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 miles4.9 km
- Tonypandy 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Bridgend 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Llanelli 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Llanelli Rural 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Neath 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Coity Higher 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Briton Ferry 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Aberdare 19.2 miles30.8 km
- Aberdare East 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Aberdare West 19 miles30.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Morriston Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Birchgrove Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Bonymaen Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Bôn-y-maen Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Mynydd-bach Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Mynyddbach Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Coedffranc North Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Glais Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Coedffranc Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Landore Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Coedffranc Central Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Coedffranc West Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Llansamlet
SA7 0AF, SA7 9AU, SA1 1TG, SA7 9AE, SA7 9XU, SA1 9PU, SA7 9RA, SA80 8AB, SA1 2TP … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 30.1 miles48.5 km
- Bristol Airport 54.3 miles87.4 km
- Llansamlet Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Skewen Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
Hotels near Llansamlet Ad
- The Georgian Swansea 5 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Morgans Hotel 4 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Ice House Apartments 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Mercure Swansea Hotel 4 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Ibis Swansea 2 2.9 miles4.6 km
- The Towers Hotel and Spa 3 2.9 miles4.6 km
- The Grand Hotel 3 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Patricks Boathouse 7.3 miles11.7 km
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 miles2.8 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 3.4 miles5.5 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 4.4 miles7.1 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 15 miles24.2 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 16.1 miles25.9 km