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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

SA14JS

Catherine Street

SA20LJ

Sketty Road

SA20NA

Edgeware Road

SA20RS

Glanmor Road

SA14PS

Walter Road

SA16DQ

Richmond Villas

SA20JY

Maple Grove

SA14JT

Catherine Street

SA14LP

Bay View Crescent

SA20QF

Runnymede

SA14JE

Brynymor Road

SA14JQ

Brynymor Road

SA16DG

Devon Terrace

SA16GD

Uplands

SA20AN

Osborne Terrace

SA20NX

Uplands Crescent

SA20QU

Richmond Mews

SA20QX

Mirador Crescent

SA20RE

Richmond Road

SA20RZ

Newnham Crescent

SA14LW

King Edwards Road

SA14PD

St Helen's Crescent

SA20JQ

Brynmill Park

SA20NL

Sketty Road

SA20TP

Lon Illtyd

SA14HS

Duke Street

SA14NS

Uplands

SA14PB

Uplands

SA14QA

Walter Road

SA20AB

Gwydr Crescent

SA15PZ

Walter Road

SA20LQ

Sketty Road

SA20RU

Notts Gardens

SA15AR

Uplands

SA20BD

Malvern Terrace

SA20BU

Trafalgar Place

SA20LR

Hawthorne Avenue

SA20QY

Richmond Terrace

SA20QD

Maple Crescent

SA20RA

Cwmdonkin Drive

SA14JJ

Brynymor Road

SA14PT

Walter Road

SA20JN

Knoll Avenue

SA20LE

Long Oaks Avenue

SA14NL

Uplands

SA15RG

Walter Road

SA16DF

Ffynone Road

SA20DU

Alexandra Terrace

SA20LS

Pinewood Road

SA14NN

St Helens Avenue

SA16DT

St James Gardens

SA16JH

Constitution Hill

SA20AF

Rhyddings Park Road

SA20BE

Malvern Terrace

SA20DZ

Marlborough Road

SA14PQ

Brynmill Lane

SA16DW

Uplands

SA20AH

Finsbury Terrace

SA20DS

Rhyddings Terrace

SA20DY

Marlborough Road

SA14PY

Walter Road

SA16BT

Ffynone Road

SA20EB

Marlborough Road

SA20PB

Uplands Crescent

SA20YE

Lon Pen Y Coed

SA16HU

Terrace Road

SA20AQ

Rhyddings Park Road

SA20AR

Bryn Road

SA20HT

Bernard Street

SA20SE

Parc Wern Road

SA14PN

Francis Street

SA16BR

Woodlands Terrace

SA16DY

St James Gardens

SA16HX

Terrace Road

SA20AY

Brynmill Lane

SA20PA

Uplands Crescent

SA15PN

Walter Road

SA15QQ

Walter Road

SA20BP

St Albans Road

SA20HL

Beechwood Road

SA20LU

Hazel Road

SA20TH

Lon Cedwyn

SA14LH

King Edwards Road

SA14LZ

St Helen's Avenue

SA15QF

Walter Road

SA16DL

St James's Crescent

SA14QX

Brynymor Crescent

SA20RH

Penlan Crescent

SA14PA

St Helen's Crescent

SA16BG

Humphrey Street

SA20LA

Llythrid Avenue

SA20TY

Lon Cwmgwyn

SA14QP

Eaton Crescent

SA16JN

Rosehill Terrace

SA20EW

The Quadrant

SA20TN

Lon Cadog

SA20YH

Lon Ger Y Coed

SA14PE

Uplands

SA16GA

Uplands

Data Sources

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