Mynyddbach lies on the northern edge of Swansea, its name coming from the Welsh for "little mountain" and reflecting the area's gently undulating terrain that forms a transition between urban Swansea and the surrounding hills. Historically it developed with the 19th-century rise of coal and tinplate industries, so you’ll find Victorian terraces and traces of an industrial past alongside pockets of green space and views over the valley.
Today Mynyddbach is largely a residential community with strong local identity, a mix of Welsh and English cultural influences, and a tradition of chapels and community halls that still host events and neighbourhood projects. Economically it functions mostly as a commuter suburb for the city and nearby towns, while continuing to see modest regeneration and community-led efforts to preserve local heritage and improve amenities.
Postcode districts covering Mynyddbach
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Tonypandy 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Bridgend 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Llanelli 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Llanelli Rural 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Neath 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 24.9 miles40 km
- Coity Higher 19 miles30.5 km
- Briton Ferry 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Aberdare 21 miles33.8 km
- Aberdare East 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Aberdare West 20.8 miles33.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Mynydd-bach Ward 0 miles0 km
- Penderry Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Morriston Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Landore Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Cwmbwrla Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Llangyfelach Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Llansamlet Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Swansea Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Bonymaen Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bôn-y-maen Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Cockett Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Townhill Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Mynyddbach
SA99 1BN, SA6 7NZ, SA99 1BF, SA6 6BB, SA99 1BU, SA6 7PF, SA6 7PS, SA5 9EU, SA5 7HY … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 31.5 miles50.7 km
- Bristol Airport 56 miles90.1 km
- Swansea Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Llansamlet Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
Hotels near Mynyddbach Ad
- The Georgian Swansea 5 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Morgans Hotel 4 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Ice House Apartments 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 4 miles6.5 km
- Ibis Swansea 2 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Mercure Swansea Hotel 4 1.4 miles2.2 km
- The Grand Hotel 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Patricks Boathouse 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Oyster House 4 6.2 miles10 km
Schools in Mynyddbach
- Bishop Vaughan School Secondary
- Clase Primary School Primary
- Gwyrosydd Primary School Primary
- Ysgol Calon Lan Special
Local points of interest
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 3.7 miles5.9 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 6.2 miles10 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 9 miles14.5 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 13.7 miles22 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 15.8 miles25.5 km