Postcode SA1 6HB is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Uplands area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Uplands is £50,145 per year. The nearest station is Swansea located about 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is The Vetch.
Uplands has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 643 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.
Uplands has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Uplands is £50,145 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA1 6HB.
The nearest station is Swansea located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Swansea | N/A | Walking directions to Swansea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Vetch | Small | Walking directions to The Vetch |
| 0.3 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 6HB postcode area, located within Uplands, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA1 6HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | HM Stores | Rhondda Street, Swansea, SA1 6EU | Walking directions to HM Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Walter Road, Swansea, SA1 5RG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Masala Bazaar | Page Street, Swansea, SA1 4DQ | Walking directions to Masala Bazaar |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | St Helen's Road, Swansea, SA1 4AN | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Rayan | Wyndham Street, Swansea, SA1 3HZ | Walking directions to Rayan |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.