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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

SA16HQ

Brynsifi Way

SA16XP

Milton Terrace

SA16YJ

Graig Terrace

SA11LS

Stryd Fawr

SA11QB

Croft Street

SA12AQ

Kings Lane

SA12BN

Harrington Place

SA13HE

Cradock Street

SA15BY

Belle Vue Way

SA16HJ

Brynsifi Way

SA16YS

New Street

SA16YT

North Hill Road

SA16EP

Stanley Place

SA11HU

Carmarthen Road

SA11JG

Castle Street

SA11LW

High Street

SA11NA

Stryd Fawr

SA11NU

Ivey Place

SA13ES

Pell Street

SA13NG

Oystermouth Road

SA13QQ

Plymouth Street

SA13TS

Bond Street

SA15SF

Mansel Street

SA16HG

Brynsifi Way

SA15DR

Trinity Place

SA16AD

Carlton Terrace

SA12BW

Griffith John Street

SA12DS

Millwood Court

SA12DZ

Cwm Road

SA12EY

Jockey Street

SA15AD

Orchard Street

SA15DW

Alexandra Road

SA16FU

Skinner Street

SA16HF

Brynsifi Way

SA11LD

Orchard Street

SA15JY

The Kingsway

SA15NE

Walter Road

SA16AP

Castle

SA11JT

Stryd Fawr

SA11LG

High Street

SA11NH

Bethesda Street

SA12DY

Lime Court

SA15EA

Alexandra Road

SA16EF

Mount Pleasant

SA16XL

Picton Terrace

SA11NT

John Street

SA13BG

Oxford Street

SA13BQ

Stryd Rhydychen

SA13DA

Castle

SA13EU

De-La Beche Street

SA13UW

St Helens Road

SA16XH

Graig Villas

SA11ED

Little Wind Street

SA11JB

Castle

SA11QD

Croft Street

SA13TE

Richardson Street

SA14BG

St Helens Road

SA15BZ

Belle Vue Way

SA15JQ

Christina Street

SA16FS

Wheatfield Terrace

SA16JP

Brynsifi Way

SA13QY

Clarence Court

SA15AA

Orchard Street

SA13BE

Picton Arcade

SA13QS

William Street

SA16FD

Baptist Well Place

SA12BA

Castle

SA12DX

Cilfrow Court

SA13EN

Cradock Street

SA13TA

Argyle Street

SA13UL

Oystermouth Road

SA16ET

Rhondda Street

SA16HW

Terrace Road

SA14AG

St Helen's Road

SA16EX

Cromwell Street

SA16JJ

Oaklands Terrace

SA16JQ

Norfolk Street

SA18AP

New Cut Road

SA11QQ

Dyfatty Street

SA12DG

Marsden Street

SA13RA

Albert Row

SA15RW

Walter Road

SA16AB

Carlton Terrace

SA16FH

Peter Street

SA11NX

Ivey Place

SA11PZ

Matthew Street

SA12AE

Strand

SA12DB

Bryn Melyn Street

SA13AE

Oxford Street

SA13UH

Oystermouth Road

SA16FN

Waun Wen Road

SA16XQ

Clifton Hill

SA16YW

Fullers Row

SA11QG

Dyfatty Street

SA13AA

Whitewalls

SA13TY

Vincent Street

SA16ED

Mount Pleasant

SA11QW

Greenhill Street

SA12AG

Strand

SA13JE

Richardson Street

Data Sources

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