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 miles
- Tonypandy 22 miles
- Bridgend 18.8 miles
- Llanelli 8.5 miles
- Llanelli Rural 10.3 miles
- Neath 7 miles
- Coity Higher 18.8 miles
- Briton Ferry 6.2 miles
- Aberdare 22.7 miles
- Aberdare East 23.6 miles
- Aberdare West 22.6 miles
- Ammanford 11.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Townhill Parish 0.7 miles
- Castle Ward 0.9 miles
- Sketty Parish 1 mile
- Swansea Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Cwmbwrla Parish 1.6 miles
- Cockett Ward 1.7 miles
- Landore Parish 1.9 miles
- Waterfront Ward 2 miles
- St. Thomas Ward 2.2 miles
- Killay Parish 2.2 miles
- Mayals Ward 2.3 miles
- Penderry Parish 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Uplands
SA1 4PS, SA1 4ND, SA1 5QQ, SA2 0AT, SA2 0RD, SA2 0DZ, SA2 0BE, SA1 4PA, SA1 4QQ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 31 miles
- Bristol Airport 56.2 miles
- Swansea Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Gowerton Railway Station 3.5 miles
Hotels near Uplands Ad
- Cwtsh Hostel 4 1.1 miles
- The Grand Hotel 3 1.2 miles
- Dolphin SA1 1 mile
- The Georgian Swansea 5 1.4 miles
- Morgans Hotel 4 1.3 miles
- Host & Stay | Oxford Street House 0.8 miles
- Delta Hotels Swansea 4 1.1 miles
- Village Hotel Swansea 3 2 miles
- Premier Inn Swansea City Centre 3 1.3 miles
- Ibis Swansea Hotel 3 2.1 miles
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 miles
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 1.3 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 2.3 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 7.2 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 7.4 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 7.9 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 8.9 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 9 miles
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 14 miles
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 14.9 miles
- Towyn Burrows Hill 16.6 miles
- Pembrey Forest Forest 16.7 miles