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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Campbell Street
LE21TA
Cecilia Road
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The Avenue
LE21WS
St Leonards Road
LE21WT
St Leonards Road
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Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South
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West Knighton
LE26BW
Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South
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Rutland Street
LE11LE
Leicester City Centre
LE11NB
Queen Street
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Fox Lane
LE13AP
Lee Street
LE14LF
Leicester City Centre
LE15AH
Upper Brown Street
LE15AZ
Leicester City Centre
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Market Place
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Chatham Street
LE16FE
Granby Street
LE16NB
Calais Hill
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Lancaster Road
LE17AN
University Road
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De Montfort Street
LE17RH
Lancaster Road
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Granby Street
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Campbell Street
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Cowper Street
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Hartopp Road
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Cedars Court
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Cedars Court
LE27DJ
Jarrom Street
LE874BS
Leicester City Centre
LE874EG
Leicester City Centre
LE11FA
Leicester City Centre
LE11FE
Leicester City Centre
LE11JA
Granby Place
LE11RG
Queen Street
LE15EB
Cank Street
LE15AY
Leicester City Centre
LE15WR
Leicester City Centre
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De Montfort Square
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Princess Road East
LE16SL
Belvoir Street
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Regent Road
LE17AB
University Road
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De Montfort Street
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De Montfort Street
LE17NA
Regent Road
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University Road
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Howard Road
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East Avenue
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St Marys Road
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Thurlow Road
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Lorne Road
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Longfellow Road
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Leicester City Centre
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Leicester City South
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Lee Street
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Leicester City Centre
LE13HP
Belgrave Gate
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Fleet Street
LE15DG
Cank Street
LE16GF
Albion Street
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Chatham Street
LE16PP
Dover Street
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Duke Street
LE16RX
Leicester City South
LE16XB
Upper King Street
LE26EX
Wheatsheaf Way
LE21XE
Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South
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Leicester City South
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Seymour Road
LE23FL
Queens Road
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Mill Lane
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Erskine Street
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Leicester City Centre
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New Street
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Friar Lane
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Wellington Street
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Calais Street
LE16TS
Princess Road Backways
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Crescent Street
LE17AL
Leicester City South
LE17HE
Regent Road
LE17RA
University Road
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Granby Street
LE21XP
Howard Road
LE21TU
Montague Road
LE21YA
Fleetwood Road
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Cox Close
LE26EB
Wordsworth Road
LE27TG
Knighton Junction Lane
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Leicester City South
LE874BE
Leicester City Centre
LE14BB
Leicester City Centre
LE19TL
Granby Street
LE13JA
Leicester City Centre
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Queen Street
LE11WL
Humberstone Gate
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Erskine Street
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.