Tyisha
Ward in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.679, -4.161 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 50 99 |
| Dialling code: | 01554 (Llanelli) |
Tyisha sits as an inner‑urban ward on the western edge of Llanelli in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Close to the town centre and the old industrial waterfront, it is largely residential with a mix of terraced streets and social housing, giving it a compact, urban character within easy reach of local shops and services.
Shaped historically by Llanelli's tinplate and coal past, the area has faced economic challenges and is among the more deprived parts of the county, which has led to targeted regeneration and housing renewal programmes in recent years. Despite those pressures there is a strong community spirit, active local groups and good access to the town’s cultural and sporting life, while the Welsh language and local traditions continue to be part of everyday life.
Postcode districts covering Tyisha
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Llanelli 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Llanelli Rural 2.5 miles4 km
- Neath 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Briton Ferry 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Ammanford 11 miles17.7 km
- Maesteg 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Gorseinon 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Carmarthen 14 miles22.6 km
- Porthcawl 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Ystalyfera 16.7 miles26.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Elli Ward 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Bigyn Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Glanymor Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Lliedi Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Llanelli Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Llwynhendy Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Dafen and Felinfoel Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Hengoed Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Pwll Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Llanelli Rural Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Bryn Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Bynea Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Tyisha
SA15 9EG, SA15 1DJ, SA15 2UA, SA15 3YB, SA15 3AW, SA15 9BY, SA15 1BW, SA15 1TG, SA15 2SY … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 40.2 miles64.7 km
- Bristol Airport 65.3 miles105.1 km
- Llanelli Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Bynea Railway Station 2.7 miles4.4 km
Hotels near Tyisha Ad
- The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa 4 1.2 miles2 km
- Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Ashburnham Hotel 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The Gower Hotel 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
Schools in Tyisha
- Bigyn Primary
- Pen Rhos Primary
Local points of interest
- Llanelli FC Stadium 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 4.9 miles8 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 7.7 miles12.4 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 10.5 miles16.8 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Richmond Park Stadium 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 15.4 miles24.8 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 15.6 miles25.1 km