Pontlliw and Tircoed sits on the northern edge of Swansea, a semi-rural area that brings together the older village of Pontlliw and the smaller, wooded settlement of Tircoed. The ward benefits from easy road links into Swansea and the M4 while feeling distinctly countryside, with nearby valleys, woodlands and walking routes that attract families and commuters who like a quieter base within reach of the city.
Locally there’s a strong community vibe: Pontlliw retains a village core with local clubs and sporting life - notably rugby - while Tircoed is known for its green setting and community facilities built around a small, planned neighbourhood. Economically it functions largely as part of the Swansea commuter belt, but its mix of traditional village character and newer, wooded housing gives it a distinct social feel and a steady local involvement in community events and upkeep of green spaces.
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 and Tircoed Parish 0 miles0 km
- 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
Example postcodes in Pontlliw and Tircoed
SA4 9ZQ, SA4 9EJ, SA4 9HG, SA4 9HW, SA4 9JG, SA4 9ER, SA4 9FU, SA4 9QL, SA4 9JJ … 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