Penllergaer is a village and community on the northern edge of Swansea in south Wales, a short drive from the city centre. It sits against rolling countryside and woodland, close to the restored valley of the nearby Penllergare estate, which is popular for walks and features ornamental ponds, a waterfall and Victorian garden ruins.
Historically the area is linked to the Dillwyn‑Llewelyn family and the pioneering 19th‑century photographer John Dillwyn Llewelyn; the house was lost in the 20th century but the grounds have been rescued and are now managed for conservation and community use. Today Penllergaer is largely residential and commuter‑oriented, with a primary school, small local businesses and active community groups who value its green spaces and wildlife.
Postcode districts covering Penllergaer
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 3.7 miles
- Tonypandy 23.6 miles
- Bridgend 21.7 miles
- Llanelli 5.8 miles
- Llanelli Rural 7.2 miles
- Neath 7.7 miles
- Coity Higher 21.6 miles
- Briton Ferry 8.2 miles
- Aberdare 23.3 miles
- Aberdare East 24.2 miles
- Aberdare West 23.1 miles
- Ammanford 8.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Pontlliw Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Pontlliw and Tircoed Parish 1.5 miles
- Llwchwr Parish 1.7 miles
- Llangyfelach Parish 1.8 miles
- Gorseinon Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Penderry Parish 1.9 miles
- Gorseinon and Penyrheol Ward 2 miles
- Grovesend Built-up area 2 miles
- Cockett Ward 2.1 miles
- Grovesend and Waungron Parish 2.2 miles
- Gowerton Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Waunarlwydd Ward 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Penllergaer
SA4 5BU, SA4 8WT, SA4 9FE, SA4 9AP, SA4 5EE, SA4 9BP, SA4 9FD, SA4 9FB, SA4 9NX … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 34 miles
- Bristol Airport 58.6 miles
- Gowerton Railway Station 2.1 miles
- Llangennech Railway Station 3.6 miles
Hotels near Penllergaer Ad
- The Georgian Swansea 5 4.5 miles
- Morgans Hotel 4 4.5 miles
- Patricks Boathouse 6.8 miles
- Ice House Apartments 4 4.6 miles
- Oyster House 4 6.6 miles
- The Grand Hotel 3 4.1 miles
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea 4 4.6 miles
- The Gower Hotel 4 6.3 miles
- Ibis Swansea 2 5.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 6.6 miles
Schools in Penllergaer
- Penllergaer Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 3.6 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 4.3 miles
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 4.5 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 6.3 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 6.4 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 8.7 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 10.1 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 10.2 miles
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 11.1 miles
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 13.4 miles
- Towyn Burrows Hill 14.4 miles
- Pembrey Forest Forest 14.6 miles