Dunvant and Killay lie on the western edge of Swansea, where suburban streets meet the rolling countryside of the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area is noted for its leafy, village-like character and easy access to green spaces such as Clyne Gardens and the Clyne Valley Country Park, with footpaths and coastal walks a short distance away, making it popular with families and walkers.
Historically Dunvant grew as a 19th‑century mining and railway community, while Killay developed as a more residential suburb; both now function largely as commuter areas for Swansea with a mix of Victorian and modern housing, local shops and schools. A strong community spirit is visible in local clubs and amenities - rugby is prominent locally - and the area combines a quieter, village atmosphere with convenient links to the city and the Gower coastline.
Postcode districts covering Dunvant and Killay
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Tonypandy 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Bridgend 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Llanelli 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Llanelli Rural 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Neath 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Coity Higher 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Briton Ferry 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Ammanford 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Maesteg 16.1 miles26 km
- Gorseinon 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Carmarthen 20.3 miles32.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Killay Parish 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Dunvant Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Upper Killay Built-up area 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Waunarlwydd Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Fairwood Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Gowerton Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Three Crosses Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Sketty Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Mayals Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Canisland Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Cockett Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Uplands Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Dunvant and Killay
SA2 7NY, SA2 7AN, SA2 7PT, SA2 7QX, SA2 7SS, SA2 7RS, SA2 7TB, SA2 7DT, SA2 7DE … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 33.4 miles53.7 km
- Bristol Airport 58.7 miles94.5 km
- Gowerton Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Swansea Railway Station 3.8 miles6.1 km
Hotels near Dunvant and Killay Ad
- Patricks Boathouse 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The Georgian Swansea 5 4 miles6.4 km
- Oyster House 4 3.6 miles5.7 km
- The Gower Hotel 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Morgans Hotel 4 4 miles6.4 km
- Ice House Apartments 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea 4 3.7 miles6 km
- The Grand Hotel 3 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Ibis Swansea 2 5 miles8 km
- The Carlton Hotel Mumbles 3 3.8 miles6.1 km
Schools in Dunvant and Killay
- DUNVANT Primary SCHOOL Primary
- Hendrefoilan Primary Primary
- Pen-Y-Fro Primary
Local points of interest
- The Egypt Center Museum 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 10 miles16.1 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 14.2 miles22.9 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 16 miles25.7 km