Cwmbwrla is a compact, largely residential neighbourhood just to the north‑east of Swansea city centre in Wales, set in a small valley that shaped its 19th‑century growth. It grew up around the coal, tinplate and related industries, leaving a legacy of Victorian terraced streets and pockets of green space that slope down the valley, giving the area a more distinct topography than many other suburban districts.
Today the area is primarily residential with local shops, schools and community facilities and a noticeable focus on grassroots activity - sports clubs, community centres and regeneration projects have been important in recent years. Its closeness to Swansea city centre and public transport links makes it a practical base for commuters, while the mix of historic character and active local groups gives it a strong neighbourhood feel.
Postcode districts covering Cwmbwrla
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Tonypandy 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Bridgend 18.9 miles30.3 km
- Llanelli 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Llanelli Rural 10 miles16.1 km
- Neath 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Coity Higher 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Briton Ferry 5.6 miles9 km
- Aberdare 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Aberdare East 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Aberdare West 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Ammanford 10.5 miles17 km
Neighbouring places
- Landore Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Swansea Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Townhill Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Penderry Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Castle Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Cockett Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Mynydd-bach Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Mynyddbach Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Uplands Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- St. Thomas Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Bonymaen Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bôn-y-maen Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
Example postcodes in Cwmbwrla
SA5 9NT, SA5 9LP, SA5 8AP, SA5 9PG, SA5 8BN, SA5 8PU, SA5 9PJ, SA5 8AT, SA5 8LN … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 31.2 miles50.2 km
- Bristol Airport 56 miles90.1 km
- Swansea Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Llansamlet Railway Station 3.3 miles5.3 km
Hotels near Cwmbwrla Ad
- The Georgian Swansea 5 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Morgans Hotel 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Ice House Apartments 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Patricks Boathouse 4.9 miles8 km
- The Grand Hotel 3 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Ibis Swansea 2 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea 4 1.9 miles3 km
- Oyster House 4 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Village Hotel Swansea 4 1.9 miles3 km
Schools in Cwmbwrla
- Burlais Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 1 mile1.7 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 1.7 miles2.7 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 2.3 miles3.7 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 15.4 miles24.7 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 16.8 miles27 km