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About

Uplands is a residential area located directly north of Swansea city centre. The ward is primarily characterised by its mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, which lines many of its streets. It functions as a local hub with a concentration of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants along its main thoroughfare, Uplands Crescent. The area has a significant student population due to its proximity to the Swansea University campuses.

The ward includes Cwmdonkin Park, a public park situated around a steep wooded valley. This green space features tennis courts, a bowling green, and a children's playground. The area's topography is varied, with some streets offering elevated views across the city towards Swansea Bay. Uplands is well-connected by local bus services to the city centre and the university, supporting its role as a popular place to live for both families and students.

Area overview

On average Uplands has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Uplands is £47,906 per year. Uplands is home to around 14,023 people, with a population density of about 6,096.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Uplands Population
14,023
Population density
6,096.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.96(-29%)
Shoplifting
10.34(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.41(-42%)
Public order
7.99(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.77(-16%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,789
76.93%
Other White
754
5.38%
Bangladeshi
403
2.87%
Indian
329
2.35%
African
309
2.2%
Total population: 14,024

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,047
39.65%
Level 3 (A level)
4,506
35.4%
No qualifications
1,190
9.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
966
7.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
466
3.66%
Total 16+ residents: 12,729

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,278
40.44%
Owns outright
1,480
26.27%
Owns with a mortgage
1,115
19.79%
Other social rented
500
8.88%
Other forms of private rent
136
2.41%
Total households: 5,633

Property prices in Uplands

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £228,250 in Uplands area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £810,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Uplands in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Uplands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£330,000
Flats13£100,000
Semi-Detached29£280,000
Terraced71£220,000

10 years median price trend in Uplands

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Uplands.

All postcodes in Uplands

SA20RX

Lady Margaret Villas

SA20NG

Sketty Road

SA16BL

Crole Street

SA20YJ

Arfryn Road

SA14NG

St Helen's Crescent

SA20DG

Park Place

SA20HB

Gwydr Square

SA20JE

Knoll Avenue

SA15QE

Walter Road

SA20LW

Sarlou Court

SA14BL

St Helens Road

SA20AE

Rhyddings Park Road

SA20UR

Townhill Road

SA15RD

Walter Road

SA14LL

King Edwards Road

SA14NJ

St Helen's Crescent

SA15PQ

Walter Road

SA16BW

Burman Street

SA16JX

Fairfield Terrace

SA20BX

Kemble Street

SA20HR

Glanbrydan Avenue

SA20DJ

Park Place

SA20JZ

Sketty Road

SA20PL

Glanmor Lane

SA20TS

Lon Cadog

SA14NT

Francis Street

SA16BX

Ffynone Road

SA20DN

Oakwood Road

SA20JA

Pantygwydr Road

SA20NH

Sketty Road

SA20PS

Eden Avenue

SA20RT

Notts Gardens

SA20TW

Lon Caron

SA14JU

Catherine Street

SA14QS

Bonville Terrace

SA16BH

White Street

SA16HZ

Penmaen Terrace

SA20DH

Park Place

SA20HX

Glanbrydan Avenue

SA20PP

Park Drive

SA20RQ

Cwmdonkin Terrace

SA14NA

St Helens Crescent

SA14QR

Eaton Crescent

SA20RB

Richmond Road

SA14JP

Brunswick Street

SA14LX

King Edwards Road

SA16BS

Brooklands Terrace

SA20HU

Bernard Street

SA20JJ

Llythrid Avenue

SA20RD

Hillside Crescent

SA20TT

Lon Coed Parc

SA14NW

St Helens Avenue

SA15PW

Walter Road

SA20EY

Uplands Crescent

SA20SH

Myrtle Grove

SA14NF

St Helens Avenue

SA20BR

Bernard Street

SA20HQ

Uplands Crescent (Rear)

SA20HW

Ernald Place

SA20LT

Pinewood Road

SA20QB

Glanmor Road

SA20DQ

Brynmill Avenue

SA14LT

Bayview Terrace

SA15PY

Walter Road

SA16DH

Rhianfa Gardens

SA20JD

Beechwood Road

SA20LP

Hawthorne Avenue

SA20LD

Long Oaks Avenue

SA20NP

Uplands Crescent

SA20PY

Uplands

SA20RL

Penlan Crescent

SA20QR

The Grove

SA20SJ

Myrtle Grove

SA20TX

Lon Bryngwyn

SA14LU

King Edwards Road

SA14NH

Francis Street

SA20AD

Gwydr Crescent

SA20EN

Sketty Road

SA20FA

Uplands

SA20HD

Gwydr Square

SA20PG

Uplands Crescent

SA14JG

Brynymor Road

SA14HT

Caswell Street

SA14JW

Westbury Street

SA16HY

Rose Hill

SA20AL

Brynmill Crescent

SA20LB

Le Breos Avenue

SA20YD

Lon Coed Bran

SA20YQ

Lon Coed Bran

SA15RE

Walter Road

SA20TU

Lon Dan Y Coed

SA16JL

Constitution Hill

SA20RY

Somerville Court

SA16BP

Hanover Street

SA16DD

Ffynone Drive

SA16BQ

Hanover Street

SA16JY

Penygraig Road

SA20AA

Gwydr Crescent

SA20BT

Brynmill Avenue

SA20DE

Waterloo Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.