Postcode SA1 6EN 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 312.1 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 0.4 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 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.
Central Swansea has a very high crime rate, with approximately 312.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.0% 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 6EN.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bryn Y Don Park | Small | Walking directions to Bryn Y Don Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Vetch | Small | Walking directions to The Vetch |
| 0.5 mi | St. James's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St. James's Gardens |
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 6EN 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 6EN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | HM Stores | Rhondda Street, Swansea, SA1 6EU | Walking directions to HM Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | De La Beche Street, Swansea, SA1 3HA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | St Helen's Road, Swansea, SA1 4AN | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Middle East | Dillwyn Street, Swansea, SA1 4AQ | Walking directions to Middle East |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Walter Road, Swansea, SA1 5RG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.