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SA1 5QF

Walter Road

Uplands

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Detailed insights for SA1 5QF

Overview

Postcode SA1 5QF 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below 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 0.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
23.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Brynmill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 774 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Brynmill has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.9%

Approximately 23.9% 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 5QF.

Transport

The nearest station is Swansea located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA1 5QF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Swansea

N/A

Walking directions to Swansea

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA1 5QF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miVictoria ParkSmallWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.4 miThe VetchSmallWalking directions to The Vetch
0.1 miSt. James's GardensSmallWalking directions to St. James's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
6,839.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.9(0%)
Public order
6.78(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.78(-8%)
Vehicle crime
5.65(+97%)
Other theft
5.08(+11%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
143
49.31%
Bangladeshi
57
19.66%
Other White
26
8.97%
African
24
8.28%
Chinese
17
5.86%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
29.57%
Level 3 (A level)
67
26.07%
No qualifications
59
22.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
8.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.23%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
34.78%
Owns outright
30
21.74%
Other social rented
29
21.01%
Owns with a mortgage
21
15.22%
Social rents from council
4
2.9%
Total households: 138

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 5QF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA1 5QF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Apr 202549, Walter Road, Swansea, SA1 5PWTerracedFreehold£200,000
29 Oct 2025153, Hanover Street, Swansea, SA1 6BPTerracedFreehold£150,000
29 Aug 2025153, Hanover Street, Swansea, SA1 6BPTerracedFreehold£155,000
07 Oct 20259, Burman Street, Swansea, SA1 6BWTerracedFreehold£120,000
02 Oct 20255, Burman Street, Swansea, SA1 6BWTerracedFreehold£75,000

Schools

In the SA1 5QF postcode area, located within Brynmill, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA1 5QF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableFfynone House School TrustWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableTerrace Road 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 5QF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA1 5QF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodWalter Road, Swansea, SA1 5RGWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miEXOTICA59-62 Saint Helen's Road, Swansea, SA1 4BEWalking directions to EXOTICA
0.2 miBK MARKETSt Helen's Road, Swansea, SA1 4BDWalking directions to BK MARKET
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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA1 5QF, 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 026BW01000871
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA1 5QF

Is SA1 5QF (Brynmill) safe?

The area around SA1 5QF records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 5QF?

The median sale price around SA1 5QF 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 5QF?

There are 11 schools close to SA1 5QF, including Ffynone House School Trust, Terrace Road Primary School and St Helen's Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA1 5QF?

The closest station to SA1 5QF is Swansea, about 1,323 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA1 5QF?

SA1 5QF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 774 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA1 5QF (Brynmill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swansea West covering SA1 5QF 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.