Postcode insights

SA2 0YJ

Arfryn Road

Uplands

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Detailed insights for SA2 0YJ

Overview

Postcode SA2 0YJ is located in an urban city, within the Uplands ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Uplands area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Uplands is £50,145 per year. The nearest station is Swansea, about 1.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cockett Woods Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Uplands has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,783 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

2/10

Uplands has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.2%

Approximately 6.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Uplands is £50,145 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA2 0YJ.

Transport

The nearest station is Swansea located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA2 0YJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCockett Woods ParkLargeWalking directions to Cockett Woods Park
0.4 miParc Cwmdoncyn / Cwmdonkin ParkMediumWalking directions to Parc Cwmdoncyn / Cwmdonkin Park

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
5,099.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.69(-63%)
Other theft
7.25(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.63(-51%)
Vehicle crime
1.81(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
0.91(-93%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
93%
African
4
1.56%
Indian
3
1.17%
Irish
3
1.17%
Other White
3
1.17%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
37.75%
No qualifications
36
17.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
17.65%
Level 3 (A level)
31
15.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
6.86%
Total 16+ residents: 204

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
40.71%
Owns outright
43
38.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.96%
Other social rented
4
3.54%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.54%
Total households: 113

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 SA2 0YJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA2 0YJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jul 20258, Lon Bryngwyn, Swansea, SA2 0TXSemi-DetachedFreehold£363,000
22 May 202514, Lon Bryngwyn, Swansea, SA2 0TXSemi-DetachedFreehold£257,000
24 Nov 20252, Pentyla Road, Swansea, SA2 0YLSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
24 Oct 20258, Pentyla Road, Swansea, SA2 0YLSemi-DetachedFreehold£213,000
18 Sept 202525, Lon Cwmgwyn, Swansea, SA2 0TYSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the SA2 0YJ postcode area, located within Uplands, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA2 0YJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableOakleigh House SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableGors Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableTownhill Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA2 0YJ, 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)UplandsW02000191
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 024BW01000868
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA2 0YJ

Is SA2 0YJ (Uplands) safe?

The area around SA2 0YJ records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SA2 0YJ?

The median sale price around SA2 0YJ in Uplands is £227,500 (about £195 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA2 0YJ?

There are 12 schools close to SA2 0YJ, including Oakleigh House School, Gors Community Primary School and Townhill Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA2 0YJ?

SA2 0YJ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,783 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA2 0YJ (Uplands) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swansea West covering SA2 0YJ 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.