Townhill is a compact, largely residential ward perched on the steep slopes just northwest of Swansea city centre, giving many streets fine panoramic views across Swansea Bay and the docks. Its name is plain and literal - the neighbourhood sits above the town - and the area is characterised by tightly knit terraces and a mix of council and private housing dating mainly from the 20th century.
Socially and culturally Townhill shares much with neighbouring Mayhill: a strong local identity, active community groups and a sense of grassroots pride that has driven small-scale regeneration and neighbourhood projects. Economically it reflects the post-industrial character of the wider city, with local schools, community centres and volunteer initiatives playing a big role in everyday life while aiming to tackle the kinds of social and economic challenges common to former industrial hubs.
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
- Townhill Parish 0 miles0 km
- 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
Example postcodes in Townhill
SA1 6QB, SA1 6UU, SA1 6QZ, SA1 6UH, SA1 6SA, SA1 6SN, SA1 6UW, SA1 6PJ, SA1 6QH … 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