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 miles
- Tonypandy 21.1 miles
- Bridgend 19.1 miles
- Llanelli 8.4 miles
- Llanelli Rural 9.8 miles
- Neath 5.2 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 24.9 miles
- Coity Higher 19 miles
- Briton Ferry 5.5 miles
- Aberdare 21 miles
- Aberdare East 21.9 miles
- Aberdare West 20.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Mynydd-bach Ward 0 miles
- Penderry Parish 1.1 miles
- Morriston Parish 1.2 miles
- Landore Parish 1.3 miles
- Cwmbwrla Parish 1.4 miles
- Llangyfelach Parish 1.6 miles
- Llansamlet Parish 1.8 miles
- Swansea Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Bonymaen Parish 2.1 miles
- Bôn-y-maen Ward 2.1 miles
- Cockett Ward 2.1 miles
- Townhill Parish 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Mynyddbach
SA5 9EW, SA99 1BS, SA6 7JB, SA5 9DD, SA6 7JY, SA6 7NX, SA5 9AP, SA6 6BW, SA6 6BB … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 31.5 miles
- Bristol Airport 56 miles
- Swansea Railway Station 2.3 miles
- Llansamlet Railway Station 2.5 miles
Hotels near Mynyddbach Ad
- Travelodge Swansea M4 3 2.7 miles
- The Grand Hotel 3 2.3 miles
- Cwtsh Hostel 4 2.6 miles
- Mercure Swansea Hotel 4 1.4 miles
- Premier Inn Swansea North 3 1.4 miles
- Swansea North 3 1.4 miles
- The Georgian Swansea 5 2.7 miles
- Dolphin SA1 2.7 miles
- Village Hotel Swansea 3 2.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea East 3 4 miles
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 miles
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 2.8 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 3.7 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 6.2 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 7.6 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 7.7 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 8.9 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 9 miles
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 13.7 miles
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 15.4 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 15.6 miles
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 15.8 miles