Devon Terrace Uplands, Swansea
11 addresses across 1 postcode (SA1), about 20 m long. USRN 39106366.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £75,211 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 4).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Swansea costs £2,238 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 60 m away, and Cwmdonkin Park (5.5 hectares) is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 52 to 55 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Grove Medical Centre, about 270 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 104 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £75,211 | £75,211 | £75,211 |
| 2004 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £192,000 | £192,000 | £192,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £147,500 | £147,500 | £147,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £87,000 | £87,000 | £87,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2018 | 4 SA1 6DG | Terraced | £75,211 | |
| 27 Jan 2004 | 2 SA1 6DG | Terraced | £340,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2001 | 3 SA1 6DG | Semi-detached | £192,000 | |
| 31 Aug 1999 | 2 SA1 6DG | Terraced | £147,500 | |
| 25 Oct 1995 | 3 SA1 6DG | Semi-detached | £87,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 93 m². Most common: Flat (5). Built: 1900-1929 (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (5).
Council tax
What each band costs in Swansea in 2026-27: Band D £2,238 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,492 | £1,741 | £1,990 | £2,238 | £2,736 | £3,233 | £3,730 | £4,477 | £5,223 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (29% of about 770 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Ffynone. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 5.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Listed buildings
- Devon Terrace, grade II
- Devon Terrace, grade II
- Devon Terrace, grade II
- Devon Terrace, grade II
- Hillside, grade II
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
None of the 11 address points in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water on Natural Resources Wales's map. Outside those areas the chance is under 0.1% (1 in 1,000) a year.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 52 m and 55 m above sea level (54 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA1 6DG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Swansea 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Gowerton 159,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Llansamlet 38,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 66 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Richmond Villas Uplands | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Swansea Bus Station Stand X | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal Swansea Ferry Terminal | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking Recreation Ground | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 49.7 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Grove Medical Centre | 270 m |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Belgrave Dental Centre LTD | 160 m |
| Hospital | Singleton Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Townhill Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,160 m² | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Cwmdonkin Park 5.5 ha | 380 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 420 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Paradise Park 3.0 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,510 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 10 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is St. James's Gardens and Crescent, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 170 m south-east. 100 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St. James's Gardens and Crescent | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 170 m south-east |
| Cwmdonkin Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 490 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Swansea New Guildhall | Listed building, Grade I | 710 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Original Swansea Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Swansea Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Traeth Abertawe | Beach | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Kilvey Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Mill Wood | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Olchfa Wood | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
| Queen's Dock | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Cwmgelli | Valley | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 11 |
2 of the street's 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Swansea: see them on the Swansea page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace Road Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St Helen's Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Y.g.g. Brynymor Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Townhill Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Christchurch Church in Wales English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Brynmill School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Sea View Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St Josephs Cathedral Primary School Roman Catholic English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Waun Wen School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Gors Community School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Bishop Gore School English medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Care Home SA1 6DE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| The Childrens Room SA1 6DY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Swansea Asylum Seekers Support Group SA1 4QF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Swansea Foodbank SA1 6BT | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Dylan Thomas Birthplace | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Mirador Town House SA2 0QX | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 210 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2019 |
| Ffynone House School SA1 6DR | School/college/university | 220 m | 4 Good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Joio Day Nursery SA1 6DR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| The Mansion House SA1 6BX | Other catering premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Rose Garden Day Nursery SA2 0GU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| G&P Afro Restaurant SA1 4PT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Saint Hugo Bakery & Cafe SA2 0NX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Bar St James SA2 0PB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Llwyn y Bryn SA1 4PU | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Beechwood Club SA2 0QT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Vehicle crime | 18 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Belgrave Lane (39); On or near Hillside Crescent (20); On or near Bullin'S Lane (11); On or near Mirador Crescent (9); On or near Hospital (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 39% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 36% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 14% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 33% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SA1 6DG: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Ffynone Road · Richmond Road · Richmond Villas · Ffynone Road · St James Gardens · Hillside Crescent · Belgrave Lane · Ffynone Drive · St James's Crescent · Bullin's Lane · Mirador Crescent · Rhianfa Lane
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.