Waterfront is a compact urban ward on the regenerated docklands of Swansea in Wales, straddling the mouth of the River Tawe and the inner edge of Swansea Bay. It includes the modern SA1 development and sits alongside the historic Swansea Docks and the characterful Maritime Quarter, giving a mix of promenades, marinas and converted warehouses.
The area has been transformed from heavy industry into a focus for leisure, tourism and creative businesses, with attractions such as the National Waterfront Museum nearby and a concentration of waterside bars, apartments and start‑ups. Its history as a working port still shows in the streetscape, while the social make‑up tends towards young professionals and students attracted by riverside living and easy access to the city centre.
Postcode districts covering Waterfront
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 1.4 miles
- Tonypandy 20 miles
- Bridgend 16.9 miles
- Llanelli 10.3 miles
- Llanelli Rural 12.1 miles
- Neath 5.4 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 24.9 miles
- Coity Higher 16.9 miles
- Briton Ferry 4.2 miles
- Aberdare 20.9 miles
- Aberdare East 21.8 miles
- Aberdare West 20.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- St. Thomas Ward 0.7 miles
- Castle Ward 1.3 miles
- Swansea Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Landore Parish 1.8 miles
- Bonymaen Parish 1.8 miles
- Bôn-y-maen Ward 1.8 miles
- Townhill Parish 1.9 miles
- Uplands Parish 2 miles
- Cwmbwrla Parish 2.1 miles
- Sketty Parish 2.9 miles
- Coedffranc West Ward 3 miles
- Mynydd-bach Ward 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Waterfront
SA1 8QH, SA1 8RD, SA1 1RE, SA1 9SA, SA1 1SW, SA1 1RZ, SA1 8QW, SA1 1RH, SA1 8QS … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 29.1 miles
- Bristol Airport 54.2 miles
- Swansea Railway Station 1 mile
- Llansamlet Railway Station 3.5 miles
Hotels in Waterfront Ad
- Cwtsh Hostel 4
- The Georgian Swansea 5
- Village Hotel Swansea 3
- Dolphin SA1
- Ibis Swansea Hotel 3
- Morgans Hotel 4
- Delta Hotels Swansea 4
- Premier Inn Swansea City Centre 3
- Premier Inn Swansea Waterfront 3
- Travelodge Swansea Central 3
Local points of interest
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 0.7 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 1.9 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 2.5 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 5.3 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 5.4 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 6.3 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 10.8 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 10.8 miles
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 13.2 miles
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 15.8 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 17.2 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 17.3 miles