Pontlliw and Tircoed sit on the northern fringe of Swansea, close to the M4 corridor, and are a mix of an older village core and a later woodland estate. Pontlliw grew up beside the River Lliw (its name alluding to a bridge over the Lliw) and retains a village feel with local shops, a pub and a cluster of community groups, while Tircoed is notable for its setting among trees, shared green spaces and a well-used community centre.
Economically the area is largely residential with many people commuting to Swansea and neighbouring towns, but it benefits from easy access to surrounding countryside and walking routes, and a strong local social life driven by clubs, events and a proactive community council; its blend of rural character and transport links makes it a popular spot for families and commuters alike.
Postcode districts covering Pontlliw and Tircoed
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 5.1 miles
- Tonypandy 24.2 miles
- Bridgend 22.7 miles
- Llanelli 5.4 miles
- Llanelli Rural 6.4 miles
- Neath 8.2 miles
- Coity Higher 22.5 miles
- Briton Ferry 9.1 miles
- Aberdare 23.5 miles
- Aberdare East 24.4 miles
- Aberdare West 23.2 miles
- Ammanford 7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Pontlliw Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Grovesend and Waungron Parish 1.3 miles
- Grovesend Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Penllergaer Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Gorseinon and Penyrheol Ward 1.6 miles
- Pontarddulais Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Gorseinon Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Llangyfelach Parish 2.2 miles
- Llwchwr Parish 2.5 miles
- Pontardulais Parish 2.5 miles
- Hendy and Fforest Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Loughor Built-up area 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Pontlliw and Tircoed
SA4 9EY, SA4 9EJ, SA4 8DS, SA4 9EP, SA4 9DG, SA4 9HW, SA4 9EA, SA4 9QS, SA4 9XU … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 35.1 miles
- Bristol Airport 59.4 miles
- Pontarddulais Railway Station 2.4 miles
- Llangennech Railway Station 3 miles
Hotels near Pontlliw and Tircoed Ad
- Travelodge Swansea M4 3 1 mile
- The Fountain Inn 1.4 miles
- Sandfields House 2.1 miles
- Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns 5.4 miles
- The Grand Hotel 3 5.4 miles
- Cwtsh Hostel 4 5.7 miles
- Stradey Park Hotel 4 6.7 miles
- Mercure Swansea Hotel 4 4.9 miles
- The Rose 37ft Lakeside Yacht inc Hot Tub 3 4.2 miles
- LLwyn Country House 4.8 miles
Schools in Pontlliw and Tircoed
- Pontlliw Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 4.7 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 5.8 miles
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 5.9 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 6 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 6.1 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 9.2 miles
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 10.3 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 11.2 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 11.3 miles
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 12 miles
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 13.2 miles
- Towyn Burrows Hill 13.9 miles