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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

LE17JA

Leicester City South

LE19SX

Granby Street

LE19TH

Granby Street

LE21AP

Knighton Park Road

LE21WA

Adderley Road

LE21XF

Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South

LE26AU

Brookland Road

LE26EG

Avenue Road Extension

LE27EH

Grange Lane

LE874BY

Leicester City Centre

LE874DQ

Leicester City Centre

LE53GW

Leicester City Centre

LE16BN

Leicester City Centre

LE11AR

Leicester City Centre

LE11SL

Rutland Street

LE11TA

Ann Street

LE11WB

Humberstone Gate

LE12AP

Camden Street

LE13SH

Lower Lee Street

LE13SU

St James Street

LE13UH

Royal East Street

LE15PZ

Applegate

LE16AT

Bowling Green Street

LE16BB

Chatham Street

LE16SZ

Princess Road Backways

LE16WP

Trinity Lane

LE16WU

Tower Street

LE16XN

West Street

LE16XP

Princess Road West

LE17GE

De Montfort Street

LE17GF

De Montfort Street

LE17NP

West Walk

LE19BH

Gateway Street

LE20QP

Leicester City Centre

LE21ZB

Knighton Park Road

LE23AH

Clarendon Park Road

LE26AJ

Brookland Road

LE27GZ

Newarke Close

LE18ZZ

Leicester City Centre

LE11SE

Rutland Street

LE11SY

Rutland Street

LE13AQ

Gravel Street

LE13GR

Belgrave Gate

LE13YB

Leicester City Centre

LE14FT

High Street

LE15WH

Castle Street

LE16FD

Dover Street

LE16FJ

Calais Hill

LE16TF

Park Street

LE20PD

Leicester City South

LE23AE

Bulwer Road

LE26AP

Morris Road

LE27EL

Henshaw Street

LE874EU

Leicester City Centre

LE11AA

Campbell Street

LE11DD

Leicester City Centre

LE17NH

Regent Road

LE13YH

Leicester City Centre

LE11DN

Granby Street

LE11JX

Free Lane

LE11SZ

Wimbledon Street

LE12AU

Clyde Street

LE13FH

Leicester City Centre

LE13QN

Camden Street

LE13YE

Leicester City Centre

LE14AN

High Street

LE14ST

Leicester City Centre

LE15AF

Lower Brown Street

LE16YF

Regent Road

LE17AG

West Walk

LE17BR

Nelson Street

LE17HA

De Montfort Street

LE17RY

Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South

LE17JG

Leicester City South

LE21TA

Cecilia Road

LE21TX

The Avenue

LE21WS

St Leonards Road

LE21WT

St Leonards Road

LE21ZF

Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South

LE26BL

West Knighton

LE26BW

Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South

LE214BU

Campbell Street

LE214BY

Campbell Street

LE13AP

Lee Street

LE14LF

Leicester City Centre

LE11LE

Leicester City Centre

LE11NB

Queen Street

LE11SA

Rutland Street

LE11WA

Fox Lane

LE15AH

Upper Brown Street

LE15AZ

Leicester City Centre

LE15HJ

Market Place

LE16FA

Chatham Street

LE16FE

Granby Street

LE16NB

Calais Hill

LE16YU

Lancaster Road

LE17AN

University Road

LE17GL

De Montfort Street

LE17RH

Lancaster Road

LE19SS

Granby Street
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Data Sources

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