Postcode insights

SA1 4QS

Bonville Terrace

Uplands

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Detailed insights for SA1 4QS

Overview

Postcode SA1 4QS is located in an urban city, within the Uplands ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Brynmill area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brynmill is £44,995 per year. The nearest station is Swansea, about 1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Parc Cwmdoncyn / Cwmdonkin Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Brynmill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,298 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Brynmill has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.8%

Approximately 9.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Brynmill is £44,995 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA1 4QS.

Transport

The nearest station is Swansea located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA1 4QS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miParc Cwmdoncyn / Cwmdonkin ParkMediumWalking directions to Parc Cwmdoncyn / Cwmdonkin Park
0.3 miVictoria ParkSmallWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.2 miSt. James's GardensSmallWalking directions to St. James's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
6,438.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.09(-11%)
Shoplifting
28.78(+348%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.43(-4%)
Vehicle crime
11.12(+287%)
Public order
9.81(+19%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
270
79.18%
Other White
21
6.16%
Irish
12
3.52%
Indian
11
3.23%
African
4
1.17%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
122
39.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
122
39.48%
No qualifications
23
7.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
7.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
4.21%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
68
55.74%
Owns with a mortgage
22
18.03%
Owns outright
18
14.75%
Other social rented
11
9.02%
Shared ownership
1
0.82%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Uplands

Median price£227,500
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)127
Typical range (middle 50%)£168K – £275K

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 (about £195 per square foot) in Uplands area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,566 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Uplands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£345,000£254
Semi-Detached34£273,000£230
Terraced72£217,500£177
Flats13£117,000£170

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Uplands

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Uplands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290,000£107,000£218,000£165,000
2017£277,000£110,000£185,000£160,000
2018£277,000£105,000£223,000£160,000
2019£264,000£120,000£189,950£168,600
2020£300,000£112,475£235,250£173,000
2021£339,500£125,000£282,000£177,500
2022£356,250£136,000£290,000£193,150
2023£475,000£134,000£250,100£196,620
2024£347,500£117,000£263,500£220,000
2025£386,000£106,000£282,500£215,000
2026£175,000£133,000£283,750£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Uplands.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Uplands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£158£179£165£128
2017£184£123£155£137
2018£193£144£169£136
2019£191£152£167£142
2020£183£143£197£145
2021£230£166£203£151
2022£223£176£220£180
2023£283£201£226£172
2024£246£173£229£171
2025£258£184£221£182
2026£250£164£235£160
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Uplands.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA1 4QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA1 4QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jan 20267, Bonville Terrace, Swansea, SA1 4QSDetachedFreehold£285,000
18 Jul 20252, Bonville Terrace, Swansea, SA1 4QSTerracedFreehold£397,000
25 Jun 202511, Brynymor Crescent, Swansea, SA1 4QTTerracedFreehold£275,000
14 Feb 2025Flat 2, Dumbarton House Court, Brynymor Crescent, Swansea, SA1 4QXFlatsLeasehold£69,000
30 Jan 2026164, King Edwards Road, Swansea, SA1 4LWTerracedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the SA1 4QS postcode area, located within Brynmill, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA1 4QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableFfynone House School TrustWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableChristchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableSt Helen's Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA1 4QS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA1 4QS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miVarsity StoresBryn-y-mor Road, Swansea, SA1 4JEWalking directions to Varsity Stores
0.2 miLiqun Chinese SupermarketBrynymor Road, Swansea, SA1 4JEWalking directions to Liqun Chinese Supermarket
0.2 miOriental ExpressBrynymor Road, Swansea, SA1 4JGWalking directions to Oriental Express
0.2 miFamily ShopperBrynymor Road, Swansea, SA1 4JGWalking directions to Family Shopper
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalUplands Crescent, Swansea, SA2 0NPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA1 4QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Allan Jeffery

Uplands - Elected 5 May 2022

Uplands

Peter May

Uplands - Elected 5 May 2022

Uplands

Sandra Ann Joy

Uplands - Elected 5 May 2022

Uplands

Stuart James Hemsley Rice

Uplands - Elected 5 May 2022

Uplands

Member of parliament

Torsten Bell

Swansea West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictSwanseaW06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencySwansea WestW07000108
WardUplandsW05001067
ParishUplandsW04000597
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BrynmillW02000193
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 026CW01000873
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA1 4QS

Is SA1 4QS (Brynmill) safe?

The area around SA1 4QS records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SA1 4QS?

The median sale price around SA1 4QS in Brynmill is £227,500 (about £195 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA1 4QS?

There are 10 schools close to SA1 4QS, including Ffynone House School Trust, Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School and St Helen's Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA1 4QS?

SA1 4QS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,298 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA1 4QS (Brynmill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swansea West covering SA1 4QS is Torsten Bell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 4 local councillors, including Allan Jeffery (Uplands), Peter May (Uplands) and Sandra Ann Joy (Uplands).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.