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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 123 recent sales, the median property price is £226,500 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-Detached30£277,500
Terraced73£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

SA20EU

Sketty Road

SA20PJ

Glanmor Crescent

SA20QZ

Cwmdonkin Close

SA20RJ

Penlan Crescent

SA20EA

Marlborough Road

SA20LG

Sketty Road

SA20LX

Hazel Road

SA20NE

Victoria Street

SA14LS

Victoria Terrace

SA14NQ

St Helens Avenue

SA16DJ

Rhianfa Lane

SA20AG

Southville Mews

SA20EX

Uplands Crescent

SA20GU

Uplands Terrace

SA20HY

Glanbrydan Avenue

SA20TJ

Lon Cynlais

SA20TL

Lon Cynfor

SA14QQ

Nyanza Terrace

SA20DX

Alexandra Terrace

SA20TR

Lon Gwynfryn

SA14QG

Belgrave Lane

SA14QJ

Eaton Crescent

SA20DR

Rhyddings Terrace

SA20UT

Townhill Road

SA14NE

St Helens Avenue

SA16DA

Ffynone Close

SA20YL

Pentyla Road

SA20DT

Bernard Street

SA20NB

Cambridge Street

SA15RF

Walter Road

SA20PN

Glanmor Crescent

SA20QG

Glanmor Park Road

SA16DE

Ffynone Road

SA14JL

Phillips Parade

SA16BN

Hanover Street

SA20EZ

Uplands Crescent

SA20RG

Clevedon Court

SA20SA

Girton Villas

SA14LY

King Edward's Road

SA14JH

Brynymor Road

SA16DB

Ffynone Drive

SA20AP

Bryn Road

SA20BY

De Breos Street

SA20LN

Windsor Street

SA20US

Townhill Road

SA14NR

St Helen's Crescent

SA14QT

Brynymor Crescent

SA20JH

Glanbrydan Avenue

SA20PT

Glanmor Road

SA20RP

Dylans View

SA14LN

King Edwards Road

SA15QH

Walter Road

SA20RN

Glanmor Road

SA14JZ

Westbury Lane

SA14QF

Belgrave Gardens

SA14QN

Eaton Crescent

SA16BZ

Bullins Lane

SA20AS

Bryn Road

SA20BB

Langland Terrace

SA20BZ

St Alban's Road

SA20ND

Cambridge Street

SA20QA

Glanmor Road

SA20QP

Long Oaks Mews

SA20QS

The Grove

SA20TQ

Broadway

SA16JW

Montpelier Terrace

SA20DP

Rhyddings Terrace

SA20HN

Ernald Place

SA20HS

Bernard Street

SA20JX

Sketty Road

SA20YN

Pentyla Road

SA16DR

St James Crescent

SA16DZ

St James Crescent

SA20AW

Sketty Road

SA14JN

Westbury Street

SA14ND

St Helens Avenue

SA14PZ

Walter Road

SA20AU

Bryn Road

SA20BS

Aylesbury Road

SA20DD

Canterbury Road

SA14QL

Eaton Crescent

SA20DA

Penbryn Terrace

SA20PX

Glanmor Road

SA20RR

Glanmor Road

SA14NP

Francis Street

SA14QH

Brynymor Crescent

SA20DB

Chesshyre Street

SA20QH

Long Oaks Court

SA20AT

Bryn Road

SA20JB

Pantygwydr Road

SA20JL

Beechwood Road

SA20LY

Hawthorne Avenue

SA20NF

Sketty Road

SA20PR

Westfa Road

SA20QE

Glanmor Park Road

SA20QT

The Grove

SA20TZ

Lon Gwynfryn

SA15NW

Walter Road

SA16NT

Dyfed Terrace

SA20BA

Brynmill Terrace

Data Sources

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