Mayals is a leafy, primarily residential ward on the western edge of Swansea, sitting on the fringe of the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within quick reach of the coastal paths and beaches around the Mumbles headland and Swansea Bay. It feels more suburban than urban, with a mix of post‑war and modern housing, plenty of gardens and green space and a small collection of local shops and community facilities that give it a villagey character.
Historically part of Glamorgan, the area grew through the 20th century into a fairly affluent commuter neighbourhood popular with families who value good local schools, easy outdoor access and a short drive into the city or to the university; tourism and the nearby coastline also shape its local economy and leisure offer. The result is a quiet, community‑minded ward prized for its tranquillity and proximity to both urban amenities and coastal countryside.
Postcode districts covering Mayals
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Tonypandy 23.6 miles38 km
- Bridgend 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Llanelli 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Llanelli Rural 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Neath 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Coity Higher 19.9 miles32 km
- Briton Ferry 8 miles12.9 km
- Aberdare 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Aberdare West 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Ammanford 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Maesteg 15.2 miles24.4 km
Neighbouring places
- West Cross Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Mumbles Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Sketty Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Upper Killay Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Killay Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Bishopston Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Dunvant and Killay Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Uplands Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Dunvant Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Canisland Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Fairwood Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Townhill Parish 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Mayals
SA3 5HR, SA3 5EJ, SA3 5HP, SA3 5EF, SA3 5EL, SA3 5DJ, SA3 5AZ, SA3 5AW, SA3 5JS … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 31.7 miles50.9 km
- Bristol Airport 57.3 miles92.2 km
- Swansea Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Gowerton Railway Station 3.9 miles6.2 km
Hotels near Mayals Ad
- Patricks Boathouse 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Oyster House 4 1.5 miles2.4 km
- The Georgian Swansea 5 3.4 miles5.4 km
- The Gower Hotel 4 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Morgans Hotel 4 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Ice House Apartments 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Carlton Hotel Mumbles 3 1.7 miles2.7 km
- The Grand Hotel 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Ibis Swansea 2 4.3 miles7 km
Local points of interest
- The Egypt Center Museum 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 8.7 miles14 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 8.8 miles14.1 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 15.9 miles25.6 km