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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 None 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
N/A
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
25.81(-24%)
Shoplifting
9.77(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.13(-38%)
Public order
7.42(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.42(-13%)
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 130 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 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
Detached9£412,000
Flats11£117,000
Semi-Detached35£285,000
Terraced75£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

SA14PZ

Walter Road

SA20JY

Maple Grove

SA20BT

Brynmill Avenue

SA20AL

Brynmill Crescent

SA20RD

Hillside Crescent

SA20HD

Gwydr Square

SA16JY

Penygraig Road

SA15NW

Walter Road

SA20QU

Richmond Mews

SA16GD

Uplands

SA16JW

Montpelier Terrace

SA20QY

Richmond Terrace

SA16BL

Crole Street

SA20ND

Cambridge Street

SA20DD

Canterbury Road

SA14NH

Francis Street

SA20PY

Uplands

SA14LP

Bay View Crescent

SA20JQ

Brynmill Park

SA16DQ

Richmond Villas

SA15QH

Walter Road

SA20AW

Sketty Road

SA20BZ

St Alban's Road

SA14NE

St Helens Avenue

SA20LQ

Sketty Road

SA16BR

Woodlands Terrace

SA14PD

St Helen's Crescent

SA14QL

Eaton Crescent

SA20JX

Sketty Road

SA14LZ

St Helen's Avenue

SA20TY

Lon Cwmgwyn

SA16BH

White Street

SA14LH

King Edwards Road

SA20DA

Penbryn Terrace

SA20RA

Cwmdonkin Drive

SA14BL

St Helens Road

SA14LW

King Edwards Road

SA20HX

Glanbrydan Avenue

SA16DZ

St James Crescent

SA20LD

Long Oaks Avenue

SA20JD

Beechwood Road

SA20LG

Sketty Road

SA14JJ

Brynymor Road

SA20HQ

Uplands Crescent (Rear)

SA15PY

Walter Road

SA14HT

Caswell Street

SA15RF

Walter Road

SA20SE

Parc Wern Road

SA14QQ

Nyanza Terrace

SA20RJ

Penlan Crescent

SA20AS

Bryn Road

SA20YQ

Lon Coed Bran

SA20NG

Sketty Road

SA20JB

Pantygwydr Road

SA20EW

The Quadrant

SA20NA

Edgeware Road

SA20YH

Lon Ger Y Coed

SA20RQ

Cwmdonkin Terrace

SA20TQ

Broadway

SA16BQ

Hanover Street

SA14PS

Walter Road

SA20LJ

Sketty Road

SA20JZ

Sketty Road

SA20HT

Bernard Street

SA20YD

Lon Coed Bran

SA14QF

Belgrave Gardens

SA20PN

Glanmor Crescent

SA16BN

Hanover Street

SA14PT

Walter Road

SA15RD

Walter Road

SA14QP

Eaton Crescent

SA20LY

Hawthorne Avenue

SA14JU

Catherine Street

SA20RN

Glanmor Road

SA20HR

Glanbrydan Avenue

SA20BY

De Breos Street

SA20RY

Somerville Court

SA20RE

Richmond Road

SA20SJ

Myrtle Grove

SA14JZ

Westbury Lane

SA20AE

Rhyddings Park Road

SA20PS

Eden Avenue

SA16BZ

Bullins Lane

SA20PG

Uplands Crescent

SA20TS

Lon Cadog

SA20DJ

Park Place

SA20PB

Uplands Crescent

SA16DY

St James Gardens

SA14QX

Brynymor Crescent

SA15PZ

Walter Road

SA14JT

Catherine Street

SA16JX

Fairfield Terrace

SA14NN

St Helens Avenue

SA16JH

Constitution Hill

SA20LT

Pinewood Road

SA20RH

Penlan Crescent

SA16BW

Burman Street

SA20LU

Hazel Road

SA16JN

Rosehill Terrace

SA20TU

Lon Dan Y Coed

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.