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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

SA16FB

Baptist Well Street

SA16HE

Brynsifi Way

SA11DP

Wind Street

SA12BP

Griffith John Street

SA13TD

Spring Terrace

SA14DE

St Helen's Road

SA15DG

Alexandra Road

SA16BE

Hanover Street

SA16XW

Portia Terrace

SA11SR

Quay Parade

SA13DN

Union Street

SA16EY

Cromwell Street

SA15LS

The Kingsway

SA11HW

Carmarthen Road

SA12EX

Prince Of Wales Road

SA13EW

Cradock Street

SA13JP

Beach Street

SA13JS

Western Street

SA13RY

Bathurst Street

SA14AW

St Helens Road

SA15BA

Mariner Street

SA16FT

Symmons Street

SA16HP

Terrace Road

SA16XX

Winston Street

SA16YF

Watkin Street

SA11JE

Princess Way

SA11JF

Castle Street

SA11PT

Matthew Street

SA12BG

Strand

SA14DG

George Street

SA14DL

St Helens Road

SA14DR

St Helen's Road

SA15TZ

Mansel Street

SA16EJ

Heathfield

SA11PE

High Street

SA13AF

Oxford Street

SA13AZ

Shoppers Walk

SA13BW

Albert Row

SA13EH

Union Street

SA13EZ

De La Beche Street

SA15AG

Orchard Street

SA15BP

Tontine Street

SA15DN

Gore Terrace

SA16EU

Rhondda Street

SA12BJ

Strand

SA13JZ

Western Street

SA13TT

Burrows Road

SA14AZ

St Helens Road

SA16XU

Hill Street

SA11NZ

High Street

SA12AA

New Cut Road

SA12BT

Griffith John Street

SA12DF

Gordon Thomas Close

SA13HA

De-La Beche Street

SA14HW

Henrietta Street

SA15AJ

Alexandra Road

SA15TX

Union Street

SA16AA

Willows Place

SA16AT

Calvert Terrace

SA16JB

Norfolk Street

SA16YL

Wilks Row

SA11DZ

Wind Street

SA11NJ

Thomas Row

SA11QA

Croft Street

SA12BR

Griffith John Street

SA15DU

Alexandra Road

SA15TR

Mansel Street

SA16EZ

Cromwell Street

SA16FJ

Peter Terrace

SA11DX

Waun Wen Terrace

SA11HY

Castle Street

SA12BH

Pontyglasdwr Street

SA16HN

Terrace Road

SA12BS

Griffith John Street

SA13HH

De-La Beche Street

SA13NE

Victoria Road

SA13RB

Madoc Street

SA13US

Fleet Street

SA14DJ

St Helens Road

SA14EH

Northampton Lane

SA14HX

Brunswick Court

SA15LF

The Kingsway

SA15NG

Walter Road

SA16AL

Heathfield

SA11EG

Wind Street

SA11LA

Stryd Fawr

SA12DE

Marsden Street

SA12DJ

Strand

SA13BB

Oxford Street

SA14EU

Page Lane

SA13UB

Rodney Street

SA14AP

St Helens Road

SA15ED

Alexandra Road

SA16FF

Seaview Terrace

SA11EQ

Wind Street

SA11PU

Matthew Street

SA13UN

St Helens Road

SA14BQ

St Helens Road

SA14DH

St Helens Road

SA15EN

Graig Place

Data Sources

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