Townhill is a residential district on the steep slopes just to the north of Swansea city centre in Wales, known for its elevated position that gives many streets fine views over Swansea Bay and the heart of the city. The neighbourhood is punctuated by green spaces such as Townhill Park and benefits from quick road and bus links into the centre, making it a popular spot for commuters who want easy access to urban amenities while retaining a sense of openness.
The area has a mixed housing stock - older terraces and semi‑detached homes alongside post‑war council estates - reflecting waves of development as Swansea expanded in the 19th and 20th centuries. Local life centres on small shops, a primary school and community groups, and there’s a modest tradition of grassroots events and regeneration projects that aim to strengthen services and social ties without losing the neighbourhood’s everyday, down‑to‑earth character.
Postcode districts covering Townhill
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 0.6 miles1 km
- Tonypandy 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Bridgend 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Llanelli 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Llanelli Rural 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Neath 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Coity Higher 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Briton Ferry 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Aberdare 22.3 miles35.8 km
- Aberdare East 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Aberdare West 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Ammanford 11.3 miles18.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Swansea Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Castle Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Uplands Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Cwmbwrla Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Cockett Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Landore Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Sketty Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Penderry Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- St. Thomas Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Waterfront Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Mynydd-bach Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Mynyddbach Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Townhill
SA1 6TZ, SA1 6LG, SA1 6QG, SA1 6JZ, SA1 6QX, SA1 6RW, SA2 0UX, SA1 6QN, SA1 6UL … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 31.1 miles50 km
- Bristol Airport 56.1 miles90.3 km
- Swansea Railway Station 1 mile1.5 km
- Gowerton Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
Hotels near Townhill Ad
- The Georgian Swansea 5 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Morgans Hotel 4 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Ice House Apartments 4 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Patricks Boathouse 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea 4 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Oyster House 4 4 miles6.5 km
- The Grand Hotel 3 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Ibis Swansea 2 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Village Hotel Swansea 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- The Gower Hotel 4 4.9 miles8 km
Schools in Townhill
- Sea View Primary School Primary
- Townhill Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 1.3 miles2.1 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 7.4 miles11.8 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 7.5 miles12 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 16.6 miles26.8 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 16.7 miles26.9 km