Llanelli
Built-up area in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.686, -4.134 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 52 00 |
| Population: | 49,591 |
| Dialling code: | 01554 |
Located on the northern shore of the Burry Inlet in Carmarthenshire, Llanelli looks out over Swansea Bay and has been transformed by the stretch of reclaimed coastline known as the Millennium Coastal Park, with views across to the Gower. The estuary’s mudflats are important for wading birds, so the waterfront blends wildlife interest with leisure trails, cycling and coastal walks.
Once a powerhouse of tinplate and coal export, Llanelli still wears its industrial past alongside a strong cultural identity - Welsh is widely spoken and rugby plays a big social role through Llanelli RFC and regional side The Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets. The town has seen ongoing regeneration with light industry, retail and tourism growth; colourful local touches include Felinfoel Brewery (among the first in Britain to can beer) and nearby harbours such as Burry Port that hint at its maritime history.
Postcode districts covering Llanelli
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Llanelli Rural 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Neath 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Briton Ferry 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Ammanford 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Maesteg 21.2 miles34 km
- Gorseinon 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Carmarthen 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Porthcawl 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Ystalyfera 15.4 miles24.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Bigyn Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Dafen and Felinfoel Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Lliedi Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Llwynhendy Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Tyisha Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Bryn Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Elli Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Bynea Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Glanymor Ward 1.6 miles2.7 km
- Llanelli Rural Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Llangennech Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Swiss Valley Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
Example postcodes in Llanelli
SA15 3BB, SA15 3RG, SA15 1DJ, SA14 9WB, SA15 2DD, SA14 8PH, SA14 8NY, SA14 9BQ, SA15 1HT … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 39.4 miles63.5 km
- Bristol Airport 64.3 miles103.5 km
- Llanelli Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Bynea Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
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Schools in Llanelli
- Bigyn Primary
- Bryn Teg Primary
- Bryngwyn School Secondary
- Brynsierfel Primary
- Bynea Primary
- Coedcae School Secondary
- Dafen Primary
- Dewi Sant Primary
- Ffwrnes Primary
- Halfway Primary
- Heol Goffa Special
- Maes Y Morfa Primary
- Old Road Primary
- Pen Rhos Primary
- Pentip Primary
- Penygaer Primary
- St John Lloyd Catholic Comprehensive School Secondary
- St Mary's (Llanelli) Primary
- Stebonheath Primary
- … See all
Local points of interest
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 0.6 miles1 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 0.7 miles1 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 5.5 miles8.8 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 9.6 miles15.5 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Richmond Park Stadium 14 miles22.5 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 14.5 miles23.3 km