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Castleland

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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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
9/10
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

Median price£178,000
Price per sq ft£207
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £213K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 (about £207 per square foot) in Castleland area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castleland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£403,750£183
Semi-Detached5£274,000£286
Terraced49£197,000£198
Flats23£147,500£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castleland

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castleland.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£110,000£116,975
2017£118,248£135,000£125,000
2018£114,563£134,500£135,000
2019£110,000£171,495£130,000
2020£120,000£161,120£139,000
2021£127,000£190,000£155,000
2022£143,000£320,995£215,498
2023£145,500£284,995£221,245
2024£132,000£213,000£190,000
2025£143,750£285,000£198,500
2026£141,500£202,000£183,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castleland.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castleland.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155£125
2017£192£132£130
2018£194£111£130
2019£173£148£125
2020£173£136£148
2021£189£198£158
2022£256£276£213
2023£264£237£224
2024£210£197£191
2025£213£295£193
2026£220£213£197
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castleland.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.