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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

SA13HE

Cradock Street

SA11DG

Green Dragon Lane

SA14PF

St Helen's Road

SA16XG

Clifton Row

SA13AA

Whitewalls

SA13JW

Oxford Street

SA12DU

Allaway Court

SA13PP

Caer Street

SA11DW

Castle Square

SA11LZ

High Street

SA15JZ

Christina Street

SA13JA

Oxford Street

SA16XU

Hill Street

SA12AE

Strand

SA12DA

Joseph Davies Close

SA18AP

New Cut Road

SA16JJ

Oaklands Terrace

SA16EU

Rhondda Street

SA16FS

Wheatfield Terrace

SA16FQ

Waun Wen Road

SA15NE

Walter Road

SA16FF

Seaview Terrace

SA13EW

Cradock Street

SA14AQ

Dillwyn Street

SA15SE

Cradock Street

SA16YJ

Graig Terrace

SA13LH

St Mary Street

SA15DR

Trinity Place

SA13QJ

Singleton Street

SA13TE

Richardson Street

SA16HF

Brynsifi Way

SA13DH

Portland Street

SA13BR

Oxford Street

SA15HY

The Kingsway

SA13EP

Cradock Street

SA11JT

Stryd Fawr

SA11NQ

High Street

SA16AR

Calvert Terrace

SA15DU

Alexandra Road

SA16YD

Watkin Street

SA12DG

Marsden Street

SA14EH

Northampton Lane

SA15DF

Alexandra Road

SA14DH

St Helens Road

SA13EU

De-La Beche Street

SA16HS

Hewson Street

SA15TX

Union Street

SA15TR

Mansel Street

SA11NY

High Street

SA11DF

Wind Street

SA14AZ

St Helens Road

SA15DG

Alexandra Road

SA16XW

Portia Terrace

SA11LS

Stryd Fawr

SA16HE

Brynsifi Way

SA15AE

College Street

SA15HF

Princess Way

SA16YG

Short Street

SA16YE

Watkin Street

SA13DJ

Park Street

SA12BL

Bridge Street

SA11NJ

Thomas Row

SA16EF

Mount Pleasant

SA13DF

Portland Street

SA16FA

Hall Street

SA13SR

Oystermouth Road

SA16HP

Terrace Road

SA12BW

Griffith John Street

SA12BQ

Llangyfelach Street

SA14DF

St Helen's Road

SA13QY

Clarence Court

SA14AN

St Helens Road

SA13QS

William Street

SA11SP

Quay Parade

SA11HP

Castle

SA14EZ

Page Street

SA11NG

High Street

SA13DZ

Union Street

SA12AS

Parc Tawe

SA14AB

St Helens Road

SA16HB

Chaddesley Terrace

SA12DX

Cilfrow Court

SA13LZ

Little Wind Street

SA11HG

Carmarthen Road

SA16XS

North Hill Road

SA12DR

Cwmfelin Way

SA15LE

The Kingsway

SA16XT

Berwick Terrace

SA13HT

Oxford Street

SA16YS

New Street

SA14HR

Russell Street

SA14DJ

St Helens Road

SA11PY

Matthew Street

SA15AS

Orchard Street

SA13TB

Argyle Street

SA16XP

Milton Terrace

SA13QR

Clarence Street

SA16JF

Harcourt Street

SA14BQ

St Helens Road

SA15EA

Alexandra Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.