Uplands is a compact, hilltop suburb just north of Swansea city centre, with rows of Victorian and Edwardian terraces that give way to pleasant views over Swansea Bay. It grew as a 19th‑century residential area and today still feels like a neighbourhood rather than a suburb, with a mix of long‑standing families, young professionals and student households.
The area is best known for its bustling local high street around City Road, where independent cafés, bars and restaurants sit alongside convenience shops and services. Proximity to Swansea University and the city centre keeps the place lively and diverse; recent years have seen some gentrification and rising house prices, but also a strong community feel and plenty of grassroots activity.
Postcode districts covering Uplands
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Tonypandy 22 miles35.3 km
- Bridgend 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Llanelli 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Llanelli Rural 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Neath 7 miles11.3 km
- Coity Higher 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Briton Ferry 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Aberdare 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Aberdare East 23.6 miles38 km
- Aberdare West 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Ammanford 11.9 miles19.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Townhill Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Castle Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Sketty Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Swansea Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Cwmbwrla Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Cockett Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Landore Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Waterfront Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- St. Thomas Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Killay Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Mayals Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Penderry Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
Example postcodes in Uplands
SA1 6DD, SA2 0PJ, SA2 0TH, SA2 0DY, SA2 0AH, SA1 4NL, SA1 5PZ, SA2 0RD, SA2 0LT … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 31 miles49.9 km
- Bristol Airport 56.2 miles90.4 km
- Swansea Railway Station 1.3 miles2 km
- Gowerton Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
Hotels near Uplands Ad
- The Georgian Swansea 5 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Morgans Hotel 4 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Patricks Boathouse 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Ice House Apartments 4 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Oyster House 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea 4 1.1 miles1.8 km
- The Grand Hotel 3 1.2 miles2 km
- Ibis Swansea 2 2.4 miles3.8 km
- The Gower Hotel 4 4.4 miles7 km
- Village Hotel Swansea 4 2 miles3.2 km
Schools in Uplands
- Brynmill School Primary
- Ffynone House School Independent - all ages
- Y.G.G. Brynymor Primary
Local points of interest
- The Egypt Center Museum 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 7.2 miles11.7 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 9 miles14.4 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 14 miles22.5 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 14.9 miles24 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 16.7 miles27 km