Postcode SA1 3HZ is located in an urban city, within the Castle area of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Central Swansea area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 319.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Swansea is £35,769 per year. The median sale price in Castle is £135,000 (around £152 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £99,375 and £160,000. The nearest station is Swansea, about 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Vetch.
Central Swansea has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 321 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Central Swansea has a very high crime rate, with approximately 319.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Swansea is £35,769 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA1 3HZ.
The nearest station is Swansea located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Swansea | N/A | Walking directions to Swansea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Vetch | Small | Walking directions to The Vetch |
| 0.4 mi | Amy Dillwyn Park | Small | Walking directions to Amy Dillwyn Park |
| 0.4 mi | St. James's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St. James's Gardens |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £152 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,500 up to £227,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £162,500 | £167 |
| Terraced | 72 | £141,250 | £151 |
| Detached | 1 | £85,000 | £65 |
| Flats | 21 | £80,000 | £155 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £139,500 |
| 2026 | £70,000 | £180,000 | £144,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £140 |
| 2026 | £159 | £190 | £154 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA1 3HZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2025 | 28, St Helens Road, Swansea, SA1 4AP | Other | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 29, St Helens Road, Swansea, SA1 4AP | Other | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 23, Western Street, Swansea, SA1 3JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 23, Western Street, Swansea, SA1 3JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | 20, Richardson Street, Swansea, SA1 3JE | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 |
In the SA1 3HZ postcode area, located within Central Swansea, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Swansea Sixth Form College | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | St Helen's Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SA1 3HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Rayan | Wyndham Street, Swansea, SA1 3HZ | Walking directions to Rayan |
| 0 mi | Masala Bazaar | 160 St Helens Road, Sandfields, SA1 4DQ | Walking directions to Masala Bazaar |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | St Helen's Road, Swansea, SA1 4AN | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Middle East | Dillwyn Street, Swansea, SA1 4AQ | Walking directions to Middle East |
| 0.1 mi | Asia Market | Richardson Street, Swansea, SA1 4AY | Walking directions to Asia Market |
Elected local representatives for SA1 3HZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Phillips
Castle - Elected 5 May 2022
Fiona Margaret Gordon
Castle - Elected 5 May 2022
Hannah Frederika Lawson
Castle - Elected 5 May 2022
Patience Nansat Bentu
Castle - Elected 5 May 2022
Torsten Bell
Swansea West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SA1 3HZ records about 320 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drugs.
The median sale price around SA1 3HZ in Castle is £135,000 (about £152 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to SA1 3HZ, including Swansea Sixth Form College, St Helen's Primary School and Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SA1 3HZ is Swansea, about 1,032 m away.
SA1 3HZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 321 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Swansea West covering SA1 3HZ is Torsten Bell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 4 local councillors, including David Phillips (Labour Party), Fiona Margaret Gordon (Labour Party) and Hannah Frederika Lawson (Labour Party).