The coastal city of Swansea in Wales sits on Swansea Bay where the River Tawe meets the sea, with the rolling Gower Peninsula - the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - to the west. The nearby village of Mumbles is a popular promenade and gateway to sandy beaches, while the city itself balances maritime history, Victorian docks and the striking National Waterfront Museum.
Once known for copper-smelting and heavy industry, at one point nicknamed “Copperopolis”, Swansea has shifted towards education, creative industries and tech, anchored by Swansea University and waterfront redevelopment. There’s a lively cultural scene tied to its Welsh identity, from markets and theatres to connections with the poet Dylan Thomas, and a mixed urban community where Welsh language and newer multicultural influences coexist.
Postcode districts covering Swansea
Most populated places nearby
- Tonypandy 21.1 miles
- Bridgend 18.2 miles
- Llanelli 8.9 miles
- Llanelli Rural 10.7 miles
- Neath 5.9 miles
- Coity Higher 18.2 miles
- Briton Ferry 5.2 miles
- Aberdare 21.6 miles
- Aberdare East 22.6 miles
- Aberdare West 21.6 miles
- Ammanford 11.4 miles
- Maesteg 12.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Castle Ward 0.3 miles
- Townhill Parish 0.6 miles
- Cwmbwrla Parish 0.8 miles
- Landore Parish 0.9 miles
- Uplands Parish 1.1 miles
- St. Thomas Ward 1.2 miles
- Waterfront Ward 1.4 miles
- Cockett Ward 1.8 miles
- Penderry Parish 1.9 miles
- Bonymaen Parish 2 miles
- Bôn-y-maen Ward 2 miles
- Sketty Parish 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Swansea
SA6 6AZ, SA99 1DL, SA6 7NZ, SA1 8HD, SA5 8JX, SA1 6QR, SA2 0BD, SA2 0UR, SA1 8BJ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 30.5 miles
- Bristol Airport 55.5 miles
- Swansea Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Llansamlet Railway Station 3.5 miles
Hotels in Swansea Ad
- Travelodge Swansea M4 3
- Cwtsh Hostel 4
- The Grand Hotel 3
- The Georgian Swansea 5
- Village Hotel Swansea 3
- Oyster House 4
- Dolphin SA1
- Ibis Swansea Hotel 3
- Morgans Hotel 4
- Mercure Swansea Hotel 4
Schools in Swansea
- Birchgrove Secondary
- Birchgrove Primary Primary
- Bishop Gore School Secondary
- Bishop Vaughan School Secondary
- Blaenymaes Primary School Primary
- Brynhyfryd Primary School Primary
- Brynmill School Primary
- Burlais Primary School Primary
- Cadle Primary School Primary
- Cefn Hengoed Secondary
- Christchurch Church in Wales Primary
- Clase Primary School Primary
- Clwyd Primary School Primary
- Cwmglas Primary School Primary
- Cwmrhydyceirw Primary School Primary
- Dan y Coed Independent - special
- Danygraig Primary School Primary
- DUNVANT Primary SCHOOL Primary
- Dylan Thomas Community School Secondary
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Local points of interest
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 0.8 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 1.3 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 1.9 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 6.6 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 6.8 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 6.9 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 9.4 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 9.5 miles
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 14.4 miles
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 14.6 miles
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 17 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 17.2 miles