Postcode SA1 5DW 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 None deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 920.7 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 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Bryn Y Don Park.
Central Swansea has a unknown 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 920.7 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 5DW.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bryn Y Don Park | Small | Walking directions to Bryn Y Don Park |
| 0.4 mi | Museum Green | Small | Walking directions to Museum Green |
| 0.4 mi | Museum Park | Small | Walking directions to Museum Park |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £136,250 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,200 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 | 3 | £117,500 |
| Flats | 15 | £85,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £145,000 |
| Terraced | 80 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the SA1 5DW 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 5DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Singh Brothers Store | Stryd Fawr, Swansea, SA1 1NW | Walking directions to Singh Brothers Store |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | De La Beche Street, Swansea, SA1 3HA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Kings Mart | Portland Street, Swansea, SA1 5HQ | Walking directions to Kings Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Ivey Place, Swansea, SA1 1NU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Swansea, SA1 2AS | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
Elected local representatives for SA1 5DW, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.