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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

SA20EA

Marlborough Road

SA16BS

Brooklands Terrace

SA16DE

Ffynone Road

SA14LN

King Edwards Road

SA20PL

Glanmor Lane

SA20AN

Osborne Terrace

SA14QH

Brynymor Crescent

SA20DB

Chesshyre Street

SA20AF

Rhyddings Park Road

SA20HW

Ernald Place

SA14NQ

St Helens Avenue

SA20PR

Westfa Road

SA20QX

Mirador Crescent

SA20BR

Bernard Street

SA14JQ

Brynymor Road

SA20QT

The Grove

SA20TH

Lon Cedwyn

SA20TZ

Lon Gwynfryn

SA14LY

King Edward's Road

SA16HU

Terrace Road

SA14NJ

St Helen's Crescent

SA20JE

Knoll Avenue

SA15QQ

Walter Road

SA20SA

Girton Villas

SA20DR

Rhyddings Terrace

SA15RG

Walter Road

SA14QR

Eaton Crescent

SA20RT

Notts Gardens

SA20HN

Ernald Place

SA20EB

Marlborough Road

SA20NB

Cambridge Street

SA20TL

Lon Cynfor

SA20QD

Maple Crescent

SA20LP

Hawthorne Avenue

SA16DA

Ffynone Close

SA20NL

Sketty Road

SA14NW

St Helens Avenue

SA20TP

Lon Illtyd

SA20AY

Brynmill Lane

SA15AR

Uplands

SA16DL

St James's Crescent

SA14LU

King Edwards Road

SA20PJ

Glanmor Crescent

SA16DD

Ffynone Drive

SA20LB

Le Breos Avenue

SA20AP

Bryn Road

SA20JL

Beechwood Road

SA20GU

Uplands Terrace

SA14JE

Brynymor Road

SA14JS

Catherine Street

SA14JP

Brunswick Street

SA20QR

The Grove

SA14PE

Uplands

SA20TW

Lon Caron

SA15PQ

Walter Road

SA20HL

Beechwood Road

SA20PA

Uplands Crescent

SA14NG

St Helen's Crescent

SA20JA

Pantygwydr Road

SA20QF

Runnymede

SA20PP

Park Drive

SA20LW

Sarlou Court

SA20UR

Townhill Road

SA20QG

Glanmor Park Road

SA20TX

Lon Bryngwyn

SA16BG

Humphrey Street

SA14LX

King Edwards Road

SA20YE

Lon Pen Y Coed

SA20PT

Glanmor Road

SA20NX

Uplands Crescent

SA20AQ

Rhyddings Park Road

SA20YJ

Arfryn Road

SA20HU

Bernard Street

SA20DU

Alexandra Terrace

SA20RX

Lady Margaret Villas

SA20EZ

Uplands Crescent

SA20NP

Uplands Crescent

SA20EU

Sketty Road

SA20HS

Bernard Street

SA20LS

Pinewood Road

SA16DR

St James Crescent

SA14PA

St Helen's Crescent

SA20US

Townhill Road

SA16GA

Uplands

SA14QN

Eaton Crescent

SA20DN

Oakwood Road

SA20BE

Malvern Terrace

SA16DW

Uplands

SA16DJ

Rhianfa Lane

SA20JJ

Llythrid Avenue

SA20TN

Lon Cadog

SA20RP

Dylans View

SA20DZ

Marlborough Road

SA20QH

Long Oaks Court

SA14LT

Bayview Terrace

SA14NS

Uplands

SA20RZ

Newnham Crescent

SA20RL

Penlan Crescent

SA20SH

Myrtle Grove

Data Sources

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