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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 312 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.6× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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 £38,026 per year. The median sale price in Castle is £139,000 (around £151 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £101,250 and £160,000. 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
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
145.17(+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

Median price: £139,000
Price per sq ft: £151
Sales (last 12 months): 95
Typical range (middle 50%): £101K – £160K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £139,000 (about £151 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,500 up to £555,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£320,000£89
Semi-Detached5£145,000£164
Terraced69£142,500£150
Flats19£80,000£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£67,500£122,373£108,000
2017£94,000£118,000£105,500
2018£106,000£154,000£105,000
2019£70,000£116,000£112,500
2020£65,000£125,000£114,000
2021£68,500£175,000£115,000
2022£93,000£151,500£136,500
2023£72,975£177,500£133,000
2024£63,000£155,000£130,000
2025£85,000£145,000£140,000
2026£70,000—£142,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£131£125£99
2017£167£117£104
2018£175£130£105
2019£154£101£109
2020£152£110£115
2021£155£163£117
2022£171£138£140
2023£144£190£130
2024£126£125£143
2025£151£162£143
2026£139—£154
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle in the last year.

Local government

Elected councillors for Castle ward.

Local councillors

David Phillips

Castle - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Fiona Margaret Gordon

Castle - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Hannah Frederika Lawson

Castle - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Patience Nansat Bentu

Castle - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party