Llannon (Llan-non)
Ward in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.768, -4.108 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 54 09 |
Llannon is a largely rural ward in Carmarthenshire, Wales, lying not far from the market towns of Llanelli and Carmarthen and within commuting distance of Swansea. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, hedgerowed lanes and scattered villages and hamlets rather than a single urban centre, giving it a quiet, agricultural feel.
Locally there is a strong sense of community, with village halls, chapels and a continuing Welsh-language tradition shaping cultural life; economically the area relies on farming, small local businesses and residents who commute to nearby towns for work. Historic buildings and parish features dot the ward, reflecting a long rural heritage while contemporary issues tend to focus on services, transport and maintaining community facilities.
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 6HE, SA14 6EW, SA14 6BH, SA14 6NJ, SA14 6DB, SA14 6AE, SA14 6EA, SA15 5NL, SA14 6ND … 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