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 miles
- Tonypandy 21.7 miles
- Bridgend 18.8 miles
- Llanelli 8.4 miles
- Llanelli Rural 10.1 miles
- Neath 6.5 miles
- Coity Higher 18.8 miles
- Briton Ferry 5.9 miles
- Aberdare 22.3 miles
- Aberdare East 23.2 miles
- Aberdare West 22.2 miles
- Ammanford 11.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Swansea Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Castle Ward 0.6 miles
- Uplands Parish 0.7 miles
- Cwmbwrla Parish 0.9 miles
- Cockett Ward 1.3 miles
- Landore Parish 1.3 miles
- Sketty Parish 1.5 miles
- Penderry Parish 1.7 miles
- St. Thomas Ward 1.9 miles
- Waterfront Ward 1.9 miles
- Mynydd-bach Ward 2.2 miles
- Mynyddbach Parish 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Townhill
SA2 0UU, SA1 6QD, SA2 0XA, SA1 6LA, SA1 6QF, SA1 6RT, SA1 6UD, SA1 6TY, SA1 6QU … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 31.1 miles
- Bristol Airport 56.1 miles
- Swansea Railway Station 1 mile
- Gowerton Railway Station 3.4 miles
Hotels near Townhill Ad
- The Grand Hotel 3 0.9 miles
- Cwtsh Hostel 4 1 mile
- Dolphin SA1 1 mile
- The Georgian Swansea 5 1.3 miles
- Morgans Hotel 4 1.3 miles
- Village Hotel Swansea 3 1.8 miles
- Host & Stay | Oxford Street House 0.9 miles
- Ibis Swansea Hotel 3 1.9 miles
- Delta Hotels Swansea 4 1.3 miles
- Premier Inn Swansea City Centre 3 1.2 miles
Schools in Townhill
- Sea View Primary School Primary
- Townhill Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 1.3 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 1.5 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 1.7 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 7.2 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 7.4 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 7.5 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 8.8 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 8.9 miles
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 13.8 miles
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 15.1 miles
- Towyn Burrows Hill 16.6 miles
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 16.7 miles