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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Kildare Street
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Kildare Street
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Leicester City Centre
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Castle Street
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Princess Road West
LE17GR
De Montfort Street
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Leicester City South
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Granby Street
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Adderley Road
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Leicester City South
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Portland Road
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Springfield Road
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Gateway Street
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Leicester City Centre
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Leicester City Centre
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Granby Street
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Fox Street
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Erskine Street
LE14AJ
Church Gate
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St Nicholas Place
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Leicester City Centre
LE15DB
St Martins
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Leicester City Centre
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Wellington Street
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De Montfort Street
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Granby Street
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Granby Street
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Granby Street
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Gainsborough Road
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Brentwood Road
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Colton Street
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Leicester City Centre
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Granby Place
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Rutland Street
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Wimbledon Street
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Burton Street
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Humberstone Gate
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Church Gate
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Leicester City Centre
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St Peters Lane
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Cank Street
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Leicester City Centre
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Albion Street
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Calais Hill
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Albion Street
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Rawson Street
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Princess Road East
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Lower Hastings Street
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De Montfort Square
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Granby Street
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Edward Road
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Dukes Drive
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Lytham Road
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Cross Road
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St Leonards Road
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Ashford Road
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Wordsworth Road
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Wimbledon Street
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Leicester City Centre
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Friar Lane
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St Nicholas Place
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Burton Street
LE14QA
Blake Street
LE15SN
Leicester City Centre
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Leicester City South
LE16AS
Bowling Green Street
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De Montfort Street
LE19SL
Granby Street
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Campbell Street
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Lytton Road
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Lorne Road
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Clarendon Park Road
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Wordsworth Road
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York Road
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Leicester City Centre
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Leicester City South
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Leicester City Centre
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.