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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

SA14DW

St Helens Road

SA15HN

The Kingsway

SA15TY

Mansel Street

SA16FQ

Waun Wen Road

SA16JG

Brynsifi Way

SA16XT

Berwick Terrace

SA11EB

Mansel Street

SA11EJ

Wind Street

SA12BU

Cwm Road

SA16AE

Carlton Terrace

SA16BD

Hanover Street

SA16EW

Stanley Terrace

SA16AY

Calvert Terrace

SA13AT

Beach Street

SA13AY

Shoppers Walk

SA15JZ

Christina Street

SA15SE

Cradock Street

SA12AS

Parc Tawe

SA14AN

St Helens Road

SA11JH

Castle Street

SA12DD

Ysguborfach Street

SA12DW

Furnace Way

SA13JN

Oxford Street

SA13RT

Salubrious Passage

SA15RS

Walter Road

SA16AF

Celtic Business Park

SA16XS

North Hill Road

SA11DW

Castle Square

SA13EY

De La Beche Street

SA13UD

Rodney Street

SA15HF

Princess Way

SA12AX

Castle

SA13BP

Oxford Street

SA13UA

Rodney Street

SA14AB

St Helens Road

SA14HH

George Street

SA58NJ

Carmarthen Road

SA11LF

High Street

SA11LJ

Orchard Street

SA11LZ

High Street

SA13AN

Oxford Street

SA13PF

Stryd Rhydychen

SA13TB

Argyle Street

SA14AF

Picton Lane

SA12AL

Castle

SA12BQ

Llangyfelach Street

SA12DT

Lydbrook Court

SA13DZ

Union Street

SA13TQ

Richardson Road

SA15DT

Alexandra Road

SA15DZ

Alexandra Road

SA15JE

The Kingsway

SA15NN

Walter Road

SA15SN

Mansel Street

SA15TF

Mansel Street

SA16JF

Harcourt Street

SA13JG

Oxford Street

SA13JU

Western Street

SA13UP

St Helens Road

SA14BD

St Helens Road

SA14EZ

Page Street

SA15UE

Mansel Street

SA16FA

Hall Street

SA16FE

Seaview Terrace

SA16HA

Chaddesley Villas

SA12AY

Cwm Road

SA13HJ

De-La Beche Street

SA13HT

Oxford Street

SA13UQ

Burrows Road

SA15BD

Alexandra Road

SA15DQ

Alexandra Road

SA15HW

The Kingsway

SA16ER

Rhondda Street

SA16HS

Hewson Street

SA16JA

Constitution Hill

SA11HG

Carmarthen Road

SA13PQ

Stryd Rhydychen

SA14AJ

Guildhall Road South

SA14JY

Brunswick Court

SA11EF

Wind Street

SA11EP

Wind Street

SA12AW

Strand

SA13EP

Cradock Street

SA13LW

Princess Way

SA15AE

College Street

SA15JN

The Kingsway

SA16BY

Vaughan Thomas Lane

SA16XY

Campbell Street

SA13AB

White Walls

SA13ET

Dynevor Place

SA13JX

Western Street

SA13LH

St Mary Street

SA13TZ

Vincent Street

SA14EW

Christina Street

SA14EY

Page Street

SA16XN

Bryn Syfi Terrace

SA11HF

Castle Street

SA12BY

Park Terrace

SA15AT

Orchard Street

SA16EE

Mount Pleasant

Data Sources

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