Craig-cefn-parc is a small village on the northern fringe of Swansea in Wales, sitting where the urban edge meets the rolling uplands typical of the western valleys. Its geography gives easy access to countryside walks and elevated views, while the layout and housing still reflect the area's industrial past that shaped many South Wales communities.
Historically linked to coal and heavy industry, the village has become largely residential and commuter‑oriented, with local shops, community groups and a strong sense of local identity centred on sports and social clubs. Like many post‑industrial settlements it faces economic challenges, but grassroots projects and its rural access continue to be important to social and cultural life.
Postcode districts covering Craig-cefn-parc
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Tonypandy 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Bridgend 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Llanelli 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Llanelli Rural 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Neath 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 23 miles37.1 km
- Coity Higher 20 miles32.3 km
- Briton Ferry 7 miles11.3 km
- Aberdare 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Aberdare East 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Aberdare West 19.2 miles30.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Clydach Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Trebanos Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Glais Built-up area 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Mawr Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Morriston Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Birchgrove Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Allt-wen Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Llangyfelach Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Alltwen Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Pontardawe Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Cilybebyll Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Llansamlet Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Craig-cefn-parc
SA6 5SY, SA6 5SZ, SA6 5RD, SA6 5TQ, SA6 5RG, SA6 5RE, SA6 5RZ, SA6 5TA, SA6 5RB … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 32.8 miles52.7 km
- Bristol Airport 56.2 miles90.4 km
- Llansamlet Railway Station 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Skewen Railway Station 4.5 miles7.3 km
Hotels near Craig-cefn-parc Ad
- The Dillwyn Arms 2.7 miles4.4 km
- The Georgian Swansea 5 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Morgans Hotel 4 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Ice House Apartments 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Mercure Swansea Hotel 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The New Swan Hotel 3 7 miles11.2 km
- Ibis Swansea 2 6.2 miles10 km
- The Grand Hotel 3 6 miles9.7 km
- The Towers Hotel and Spa 3 6.2 miles9.9 km
Local points of interest
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 4.7 miles7.5 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 6 miles9.6 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 6.5 miles10.4 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 7.5 miles12 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 12.7 miles20.4 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 14 miles22.5 km