Postcode SA1 5AF 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 931.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Swansea is £35,769 per year. The nearest station is Swansea located about 0.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest small park is Bryn Y Don Park.
Central Swansea has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 36 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Central Swansea has a very high crime rate, with approximately 931.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 75.0% 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 5AF.
The nearest station is Swansea located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Swansea | N/A | Walking directions to Swansea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bryn Y Don Park | Small | Walking directions to Bryn Y Don Park |
| 0.5 mi | The Vetch | Small | Walking directions to The Vetch |
| 0.4 mi | Amy Dillwyn Park | Small | Walking directions to Amy Dillwyn Park |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £555,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £336,250 |
| Flats | 9 | £93,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £145,000 |
| Terraced | 81 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the SA1 5AF postcode area, located within Central Swansea, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA1 5AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Singh Brothers Store | Stryd Fawr, Swansea, SA1 1NW | Walking directions to Singh Brothers Store |
| 0.1 mi | Castle Square Convenience Store | Caer Street, Swansea, SA1 3PP | Walking directions to Castle Square Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Swansea, SA1 2AS | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | De La Beche Street, Swansea, SA1 3HA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Wind Street Stores | Wind Street, Swansea, SA1 1EJ | Walking directions to Wind Street Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.