The Quadrant Uplands, Swansea
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (SA2), about 50 m long. USRN 39106419.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2011 the median was £155,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (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 E; 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 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Brynmill Park, is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 46 to 51 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Uplands & Mumbles Surgery, about 280 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £108,000 | £108,000 | £108,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aug 2011 | 4 SA2 0EW | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 27 Jul 1999 | 4 SA2 0EW | Detached | £45,000 | |
| 4 Apr 1997 | 3 SA2 0EW | Detached | £108,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 158 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1900-1929 (3); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (2); owner-occupied (2).
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 E (43% of about 700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
None of the 39 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 46 m and 51 m above sea level (47 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA2 0EN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SA2 0EW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Swansea 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Gowerton 159,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Llansamlet 38,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 52 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Benedicts Church Uplands | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Swansea Bus Station Stand X | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal Swansea Ferry Terminal | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking Recreation Ground | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 50.2 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Uplands & Mumbles Surgery | 280 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Livingwell Pharmacy | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 130 m |
| Hospital | Singleton Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Sketty Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brynmill Park 4.1 ha | 180 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Cwmdonkin Park 5.5 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | De-La-Beche Park 6,540 m² | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.0 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Brynmill Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 300 m south. 86 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brynmill Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 300 m south |
| Cwmdonkin Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 540 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Traeth Abertawe | Beach | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Mill Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Kilvey Hill | Hill | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) east |
| Queen's Dock | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) east |
| Black Stones | Wetland | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south |
| Cwmgelli | Valley | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y.g.g. Brynymor Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Brynmill School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Bishop Gore School English medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Christchurch Church in Wales English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Townhill Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St Helen's Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Terrace Road Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Parkland Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Gors Community School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Sketty Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Dylan Thomas Community School English medium | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Sea View Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Dene Guest House SA2 0LJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 280 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2019 |
| Jangu Uplands Stores SA2 0HS | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Fairleigh House SA2 0EU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 4 Good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Bakers Basket SA2 0DT | Retailers - other | 380 m | 4 Good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Drinks Stop SA2 0DR | Retailers - other | 390 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rhannu Bakery SA2 0QB | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Tiny Tots SA2 0HN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Mens Breakfast Pantygwydr Baptist Church SA2 0HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2026 |
| Sloth Coffee Co. SA2 0QB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Sloth Brynmill SA2 0DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Duck & Dough SA2 0DZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Celebration Cakes SA2 0EX | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Papi’s Pizzeria SA2 0EX | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Dylans@Cwmdonkin SA2 0PP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Part 2 Coffee SA2 0QR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Beechwood Road (9); On or near Maple Grove (6); On or near Llythrid Avenue (5); On or near Long Oaks Avenue (5); On or near Hawthorne Avenue (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 32% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 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) | 49% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Nearby streets
Beechwood Road · Long Oaks Avenue · Knoll Avenue · Sarlou Court · Llythrid Avenue · Maple Grove · Le-Breos Avenue · Glanbrydan Avenue · Pinewood Road · Roger Beck Way · Hazel Road · Sketty Road
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.