Llwchwr sits on the north‑western edge of Swansea, beside the tidal estuary of the River Loughor and within easy reach of the Gower peninsula. The landscape mixes low‑lying marshes and mudflats important for birdlife with suburban streets and pockets of open countryside, and its waterside position has long defined the character of the area.
Historically the locality grew up around the riverside settlement of Loughor with medieval remnants and a past linked to small‑scale port and industrial activity; today it is largely residential with local shops, clubs and a strong community spirit, many people commuting to Swansea or Llanelli via good road links such as the M4. Welsh language and local sporting and cultural organisations remain important to social life, alongside conservation interests for the estuary and surrounding countryside.
Postcode districts covering Llwchwr
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Bridgend 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Llanelli 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Llanelli Rural 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Neath 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Coity Higher 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Briton Ferry 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Aberdare 25 miles40.2 km
- Aberdare West 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Ammanford 9.3 miles15 km
- Maesteg 16.8 miles27 km
- Gorseinon 0.5 miles0.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Gorseinon Built-up area 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Gowerton Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Loughor Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Gorseinon and Penyrheol Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Penllergaer Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Waunarlwydd Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Grovesend Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Pontlliw Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Grovesend and Waungron Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Pontlliw and Tircoed Parish 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Dunvant Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Three Crosses Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Llwchwr
SA4 6QQ, SA4 6RB, SA4 6TU, SA4 6ST, SA4 4AE, SA4 4LQ, SA4 4LH, SA4 6TP, SA4 6PL … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 35 miles56.4 km
- Bristol Airport 59.9 miles96.4 km
- Gowerton Railway Station 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Llangennech Railway Station 2.7 miles4.3 km
Hotels near Llwchwr Ad
- The Georgian Swansea 5 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Morgans Hotel 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Patricks Boathouse 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Oyster House 4 6.2 miles10 km
- The Gower Hotel 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Ice House Apartments 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The Grand Hotel 3 4.9 miles7.8 km
- The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Ibis Swansea 2 6.1 miles9.8 km
Schools in Llwchwr
- Casllwchwr Primary School Primary
- Pontybrenin Primary School Primary
- Tre Uchaf Primary School Primary
- Ty Trafle (fr. Priority Childcare) Independent - special
- Y.G.G. Pontybrenin Primary
Local points of interest
- The Egypt Center Museum 4.4 miles7 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 4.9 miles8 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 5 miles8.1 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 9.9 miles15.9 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 13.1 miles21.1 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 13.3 miles21.4 km