Uplands is an inner suburb of Swansea, Wales, sitting on slightly elevated ground just a short walk from the city centre and seafront. The area is marked by Victorian and Edwardian terraces and a few larger villas, tree-lined streets and a compact, well-used high street.
Its lively commercial stretch is known for cafes, pubs, independent shops and a diverse food scene, and the ward’s character is shaped by a mix of long-term residents, young professionals and students thanks to the nearby Swansea University and Singleton Park. There’s a strong local-business and community feel - small traders’ associations and neighbourhood groups help keep the area active and socially engaged.
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
- Uplands Parish 0 miles0 km
- 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
Example postcodes in Uplands
SA1 4NG, SA2 0AU, SA2 0EU, SA1 6BZ, SA2 0JX, SA2 0BU, SA2 0LG, SA1 6DB, SA1 6JY … 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