Crofty is a small village in the Swansea council area of Wales, set amid the rolling countryside on the edge of the urban fringe. It has a quiet, largely residential feel while remaining within reasonable reach of larger towns and city amenities, so it attracts people who want village life without being too far from services and transport links.
Historically the locality has rural roots with farms and small trades and today community life tends to be focused on local clubs, occasional village events and outdoor pursuits; surrounding lanes and footpaths are popular with walkers and cyclists. Employment and shopping are mainly drawn from nearby centres, which leaves Crofty with a predominantly residential and community‑focused character.
Postcode districts covering Crofty
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Llanelli 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Llanelli Rural 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Neath 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Briton Ferry 13 miles20.9 km
- Ammanford 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Maesteg 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Gorseinon 4.4 miles7 km
- Carmarthen 17.4 miles28 km
- Porthcawl 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Ystalyfera 16.7 miles26.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Llanrhidian Higher Parish 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Pen-clawdd Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Llanrhidian Lower Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Three Crosses Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Glanymor Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Ilston Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Llwynhendy Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Bynea Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Fairwood Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Bigyn Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Tyisha Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Canisland Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Crofty
SA4 3SS, SA4 3SG, SA4 3SR, SA4 3RY, SA4 3RP, SA4 3SD, SA4 3SF, SA4 3TW, SA4 3SP … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 37.5 miles60.4 km
- Bristol Airport 63 miles101.4 km
- Bynea Railway Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Llanelli Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km
Hotels near Crofty Ad
- The Gower Hotel 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Patricks Boathouse 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Oyster House 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa 4 4.3 miles7 km
- Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns 3 miles4.9 km
- The Georgian Swansea 5 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Ashburnham Hotel 3 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Morgans Hotel 4 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Ice House Apartments 4 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea 4 8 miles12.9 km
Local points of interest
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 10 miles16.1 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 14.3 miles23 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 14.3 miles23 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 14.4 miles23.1 km