Postcode insights

SA1 3TQ

Richardson Road

Castle

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Detailed insights for SA1 3TQ

Overview

Postcode SA1 3TQ is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward 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 nearest station is Swansea, about 0.8 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
320
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.3%
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 the United Kingdom, 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

8.3%

Approximately 8.3% 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 3TQ.

Transport

The nearest station is Swansea located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA1 3TQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Swansea

N/A

Walking directions to Swansea

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA1 3TQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miThe VetchSmallWalking directions to The Vetch
0.3 miAmy Dillwyn ParkSmallWalking directions to Amy Dillwyn Park
0.5 miSt. James's GardensSmallWalking directions to St. James's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
421
Population density
12,418.9 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
221
52.49%
Bangladeshi
67
15.91%
Other White
45
10.69%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
23
5.46%
Chinese
19
4.51%
Total population: 421

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
94
27.41%
Level 4+ (Degree)
84
24.49%
Level 3 (A level)
80
23.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
10.79%
Apprenticeship
17
4.96%
Total 16+ residents: 343

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
82
45.56%
Owns outright
48
26.67%
Owns with a mortgage
26
14.44%
Other social rented
15
8.33%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.44%
Total households: 180

Property prices in Castle

Median price£140,000
Price per sq ft£151
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £165K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £151 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,200 up to £555,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£320,000£89
Semi-Detached5£145,000£164
Terraced77£140,000£151
Flats13£85,000£151

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£87,500£145,000£140,000
2026£61,975£141,250
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£152£162£143
2026£129£159
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 3TQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA1 3TQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 20255, Richardson Road, Swansea, SA1 3TQTerracedFreehold£195,000
29 Jan 202656, Argyle Street, Swansea, SA1 3TBTerracedFreehold£210,000
23 May 202533, Argyle Street, Swansea, SA1 3TBTerracedFreehold£149,000
28 Feb 202562, Argyle Street, Swansea, SA1 3TBTerracedFreehold£190,000
27 Feb 202545, Argyle Street, Swansea, SA1 3TBTerracedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the SA1 3TQ postcode area, located within Central Swansea, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA1 3TQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSt Helen's Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableChristchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableSwansea Sixth Form CollegeWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA1 3TQ

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA1 3TQ, 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 3TQ

Is SA1 3TQ (Central Swansea) safe?

The area around SA1 3TQ 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SA1 3TQ?

The median sale price around SA1 3TQ in Central Swansea is £140,000 (about £151 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA1 3TQ?

There are 11 schools close to SA1 3TQ, including St Helen's Primary School, Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School and Swansea Sixth Form College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA1 3TQ?

The closest station to SA1 3TQ is Swansea, about 1,238 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA1 3TQ?

SA1 3TQ 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 3TQ (Central Swansea) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.