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 miles8.2 km
- Tonypandy 24.2 miles39 km
- Bridgend 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Llanelli 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Llanelli Rural 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Neath 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Coity Higher 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Briton Ferry 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Aberdare 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Aberdare East 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Aberdare West 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Ammanford 7 miles11.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Pontlliw Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Grovesend and Waungron Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Grovesend Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Penllergaer Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Gorseinon and Penyrheol Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Pontarddulais Built-up area 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Gorseinon Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Llangyfelach Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Llwchwr Parish 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Pontardulais Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Hendy and Fforest Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Loughor Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Pontlliw and Tircoed
SA4 9EE, SA4 9DS, SA4 8DU, SA4 9SF, SA4 9EB, SA4 9SP, SA4 9LB, SA4 9HB, SA4 9DG … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 35.1 miles56.5 km
- Bristol Airport 59.4 miles95.5 km
- Pontarddulais Railway Station 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Llangennech Railway Station 3 miles4.9 km
Hotels near Pontlliw and Tircoed Ad
- The Georgian Swansea 5 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Morgans Hotel 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Ice House Apartments 4 6 miles9.6 km
- Patricks Boathouse 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Oyster House 4 8.1 miles13 km
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Grand Hotel 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Ibis Swansea 2 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Gower Hotel 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea 4 6 miles9.7 km
Schools in Pontlliw and Tircoed
- Pontlliw Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 6 miles9.7 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 11.2 miles18 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 11.3 miles18.1 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 12 miles19.3 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 13.9 miles22.4 km