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About

Castle ward lies in the heart of Swansea city centre, encompassing the main retail and commercial district. The area is defined by its central streets, including the pedestrianised Oxford Street and the Quadrant Shopping Centre, serving as the primary hub for shopping and services. The civic centre, with its distinctive coastal fountain and council buildings, is also located here, anchoring the administrative functions of the city.

The ward's history is embedded in its name and surviving landmarks. Swansea Castle ruins stand as a focal point within a modern urban setting, surrounded by offices and thoroughfares. The area directly borders the Maritime Quarter and the waterfront, providing a direct link from the commercial core to the marina and Swansea Bay, blending the city's mercantile past with its contemporary central role.

Area overview

On average Castle has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 313 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castle is £38,021 per year. Castle is home to around 13,191 people, with a population density of about 5,752.5 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
313
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
38.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castle Population
13,191
Population density
5,752.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
145.78(+297%)
Shoplifting
66.11(+853%)
Anti-social behaviour
63.91(+340%)
Public order
45.11(+405%)
Drugs
26.08(+790%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,503
64.47%
Other White
1,054
7.99%
Bangladeshi
923
7%
African
436
3.31%
Chinese
373
2.83%
Total population: 13,190

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,403
29.36%
No qualifications
2,708
23.37%
Level 3 (A level)
2,506
21.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,253
10.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
831
7.17%
Total 16+ residents: 11,589

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,149
34.05%
Other social rented
1,503
23.81%
Owns outright
1,073
17%
Owns with a mortgage
740
11.72%
Social rents from council
610
9.66%
Total households: 6,312

Property prices in Castle

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £555,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Castle in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£336,250
Flats9£93,500
Semi-Detached9£145,000
Terraced81£140,000

10 years median price trend in Castle

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

All postcodes in Castle

SA15EP

Castle

SA11DF

Wind Street

SA12DU

Allaway Court

SA13AQ

Oxford Street

SA11PY

Matthew Street

SA13BD

Portland Street

SA13DW

Union Street

SA13PP

Caer Street

SA13QN

Singleton Street

SA13RW

Oystermouth Road

SA13TX

Bond Street

SA16YQ

Pleasant View Terrace

SA11AF

Strand

SA11QF

Croft Street

SA13BL

Oxford Street

SA13HZ

Wyndham Street

SA13UT

Fleet Street

SA14AE

Dillwyn Street

SA15BJ

Ebenezer Street

SA15NF

Walter Road

SA15RQ

Walter Road

SA16BA

Hanover Street

SA16HR

Harries Street

SA16XJ

Picton Terrace

SA16XZ

Firm Street

SA13PE

Stryd Rhydychen

SA15DS

Pleasant Street

SA16YD

Watkin Street

SA16YE

Watkin Street

SA11NF

Stryd Fawr

SA13QE

Nelson Street

SA14BE

St Helens Road

SA14HF

Nicholl Street

SA13BJ

Oxford Street

SA13JY

Western Street

SA15AL

Alexandra Road

SA15HQ

Portland Street

SA15HR

St Mary's Square

SA15LJ

High Street

SA15SW

Mansel Street

SA16EN

The Promenade

SA11NG

High Street

SA13JW

Oxford Street

SA13SH

Paxton Court

SA14AQ

Dillwyn Street

SA16EL

Heathfield

SA11NB

Chapel Street

SA12BZ

Lion Street

SA13AU

Princess Way

SA13BU

Cupid Way

SA13DF

Portland Street

SA13QW

The Quadrant

SA14HZ

Brunswick Court

SA15AF

College Street

SA15AS

Orchard Street

SA16FW

Colbourne Terrace

SA16YG

Short Street

SA11NE

High Street

SA13AR

Plymouth Street

SA13UE

Rodney Street

SA14HE

Nicholl Street

SA14HN

Henrietta Street

SA16FP

Colbourne Terrace

SA12AB

Strand

SA12AH

Castle Lane

SA11SP

Quay Parade

SA13DH

Portland Street

SA15BG

Ebenezer Street

SA15TE

Mansel Street

SA16HT

Penygraig Road

SA16YH

Evans Terrace

SA13RX

Recorder Street

SA15EL

Horton Street

SA15NQ

Walter Road

SA16FG

Baptist Well Street

SA16YN

Jones Terrace

SA15LQ

The Kingsway

SA11HZ

Castle Street

SA12BL

Bridge Street

SA12EU

Bethesda Street

SA13EE

Union Street

SA13JF

Richardson Street

SA13LP

St Marys Square

SA15BH

College Street

SA15LE

The Kingsway

SA15TW

Mansel Street

SA16AZ

Hanover Street

SA16HH

Brynsifi Way

SA13QJ

Singleton Street

SA13TU

Bond Street

SA14DF

St Helen's Road

SA14DQ

St Helens Road

SA15JH

The Kingsway

SA16YP

Clifton Place

SA11JQ

Worcester Place

SA11LE

College Street

SA12AF

Strand

SA13BH

Picton Arcade

SA13JA

Oxford Street

SA14BB

St Helens Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.