Llannon
Parish in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.768, -4.108 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 54 09 |
| Population: | 869 |
Llannon is a quiet, predominantly rural parish in Carmarthenshire, Wales, lying just north of Llanelli and close to the market and industrial settlement of Cross Hands. The area is characterised by rolling farmland, hedgerows and small hamlets, with easy road links that make it part of the commuter belt for Llanelli and Swansea while still feeling distinctly countryside.
Historically rooted in agriculture with a strong nonconformist chapel tradition, Llannon has seen a modest shift towards commuting and light industry in neighbouring centres, but retains a notable Welsh-language and community spirit. Local life revolves around village halls, church and chapel activities and seasonal agricultural rhythms, giving the parish a mix of traditional rural character and practical modern ties to nearby towns.
Postcode districts covering Llannon
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 11.8 miles19 km
- Llanelli 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Llanelli Rural 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Neath 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Briton Ferry 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Ammanford 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Maesteg 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Gorseinon 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Carmarthen 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Ystalyfera 13.5 miles21.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Llannon Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Tumble Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Cefneithin Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Pontyberem Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Gorslas Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Pen-y-groes and Gorslas Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Foelgastell Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Tycroes Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Llanedi Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Penygroes Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Tycroes and Capel Hendre Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Swiss Valley Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Llannon
SA14 6BN, SA14 8JZ, SA14 8JW, SA14 6LA, SA14 6HE, SA14 6BB, SA14 6PB, SA14 6RX, SA14 6LU … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 41.7 miles67.1 km
- Bristol Airport 65.3 miles105.1 km
- Pontarddulais Railway Station 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Pantyffynnon Railway Station 4.8 miles7.8 km
Hotels near Llannon Ad
- The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- The Cawdor 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Ashburnham Hotel 3 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns 6.3 miles10.1 km
Schools in Llannon
- Llannon Primary
- Y Tymbl Primary
- Ysgol Gymraeg Llechyfedach Primary
- Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Cross Hands Primary
Local points of interest
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 6 miles9.7 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 6 miles9.7 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Richmond Park Stadium 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 11 miles17.7 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 11.5 miles18.5 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 12.7 miles20.4 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 15.1 miles24.3 km