Postcode SA1 5TZ 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 0.4 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.
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.
Central Swansea has a very high crime rate, with approximately 319.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.4% 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 5TZ.
The nearest station is Swansea located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Swansea | N/A | Walking directions to Swansea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Vetch | Small | Walking directions to The Vetch |
| 0.4 mi | Amy Dillwyn Park | Small | Walking directions to Amy Dillwyn Park |
| 0.5 mi | Museum Green | Small | Walking directions to Museum Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £162,500 | £167 |
| Terraced | 72 | £141,250 | £151 |
| Detached | 1 | £85,000 | £65 |
| Flats | 21 | £80,000 | £155 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA1 5TZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2026 | 17, Carlton Terrace, Swansea, SA1 6AB | Terraced | Freehold | £223,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 7, Carlton Terrace, Swansea, SA1 6AB | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 7, Carlton Terrace, Swansea, SA1 6AB | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 4, Carlton Terrace, Swansea, SA1 6AB | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 18, Northampton Lane, Swansea, SA1 4EH | Other | Freehold | £120,000 |
In the SA1 5TZ 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Not applicable | Swansea Sixth Form College | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Terrace Road Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Sea View Community Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SA1 5TZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | De La Beche Street, Swansea, SA1 3HA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Middle East | Dillwyn Street, Swansea, SA1 4AQ | Walking directions to Middle East |
| 0.2 mi | Kings Mart | 55 The Kingsway, Swansea, SA1 5HG | Walking directions to Kings Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | St Helen's Road, Swansea, SA1 4AN | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Thai Supermarket | 61 Swansea Market, Swansea, SA1 3PQ | Walking directions to Thai Supermarket |
Elected local representatives for SA1 5TZ, 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
The area around SA1 5TZ 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.
The median sale price around SA1 5TZ in Castle is £135,000 (about £152 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SA1 5TZ, including Swansea Sixth Form College, Terrace Road Primary School and Sea View Community Primary School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SA1 5TZ is Swansea, about 675 m away.
SA1 5TZ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Swansea West covering SA1 5TZ 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).