The Castleland ward covered an area of Barry southeast of the town centre including a large part of
Barry Docks. Two county councillors were elected from the ward to the
Vale of Glamorgan Council and two town councillors to
Barry Town Council. According to the
2011 census the population of the ward was 4,852. In 2009 the ward was designated as a renewal zone, earmarked for improvements to housing and public spaces. ==Election results==