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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 None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 312 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
312
Deprivation level
N/A
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
145.17(+328%)
Anti-social behaviour
65.2(+401%)
Shoplifting
60.65(+843%)
Public order
45.18(+450%)
Drugs
27.59(+965%)
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 106 recent sales, the median property price is £136,250 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,200 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
Detached3£117,500
Flats15£85,000
Semi-Detached8£145,000
Terraced80£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

SA12BJ

Strand

SA13UN

St Helens Road

SA13UH

Oystermouth Road

SA11QD

Croft Street

SA11LF

High Street

SA13LQ

Princess Way

SA15AJ

Alexandra Road

SA12BT

Griffith John Street

SA11LG

High Street

SA16XL

Picton Terrace

SA16BE

Hanover Street

SA16EL

Heathfield

SA13JF

Richardson Street

SA15SQ

Mansel Street

SA12DT

Lydbrook Court

SA16XH

Graig Villas

SA15RW

Walter Road

SA13AR

Plymouth Street

SA14JY

Brunswick Court

SA16FL

Rockland Terrace

SA16EZ

Cromwell Street

SA13RX

Recorder Street

SA15DZ

Alexandra Road

SA13DN

Union Street

SA15BD

Alexandra Road

SA16JG

Brynsifi Way

SA16BY

Vaughan Thomas Lane

SA13JE

Richardson Street

SA11NA

Stryd Fawr

SA13EZ

De La Beche Street

SA15EP

Castle

SA13DW

Union Street

SA15TF

Mansel Street

SA13TA

Argyle Street

SA11NF

Stryd Fawr

SA16FB

Baptist Well Street

SA11LT

Stryd Fawr

SA15EN

Graig Place

SA13BH

Picton Arcade

SA16BA

Hanover Street

SA16HT

Penygraig Road

SA15AF

College Street

SA16EJ

Heathfield

SA15AP

Castle

SA13UT

Fleet Street

SA15AT

Orchard Street

SA16FG

Baptist Well Street

SA13HJ

De-La Beche Street

SA15HN

The Kingsway

SA11NE

High Street

SA13JS

Western Street

SA11HF

Castle Street

SA12DY

Lime Court

SA13UP

St Helens Road

SA11JF

Castle Street

SA15RS

Walter Road

SA13AQ

Oxford Street

SA11EJ

Wind Street

SA12DZ

Cwm Road

SA12BN

Harrington Place

SA15AL

Alexandra Road

SA12BA

Castle

SA13JX

Western Street

SA15DB

Alexandra Road

SA15ED

Alexandra Road

SA13SH

Paxton Court

SA14DQ

St Helens Road

SA14BD

St Helens Road

SA11NW

High Street

SA12DW

Furnace Way

SA12BU

Cwm Road

SA15TE

Mansel Street

SA15DT

Alexandra Road

SA14EW

Christina Street

SA16YT

North Hill Road

SA13NE

Victoria Road

SA11PZ

Matthew Street

SA13TX

Bond Street

SA13JZ

Western Street

SA15NG

Walter Road

SA13RW

Oystermouth Road

SA16FH

Peter Street

SA13QA

William Street

SA16EX

Cromwell Street

SA11HZ

Castle Street

SA16ET

Rhondda Street

SA13JP

Beach Street

SA14BE

St Helens Road

SA14AF

Picton Lane

SA13RT

Salubrious Passage

SA13UX

Fleet Street

SA16FJ

Peter Terrace

SA13PE

Stryd Rhydychen

SA11LJ

Orchard Street

SA13UA

Rodney Street

SA12BE

Caepistyll Street

SA11SR

Quay Parade

SA13BJ

Oxford Street

SA13QQ

Plymouth Street

SA13HH

De-La Beche Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.