Llwchwr is an electoral ward on the north‑western edge of the Swansea conurbation in Wales, sitting beside the estuary of the River Loughor opposite Llanelli and within easy reach of the Gower peninsula. It combines compact residential areas and small commercial streets with riverside fringes and salt‑marsh, giving the ward a semi‑suburban coastal character and straightforward road and rail links into nearby towns.
The locality has visible layers of history - from the medieval ruins of Loughor Castle to a nineteenth‑century industrial past along the estuary - yet today it feels largely like a commuter community with active local clubs, schools and a bilingual social life typical of south‑west Wales. The estuary and mudflats attract wildlife watchers, and the mix of long‑standing families and newer residents produces a community‑focused, quietly evolving social scene.
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
- Llwchwr Parish 0 miles0 km
- 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
Example postcodes in Llwchwr
SA4 6TU, SA4 4EB, SA4 6QB, SA5 4NT, SA4 4LE, SA4 6TA, SA4 6HX, SA4 6QP, SA4 6SD … 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