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 4QP, SA2 0BT, SA2 0EU, SA1 4JP, SA1 5PW, SA2 0HR, SA1 4JU, SA1 5RG, SA1 6HY … 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
- The Georgian Swansea 5 1.3 miles
- Morgans Hotel 4 1.3 miles
- Patricks Boathouse 3.4 miles
- Ice House Apartments 4 1.6 miles
- Oyster House 4 3.3 miles
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea 4 1.1 miles
- The Grand Hotel 3 1.2 miles
- Ibis Swansea 2 2.4 miles
- The Gower Hotel 4 4.4 miles
- Village Hotel Swansea 4 2 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