Penllergaer is a largely residential suburb and electoral ward to the north of Swansea in Wales, known for its mix of suburban housing and pockets of green space rather than heavy industry. It functions as a commuter area for the city while retaining a village feel, with local shops, a primary school and active community groups helping to knit neighbours together.
Its standout feature is the restored Penllergare Country Park, a Victorian-era landscaped valley with a lake, picturesque waterfalls and ruins linked to the 19th-century horticulturalist and photographer John Dillwyn Llewelyn; the park draws walkers, families and local events. Historically and socially the area balances that rural-parkland heritage with modern suburban life, making it popular with those seeking easy access to Swansea alongside country scenery.
Postcode districts covering Penllergaer
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Tonypandy 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Bridgend 21.8 miles35 km
- Llanelli 5.6 miles9 km
- Llanelli Rural 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Neath 8 miles12.8 km
- Coity Higher 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Briton Ferry 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Aberdare 23.6 miles38 km
- Aberdare East 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Aberdare West 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Ammanford 8.7 miles14 km
Neighbouring places
- Penllergaer Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Llwchwr Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Pontlliw Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Gorseinon Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Pontlliw and Tircoed Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Gowerton Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Gorseinon and Penyrheol Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Penderry Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Waunarlwydd Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Grovesend Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Cockett Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Llangyfelach Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
Example postcodes in Penllergaer
SA4 9WW, SA4 9WH, SA4 9FE, SA4 9WF, SA4 9BG, SA4 9AP, SA4 9FL, SA4 9ZR, SA4 9AJ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 34.1 miles54.9 km
- Bristol Airport 58.7 miles94.5 km
- Gowerton Railway Station 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Llangennech Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
Hotels near Penllergaer Ad
- The Georgian Swansea 5 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Morgans Hotel 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Ice House Apartments 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Patricks Boathouse 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Oyster House 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Gower Hotel 4 6 miles9.6 km
- The Grand Hotel 3 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea 4 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Ibis Swansea 2 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 6.8 miles11 km
Schools in Penllergaer
- Penllergaer Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 3.7 miles5.9 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 6.2 miles10 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 9 miles14.4 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 10.9 miles17.6 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 14.4 miles23.1 km