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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

SA13UR

Victoria Avenue

SA15AP

Castle

SA15SQ

Mansel Street

SA16XR

Wordsworth Street

SA12DR

Cwmfelin Way

SA14HR

Russell Street

SA16YB

North Hill Road

SA11HE

Carmarthen Road

SA13QZ

Dillwyn Street

SA13SY

Glamorgan Street

SA14AY

St Helens Road

SA15TN

Mansel Street

SA16JE

Norfolk Street

SA16UX

Long Ridge

SA11DE

Wind Street

SA11DY

Wind Street

SA11JS

Castle

SA12BE

Caepistyll Street

SA13QR

Clarence Street

SA13QT

Clarence Terrace

SA14DN

St Helens Road

SA15AW

Orchard Street

SA15DB

Alexandra Road

SA15DY

Alexandra Road

SA15SG

Mansel Street

SA11LT

Stryd Fawr

SA15DF

Alexandra Road

SA15RT

Walter Road

SA11LL

Tontine Street

SA11NQ

High Street

SA11QE

Croft Street

SA13AG

Oxford Street

SA13SQ

Paxton Street

SA13UX

Fleet Street

SA11HS

Carmarthen Road

SA11LN

High Street

SA13QA

William Street

SA14PF

St Helen's Road

SA15HG

The Kingsway

SA13BR

Oxford Street

SA13EF

Union Street

SA13HY

Little Gam Street

SA14JR

Brunswick Street

SA15HE

Princess Way

SA15HY

The Kingsway

SA16AR

Calvert Terrace

SA16EQ

Mount Pleasant

SA16HB

Chaddesley Terrace

SA12BX

Convent Street

SA13DJ

Park Street

SA13EQ

Union Street

SA13LQ

Princess Way

SA13LZ

Little Wind Street

SA13SR

Oystermouth Road

SA16FL

Rockland Terrace

SA16FR

Baptist Well Place

SA11DG

Green Dragon Lane

SA11EE

Somerset Place

SA11NW

High Street

SA11NY

High Street

SA12DA

Joseph Davies Close

SA13BS

Oxford Street

SA13JJ

Oxford Street

SA13LG

St David's Place

SA13UJ

Oystermouth Road

SA15BB

Orchard Street

SA15EJ

New Orchard Street

SA16XG

Clifton Row

SA16YA

Bryn Y Don Road

SA11AD

Castle

SA11HP

Castle

SA11JR

Stryd Fawr

SA13BZ

Castle

SA13JD

Stryd Rhydychen

SA16JD

Terrace Road

SA13AD

Thomas Street

SA15BE

Castle

Data Sources

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