Penderry sits on the higher ground to the north‑west of Swansea, Wales city centre and is largely a residential ward made up of post‑war and later housing, local shops and small community facilities. Its elevated position gives some neighbourhoods good views over the city and surrounding suburbs, while being within easy reach of the services and transport links of Swansea.
The area has a strong community feel, with active local groups, schools and church halls playing a big role in everyday life. Like many suburban wards it has a mixed economic profile and has been the focus of regeneration and housing improvement projects in recent decades, so alongside pockets of social challenge you’ll find a lively local identity and ongoing efforts to improve amenities and opportunities for residents.
Postcode districts covering Penderry
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Tonypandy 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Bridgend 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Llanelli 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Llanelli Rural 9 miles14.5 km
- Neath 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Coity Higher 19.7 miles31.8 km
- Briton Ferry 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Aberdare 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Aberdare East 23 miles37.1 km
- Aberdare West 22 miles35.4 km
- Ammanford 9.6 miles15.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Penderry Parish 0 miles0 km
- Cockett Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Cwmbwrla Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Mynydd-bach Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Mynyddbach Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Landore Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Townhill Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Llangyfelach Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Penllergaer Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Swansea Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Castle Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Waunarlwydd Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Penderry
SA5 7EL, SA5 7BN, SA5 7AQ, SA5 5LF, SA5 9AJ, SA5 5EY, SA5 7AS, SA5 5EJ, SA5 7BX … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 32.2 miles51.8 km
- Bristol Airport 56.8 miles91.5 km
- Swansea Railway Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Gowerton Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
Hotels near Penderry Ad
- The Georgian Swansea 5 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Morgans Hotel 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Ice House Apartments 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Patricks Boathouse 5.6 miles9.1 km
- The Grand Hotel 3 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Oyster House 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Ibis Swansea 2 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea 4 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 5 miles8.1 km
- Mercure Swansea Hotel 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
Schools in Penderry
- Blaenymaes Primary School Primary
- Clwyd Primary School Primary
- Portmead Primary School Primary
- Y.G.G. Tirdeunaw Primary
- Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bryn Tawe Secondary
Local points of interest
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 2.7 miles4.4 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 3 miles4.8 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 8 miles12.9 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 8.1 miles13 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 12.8 miles20.7 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 16 miles25.7 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 16 miles25.8 km