Llansamlet sits to the north‑east of Swansea as a mix of suburban housing, pockets of semi‑rural land and light industry. The area has visible reminders of South Wales’s industrial past - old coal and metalworking activity shaped local settlements - but also offers green corridors and hillsides that give pleasant views across the Tawe valley and towards the coast.
Historically a parish community centred on its church, Llansamlet has evolved into a diverse residential ward with an established industrial estate, local shops and schools, and ongoing regeneration efforts to balance housing needs with employment and open space. Its location close to major road links makes it a practical commuter area while local groups keep a strong sense of community identity and Welsh cultural connections.
Postcode districts covering Llansamlet
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 3 miles
- Tonypandy 19.3 miles
- Bridgend 17.7 miles
- Llanelli 10.1 miles
- Llanelli Rural 11.5 miles
- Neath 3.4 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 23.1 miles
- Coity Higher 17.5 miles
- Briton Ferry 4.1 miles
- Aberdare 19.2 miles
- Aberdare East 20.1 miles
- Aberdare West 19 miles
Neighbouring places
- Morriston Parish 1.2 miles
- Birchgrove Parish 1.2 miles
- Bonymaen Parish 1.5 miles
- Bôn-y-maen Ward 1.5 miles
- Mynydd-bach Ward 1.8 miles
- Mynyddbach Parish 1.8 miles
- Coedffranc North Ward 2 miles
- Glais Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Coedffranc Parish 2.2 miles
- Landore Parish 2.2 miles
- Coedffranc Central Ward 2.4 miles
- Coedffranc West Ward 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Llansamlet
SA7 9WS, SA1 9DU, SA7 9RZ, SA7 9AQ, SA7 9UF, SA1 9PB, SA7 9US, SA7 9XL, SA7 9XD … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 30.1 miles
- Bristol Airport 54.3 miles
- Llansamlet Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Skewen Railway Station 2.3 miles
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Schools in Llansamlet
- Talycopa Primary School Primary
- Trallwn Primary School Primary
- Ysgol Gymraeg Lon Las Primary
Local points of interest
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 1.8 miles
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 3.4 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 4.4 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 4.9 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 6.5 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 6.5 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 10.7 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 10.8 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 14.2 miles
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 15 miles
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 15.3 miles
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 16.1 miles