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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

SA12BZ

Lion Street

SA13JY

Western Street

SA13LG

St David's Place

SA16EW

Stanley Terrace

SA15JE

The Kingsway

SA13EE

Union Street

SA15RQ

Walter Road

SA16HA

Chaddesley Villas

SA15BE

Castle

SA13LP

St Marys Square

SA13TD

Spring Terrace

SA15HG

The Kingsway

SA13SY

Glamorgan Street

SA14EY

Page Street

SA14JR

Brunswick Street

SA14DL

St Helens Road

SA16EQ

Mount Pleasant

SA12EY

Jockey Street

SA13RY

Bathurst Street

SA13QZ

Dillwyn Street

SA13NG

Oystermouth Road

SA14AY

St Helens Road

SA16JE

Norfolk Street

SA11NX

Ivey Place

SA15JN

The Kingsway

SA11HY

Castle Street

SA15BY

Belle Vue Way

SA15LJ

High Street

SA16AD

Carlton Terrace

SA13AG

Oxford Street

SA13AY

Shoppers Walk

SA12EU

Bethesda Street

SA15DN

Gore Terrace

SA16AE

Carlton Terrace

SA16YL

Wilks Row

SA13HA

De-La Beche Street

SA15UE

Mansel Street

SA12AH

Castle Lane

SA15SW

Mansel Street

SA15BP

Tontine Street

SA13UR

Victoria Avenue

SA13TS

Bond Street

SA13UL

Oystermouth Road

SA16YW

Fullers Row

SA11AF

Strand

SA14DG

George Street

SA16YQ

Pleasant View Terrace

SA13BG

Oxford Street

SA13ES

Pell Street

SA13UB

Rodney Street

SA16YA

Bryn Y Don Road

SA11NH

Bethesda Street

SA15HW

The Kingsway

SA16AT

Calvert Terrace

SA16JP

Brynsifi Way

SA16XN

Bryn Syfi Terrace

SA11HS

Carmarthen Road

SA15TZ

Mansel Street

SA11JB

Castle

SA13EQ

Union Street

SA11QE

Croft Street

SA15AD

Orchard Street

SA16BD

Hanover Street

SA13PQ

Stryd Rhydychen

SA13BB

Oxford Street

SA16FP

Colbourne Terrace

SA11EG

Wind Street

SA16XJ

Picton Terrace

SA14HF

Nicholl Street

SA13JN

Oxford Street

SA14HE

Nicholl Street

SA12AQ

Kings Lane

SA16FE

Seaview Terrace

SA13QE

Nelson Street

SA12BR

Griffith John Street

SA13AF

Oxford Street

SA16JD

Terrace Road

SA16YB

North Hill Road

SA15SF

Mansel Street

SA12EX

Prince Of Wales Road

SA13TT

Burrows Road

SA13AN

Oxford Street

SA11JS

Castle

SA16AB

Carlton Terrace

SA15HR

St Mary's Square

SA15EL

Horton Street

SA11PE

High Street

SA11DZ

Wind Street

SA11EQ

Wind Street

SA11JQ

Worcester Place

SA12AX

Castle

SA14DE

St Helen's Road

SA12DE

Marsden Street

SA15SG

Mansel Street

SA16FU

Skinner Street

SA16XY

Campbell Street

SA13ET

Dynevor Place

SA13HY

Little Gam Street

SA16ED

Mount Pleasant

SA13BW

Albert Row

Data Sources

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