Welcome to Uplands
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Uplands (Welsh: Pantygwydr) is a suburb and community of Swansea, Wales. It lies about a mile (2 km) to the west of Swansea city centre, and falls within the Uplands electoral ward. It is centred on the A4118 road, which links Swansea city centre and Sketty. The main road begins as Walter Road from the east, and becomes Sketty Road towards the west. Much of the area is hilly. The population of the community and ward in 2011 was 15,665 and in terms of Welsh identity had the lowest percentage in the county.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
285 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
14,025 (2021) |
Density |
4,923 people/km2 |
Mean age |
33.8 |
Ward |
Uplands |
District |
Swansea |
Postcodes |
SA1, SA2 |
ONS ID |
W04000597 |
Council
Contact details for Uplands Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Uplands Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Uplands Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Uplands Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Uplands Parish.
Local News
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The truly inspiring journey of the woman running one of Swansea's longest-running restaurants
Published: 8th Mar 2024
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Plans for new Uplands to Sketty cycle route revealed
Published: 16th Jan 2024
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Johnny Depp visits Swansea birthplace of Dylan Thomas
Published: 9th Jul 2023