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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Granby Street
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Campbell Street
LE26EY
Knighton Fields Road East
LE21TP
Dukes Drive
LE23BU
Bulwer Road
LE26BD
Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South
LE27HA
Havelock Street
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Leicester City Centre
LE14AF
Church Gate
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Granby Street
LE14AR
St Peters Lane
LE11FN
Yeoman Street
LE11TG
Burton Street
LE11TP
Leicester City Centre
LE12BG
Clyde Street
LE12BN
Clyde Street
LE13AF
Leicester City Centre
LE15NR
Grey Friars
LE15AX
Castle Street
LE15JT
Berridge Street
LE15SP
Leicester City Centre
LE15UD
Pelham Way
LE15XS
Leicester City South
LE16AY
Chatham Street
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Museum Square
LE17GW
De Montfort Street
LE17JA
Leicester City South
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Granby Street
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Granby Street
LE21AP
Knighton Park Road
LE21XF
Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South
LE21WA
Adderley Road
LE26AU
Brookland Road
LE26EG
Avenue Road Extension
LE27EH
Grange Lane
LE53GW
Leicester City Centre
LE874BY
Leicester City Centre
LE874DQ
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
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Royal East Street
LE15PZ
Applegate
LE16AT
Bowling Green Street
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Chatham Street
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Leicester City Centre
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Princess Road Backways
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Trinity Lane
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Tower Street
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West Street
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Princess Road West
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De Montfort Street
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De Montfort Street
LE17NP
West Walk
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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
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Calais Hill
LE16TF
Park Street
LE20PD
Leicester City South
LE23AE
Bulwer Road
LE26AP
Morris Road
LE27EL
Henshaw Street
LE874EU
Leicester City Centre
LE11DN
Granby Street
LE11DD
Leicester City Centre
LE11JX
Free Lane
LE17BR
Nelson Street
LE11SZ
Wimbledon Street
LE12AU
Clyde Street
LE13FH
Leicester City Centre
LE13QN
Camden Street
LE13YE
Leicester City Centre
LE13YH
Leicester City Centre
LE14AN
High Street
LE14ST
Leicester City Centre
LE17RY
Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South
LE15AF
Lower Brown Street
LE16YF
Regent Road
LE17AG
West Walk
LE17HA
De Montfort Street
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Leicester City South
LE17NH
Regent Road
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Campbell Street
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.