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 miles
- Llanelli 5.7 miles
- Llanelli Rural 4.2 miles
- Neath 14.2 miles
- Briton Ferry 15.6 miles
- Ammanford 5.7 miles
- Maesteg 22.1 miles
- Gorseinon 7.4 miles
- Carmarthen 10.8 miles
- Ystalyfera 13.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Llannon Built-up area 1 mile
- Tumble Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Cefneithin Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Pontyberem Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Gorslas Parish 2.9 miles
- Pen-y-groes and Gorslas Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Foelgastell Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Tycroes Ward 3.3 miles
- Llanedi Parish 3.3 miles
- Penygroes Ward 3.4 miles
- Tycroes and Capel Hendre Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Swiss Valley Ward 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Llannon
SA14 6ST, SA14 6PB, SA14 6NE, SA14 6DT, SA14 6BY, SA14 6ND, SA14 6PD, SA14 6HT, SA14 6AT … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 41.7 miles
- Bristol Airport 65.3 miles
- Pontarddulais Railway Station 4.4 miles
- Pantyffynnon Railway Station 4.8 miles
Hotels near Llannon Ad
- The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa 4 5.3 miles
- The Cawdor 4 9.4 miles
- Ashburnham Hotel 3 8.9 miles
- Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns 6.3 miles
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 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 6 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 6 miles
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 6.2 miles
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 8.9 miles
- Richmond Park Stadium 10.4 miles
- Towyn Burrows Hill 10.7 miles
- Pembrey Forest Forest 11 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 11.5 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 12.2 miles
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 12.7 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 15.1 miles