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SA1 3JG

Oxford Street

Castle

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Overview

Postcode SA1 3JG 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 0.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
320
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
35.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Central Swansea has a very high crime rate, with approximately 319.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.6%

Approximately 35.6% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Central Swansea is £35,769 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA1 3JG.

Transport

The nearest station is Swansea located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA1 3JG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Swansea

N/A

Walking directions to Swansea

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA1 3JG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miVictoria ParkSmallWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.1 miThe VetchSmallWalking directions to The Vetch
0.4 miAmy Dillwyn ParkSmallWalking directions to Amy Dillwyn Park

Area Profile

Population
425
Population density
14,358.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
136.2(+301%)
Anti-social behaviour
57.97(+346%)
Drugs
48.24(+1763%)
Shoplifting
48.24(+650%)
Public order
44.18(+437%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
160
37.38%
Bangladeshi
63
14.72%
Chinese
51
11.92%
Other White
43
10.05%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
24
5.61%
Total population: 428

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
31.75%
No qualifications
88
26.11%
Level 3 (A level)
57
16.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
12.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
5.64%
Total 16+ residents: 337

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
73
38.83%
Other social rented
63
33.51%
Owns outright
23
12.23%
Owns with a mortgage
16
8.51%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.19%
Total households: 188

Property prices in Castle

Median price: £135,000
Price per sq ft: £152
Sales (last 12 months): 100
Typical range (middle 50%): £99K – £160K

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.

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
Semi-Detached6£162,500£167
Terraced72£141,250£151
Detached1£85,000£65
Flats21£80,000£155

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£139,500
2026£70,000£180,000£144,000
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£140
2026£159£190£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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA1 3JG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA1 3JG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 202575, Oxford Street, Swansea, SA1 3JGTerracedFreehold£138,000
30 Jun 202575, Oxford Street, Swansea, SA1 3JGTerracedFreehold£138,000
28 May 202620, Richardson Street, Swansea, SA1 3JETerracedFreehold£160,000
24 Feb 202611, Richardson Street, Swansea, SA1 3JETerracedFreehold£180,000
19 Jun 2026128, Western Street, Swansea, SA1 3JXTerracedFreehold£195,000

Schools

In the SA1 3JG 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.

Nearby schools for SA1 3JG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableSt Helen's Primary SchoolWelsh establishment
Unrated
0.2 miNot applicableChristchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolWelsh establishment
Unrated
0.3 miNot applicableSwansea Sixth Form CollegeWelsh establishment
Unrated

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SA1 3JG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA1 3JG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAsia MarketRichardson Street, Swansea, SA1 4AYWalking directions to Asia Market
0.1 miBK MARKETSt Helen's Road, Swansea, SA1 4BDWalking directions to BK MARKET
0.1 miEXOTICA59-62 Saint Helen's Road, Swansea, SA1 4BEWalking directions to EXOTICA
0.1 miMasala Bazaar160 St Helens Road, Sandfields, SA1 4DQWalking directions to Masala Bazaar
0.1 miRayanWyndham Street, Swansea, SA1 3HZWalking directions to Rayan

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA1 3JG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

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

Member of parliament

Torsten Bell

Swansea West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictSwanseaW06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencySwansea WestW07000108
WardCastleW05001041
ParishCastleW04001033
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central SwanseaW02000192
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 025BW01000745
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA1 3JG

Is SA1 3JG (Central Swansea) safe?

The area around SA1 3JG 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.

What is the average house price near SA1 3JG?

The median sale price around SA1 3JG in Castle is £135,000 (about £152 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA1 3JG?

There are 9 schools close to SA1 3JG, including St Helen's Primary School, Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School and Swansea Sixth Form College. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SA1 3JG?

The closest station to SA1 3JG is Swansea, about 1,205 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA1 3JG?

SA1 3JG 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).

Who represents SA1 3JG (Central Swansea) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swansea West covering SA1 3JG 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).