Llangyfelach is a small ward and village on the northern fringe of Swansea, sitting on rising ground with open views towards Swansea Bay and the rolling hills of the Gower peninsula. Its position between suburban Morriston and the open countryside gives it a semi‑rural feel while remaining well connected to the city and the M4 corridor.
Historically the area has links to quarrying and the coalfield that shaped much of south Wales, but today it is largely residential with a lively local community centred on the village hall, primary school and sports clubs such as the local rugby side. The ward combines a strong sense of local identity and grassroots activity with easy access to urban jobs and coastal recreation.
Postcode districts covering Llangyfelach
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Tonypandy 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Bridgend 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Llanelli 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Llanelli Rural 8.1 miles13 km
- Neath 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Coity Higher 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Briton Ferry 8 miles12.9 km
- Aberdare 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Aberdare East 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Aberdare West 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Ammanford 6.3 miles10.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Llangyfelach Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Pontlliw and Tircoed Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Pontlliw Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Mawr Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Craig-cefn-parc Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Penllergaer Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Morriston Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Pontardulais Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Pontarddulais Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Grovesend and Waungron Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Mynydd-bach Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Mynyddbach Parish 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Llangyfelach
SA5 7JE, SA6 6EW, SA6 6BY, SA6 6DD, SA5 7PR, SA5 7PJ, SA5 7LS, SA6 6NS, SA5 7ND … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 34.1 miles54.8 km
- Bristol Airport 58 miles93.3 km
- Pontarddulais Railway Station 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Llansamlet Railway Station 4.5 miles7.2 km
Hotels near Llangyfelach Ad
- The Georgian Swansea 5 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Morgans Hotel 4 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Ice House Apartments 4 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 6.2 miles10 km
- The Dillwyn Arms 5 miles8.1 km
- Mercure Swansea Hotel 4 4 miles6.5 km
- Patricks Boathouse 9 miles14.4 km
- Ibis Swansea 2 6 miles9.7 km
- The Grand Hotel 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
Schools in Llangyfelach
- Llangyfelach Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 5.9 miles9.5 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 6.3 miles10.2 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 11.9 miles19.1 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 12.4 miles20 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 14.5 miles23.4 km