Postcode insights

SA1 5AG

Orchard Street

Castle

Interactive map showing SA1 5AG and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SA1 5AG

Overview

Postcode SA1 5AG 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 920.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 10.8× 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 0.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bryn Y Don Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
921
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
75%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Central Swansea has a very high crime rate, with approximately 920.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

75%

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.

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 5AG.

Transport

The nearest station is Swansea located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA1 5AG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Swansea

N/A

Walking directions to Swansea

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA1 5AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBryn Y Don ParkSmallWalking directions to Bryn Y Don Park
0.5 miThe VetchSmallWalking directions to The Vetch
0.5 miAmy Dillwyn ParkSmallWalking directions to Amy Dillwyn Park

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
4,253.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
441.97(+1203%)
Shoplifting
224.35(+3389%)
Anti-social behaviour
222.28(+1609%)
Public order
139.38(+1596%)
Other theft
80.31(+1653%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
204
63.75%
Other White
51
15.94%
African
15
4.69%
Indian
12
3.75%
Other
6
1.88%
Total population: 320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
28.48%
No qualifications
81
26.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
16.23%
Level 3 (A level)
37
12.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
6.95%
Total 16+ residents: 302

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
157
70.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
47
20.98%
Social rents from council
11
4.91%
Owns outright
4
1.79%
Other forms of private rent
4
1.79%
Total households: 224

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 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA1 5AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA1 5AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 2025Units 1 & 2, 23 - 26, Princess Way, Swansea, SA1 5HEOtherLeasehold£3,500,000
23 Jan 2026Apartment 507, Castle Buildings, 32, Castle Street, Swansea, SA1 1JHFlatsLeasehold£54,000
29 Oct 2025Apartment 413, Castle Buildings, 32, Castle Street, Swansea, SA1 1JHFlatsLeasehold£50,000
29 Aug 2025Apartment 322, Castle Buildings, 32, Castle Street, Swansea, SA1 1JGFlatsLeasehold£85,000
27 Feb 2025Lazerzone, Castle Building, Worcester Place, Swansea, SA1 1JQOtherFreehold£670,000

Schools

In the SA1 5AG postcode area, located within Central Swansea, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA1 5AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableSwansea Sixth Form CollegeWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Crug GlasWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableTerrace Road Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA1 5AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA1 5AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSingh Brothers StoreStryd Fawr, Swansea, SA1 1NWWalking directions to Singh Brothers Store
0.1 miKings MartPortland Street, Swansea, SA1 5HQWalking directions to Kings Mart
0.2 miThe Food WarehouseSwansea, SA1 2ASWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.2 miTesco ExpressDe La Beche Street, Swansea, SA1 3HAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miCastle Square Convenience StoreCaer Street, Swansea, SA1 3PPWalking directions to Castle Square Convenience Store

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA1 5AG, 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 025FW01001955
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA1 5AG

Is SA1 5AG (Central Swansea) safe?

The area around SA1 5AG records about 921 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 5AG?

The median sale price around SA1 5AG 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 5AG?

There are 12 schools close to SA1 5AG, including Swansea Sixth Form College, Ysgol Crug Glas and Terrace Road Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA1 5AG?

The closest station to SA1 5AG is Swansea, about 350 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA1 5AG?

SA1 5AG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 36 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA1 5AG (Central Swansea) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swansea West covering SA1 5AG 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.