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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

LE16BJ

Wellington Street

LE17GX

De Montfort Street

LE19SA

Granby Street

LE23DF

Gainsborough Road

LE26AE

Brentwood Road

LE19SH

Granby Street

LE11DF

Granby Place

LE11AQ

Colton Street

LE11AS

Leicester City Centre

LE11RA

Rutland Street

LE11SN

Wimbledon Street

LE11TE

Burton Street

LE11WJ

Humberstone Gate

LE13AS

Church Gate

LE14FQ

Leicester City Centre

LE14GH

St Peters Lane

LE15GX

Cank Street

LE15XW

Leicester City Centre

LE16AX

Albion Street

LE16FF

Calais Hill

LE16LB

Albion Street

LE16UN

Rawson Street

LE17AF

Princess Road East

LE17ER

De Montfort Square

LE17AT

Lower Hastings Street

LE21TF

Edward Road

LE21TL

Dukes Drive

LE21YD

Lytham Road

LE23AA

Cross Road

LE23BZ

St Leonards Road

LE26AB

Ashford Road

LE26ED

Wordsworth Road

LE874BH

Leicester City Centre

LE53GJ

Wimbledon Street

LE874AZ

Leicester City Centre

LE11TL

Burton Street

LE14QA

Blake Street

LE15LB

St Nicholas Place

LE15NF

Friar Lane

LE15SN

Leicester City Centre

LE15XR

Leicester City South

LE16AS

Bowling Green Street

LE17AH

De Montfort Street

LE19SL

Granby Street

LE21WL

Lytton Road

LE21YF

Lorne Road

LE23AL

Clarendon Park Road

LE26EE

Wordsworth Road

LE27AD

York Road

LE214DE

Campbell Street

LE872FP

Leicester City South

LE874AA

Leicester City Centre

LE11AD

Yeoman Lane

LE11AT

Yeoman Street

LE11DR

Queen Street

LE11RD

Halford Street

LE11SX

Leicester City Centre

LE11TR

Halford Street

LE12BU

Leicester City Centre

LE13BB

Leicester City Centre

LE13BN

Leicester City Centre

LE14AP

Causeway Lane

LE14FB

East Gates

LE15AL

Peacock Lane

LE15GW

Cank Street

LE16BL

Pocklingtons Walk

LE16RL

King Street

LE16TH

Princess Road West

LE17DW

Princess Road East

LE17PE

Regent Road

LE21TH

Montague Road

LE21YH

Lorne Road

LE23AN

Clarendon Park Road

LE26DR

Knighton Fields Road East

LE27DP

Gateway Street

LE27ED

Grange Lane

LE874ET

Leicester City Centre

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Data Sources

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