Castle Road is in Mumbles, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA3 5TF is located in the West Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gower. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Road, Mumbles, Swansea, SA3 5TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA3 5TY, SA3 5TD, SA3 5TQ, SA3 5TE, SA3 5TH, SA3 5PR, SA3 5TU, SA3 5TP, SA3 5TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA3 5TF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.6% | 21.2% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 40.4% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 16.1% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 18.1% | 18.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.1% | 37% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 41.3% | 11.9% | 33.6% | 7.7% |
| Fair health | 22.4% | 15.9% | -6.5% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 15.5% | -11.0% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 7.7% | 1.8% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 16.5% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.9% | 9.3% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 40.2% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.1% | 96.1% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 98.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 98.1% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 98.1% | 3.7% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Road was 19.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.7% lower than the Mumbles average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Mumbles and the 126th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.8%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Castle Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-08-12 | £233,065 |
| 17 Castle Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-05-29 | £291,178 |
| 16 Castle Road, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2023-01-26 | £844,000 |
| 20 Castle Road, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2022-01-12 | £582,997 |
| 41 Castle Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2021-01-22 | £346,984 |
SA3 5TF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in SA3 5TF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 54% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Primary School West Cross Avenue , West Cross SA3 5TS | - not rated | 418 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St David's Catholic Primary School West Cross Avenue , West Cross SA3 5TS | - not rated | 418 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oystermouth Primary School Newton Road , Mumbles SA3 4BE | - not rated | 558 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newton Primary School Slade Road , Newton SA3 4UE | - not rated | 810 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Whitestone Primary School Off Rushwind Close , West Cross SA3 5RF | - not rated | 909 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Stores | 9 Westcross Avenue | 241 yd | |
| Love you a latte | 50 Newton Road | 490 yd | |
| Fika | 44 Newton Road | 493 yd | |
| Venue 42 | 42 Newton Road | 494 yd | |
| Mumtaz Indian Haute Cuisine | 478-480 Mumbles Road | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaufort Arms | 1 Castle Road | 1 yd | |
| Mumbles Ale House | 21 Westbourne Road | 539 yd | |
| Cu Mumbles | Unit 7 Castleton Walk Arcade | 548 yd | |
| The White Rose | 1-3 Newton Road | 605 yd | |
| The West Cross Inn | West Cross Inn, Mumbles Road | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Curry | 89 Newton Road | 502 yd | |
| Snack Shack | 14 Newton Road | 576 yd | |
| Johnnies Fish Bar | Johnnie's Fish N Chips, 2 Chapel Street | 597 yd | |
| Spice | 13 Alderwood Road | 934 yd | |
| Dick Bartons Fish and Chip Shop | 16 Alderwood Road | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 145-147 Mumbles Road | 748 yd | |
| Spar | 10-12 Alderwood Road | 934 yd | |
| Aru Food & Wine | 130 Westcross Lane | 1,055 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.