton Street

LE874PA

Leicester City Centre

LE50AR

Morledge Street

LE11QZ

Leicester City Centre

LE11FZ

Leicester City Centre

LE11LH

Leicester City Centre

LE13AN

Church Gate

LE13LY

Jubilee Road

LE13TD

Leicester City Centre

LE15EA

Cheapside

LE15EQ

Leicester City Centre

LE15FT

Cank Street

LE15JQ

Millstone Lane

LE15PS

Peacock Lane

LE15PY

Peacock Lane

LE15TH

Lower Brown Street

LE15XX

Leicester City Centre

LE16AU

Bishop Street

LE16BU

Pocklingtons Walk

LE16PN

Dover Street

LE16TB

Rawson Street

LE16YT

Lancaster Road

LE17GG

De Montfort Street

LE17GD

De Montfort Street

LE17GZ

De Montfort Place

LE17HB

Lancaster Road

LE19SG

Granby Street

LE21TP

Dukes Drive

LE23BU

Bulwer Road

LE26BD

Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South

LE26EY

Knighton Fields Road East

LE27HA

Havelock Street

LE214DY

Campbell Street

LE12BG

Clyde Street

LE11EB

Granby Street

LE11FN

Yeoman Street

LE11TG

Burton Street

LE11TP

Leicester City Centre

LE12BN

Clyde Street

LE13AF

Leicester City Centre

LE14AF

Church Gate

LE14AR

St Peters Lane

LE15AX

Castle Street

LE15JT

Berridge Street

LE15LX

Leicester City Centre

LE15NR

Grey Friars

LE15SP

Leicester City Centre

LE15UD

Pelham Way

LE15XS

Leicester City South

LE16AY

Chatham Street

LE16UF

Museum Square

LE17GW

De Montfort Street
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Data Sources

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