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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 97 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 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
Flats14£82,500
Semi-Detached7£145,000
Terraced73£144,000

10 years median price trend in Castle

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

All postcodes in Castle

SA13AD

Thomas Street

SA11HU

Carmarthen Road

SA16FR

Baptist Well Place

SA11JR

Stryd Fawr

SA12AY

Cwm Road

SA11DP

Wind Street

SA13UD

Rodney Street

SA15EJ

New Orchard Street

SA13BU

Cupid Way

SA15SN

Mansel Street

SA11DY

Wind Street

SA15LQ

The Kingsway

SA12AB

Strand

SA15BB

Orchard Street

SA13AE

Oxford Street

SA12BH

Pontyglasdwr Street

SA16HN

Terrace Road

SA11JG

Castle Street

SA13TU

Bond Street

SA16FW

Colbourne Terrace

SA12DB

Bryn Melyn Street

SA12DS

Millwood Court

SA16FD

Baptist Well Place

SA13RB

Madoc Street

SA13LW

Princess Way

SA14HX

Brunswick Court

SA11ED

Little Wind Street

SA11QQ

Dyfatty Street

SA11EE

Somerset Place

SA16HQ

Brynsifi Way

SA12BY

Park Terrace

SA13QT

Clarence Terrace

SA16HG

Brynsifi Way

SA16YN

Jones Terrace

SA16HW

Terrace Road

SA12AF

Strand

SA13JD

Stryd Rhydychen

SA15JY

The Kingsway

SA15TW

Mansel Street

SA15BZ

Belle Vue Way

SA11NT

John Street

SA14HH

George Street

SA15NF

Walter Road

SA15BH

College Street

SA13EF

Union Street

SA14AJ

Guildhall Road South

SA15TN

Mansel Street

SA11EP

Wind Street

SA11NZ

High Street

SA11QG

Dyfatty Street

SA14AP

St Helens Road

SA11QF

Croft Street

SA12AW

Strand

SA12AA

New Cut Road

SA16AZ

Hanover Street

SA15TY

Mansel Street

SA14HZ

Brunswick Court

SA14EU

Page Lane

SA16AF

Celtic Business Park

SA16FT

Symmons Street

SA13EN

Cradock Street

SA12DF

Gordon Thomas Close

SA11LW

High Street

SA13QN

Singleton Street

SA15BG

Ebenezer Street

SA11EF

Wind Street

SA13US

Fleet Street

SA13UJ

Oystermouth Road

SA13UQ

Burrows Road

SA13PF

Stryd Rhydychen

SA58NJ

Carmarthen Road

SA11HW

Carmarthen Road

SA11PT

Matthew Street

SA13UE

Rodney Street

SA13JU

Western Street

SA16JB

Norfolk Street

SA14DN

St Helens Road

Data Sources

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