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About

Castleland ward encompasses the coastal area around Barry Island, featuring a mix of residential streets and commercial activity centred on the promenade. The landscape is defined by the curve of Whitmore Bay and the headland of Friars Point, with views across the Bristol Channel. Housing ranges from Victorian terraces to modern estates, supporting a local population.

The area is anchored by the functional Barry Island Pleasure Park and the working Barry Docks to the east, which historically drove its development. A network of paths connects the beaches to the broader coastline, including the Wales Coast Path. The geography creates a distinct environment where urban settlement meets the industrial waterfront and open sea.

Area overview

On average Castleland has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castleland is £44,220 per year. Castleland is home to around 4,911 people, with a population density of about 2,009.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
153
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
6/10
Social housing
28.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castleland Population
4,911
Population density
2,009.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.36(+125%)
Shoplifting
46.02(+616%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.47(+188%)
Public order
24.84(+202%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.7(+128%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,407
89.74%
Other White
101
2.06%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
62
1.26%
Other Asian
43
0.88%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
40
0.81%
Total population: 4,911

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
973
24.84%
No qualifications
815
20.81%
Level 3 (A level)
695
17.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
672
17.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
442
11.28%
Total 16+ residents: 3,917

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
630
26.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
604
25.44%
Owns outright
481
20.26%
Other social rented
452
19.04%
Social rents from council
147
6.19%
Total households: 2,374

Property prices in Castleland

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Castleland area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Castleland 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 Castleland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£600,000
Flats22£143,750
Semi-Detached4£285,000
Terraced52£195,000

10 years median price trend in Castleland

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

All postcodes in Castleland

CF633NY

Wilfred Street

CF634LG

Greenwood Street

CF634JT

Merganser Court

CF634RU

Castleland

CF634AY

Rhodfar Gwagenni

CF634AW

Rhodfar Gwagenni

CF634BF

Y Rhodfa

CF645AF

Castleland

CF633NT

Morgan Street

CF634BH

Cei Dafydd

CF634HH

Holton Road

CF633HX

Hillary Rise

CF634JH

Castleland

CF634LT

St Marys Avenue

CF634RZ

Rhodfar Doc Glanhau

CF633NU

Coigne Terrace

CF634AR

Heol Y Llongau

CF633HZ

Hillary Rise

CF634LA

Merthyr Street

CF633NS

Cyril Street

CF634SS

Greenwood Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.