swansea SA20 Postcodes

Swansea (SA20)

The SA20 postcode area is located in the Swansea postcode town region, within the county of Carmarthenshire, and contains a total of 268 individual postcodes.

There are 26 electoral wards in the SA20 postcode area, including Aberaeron, Ammanford, Boncath, Burry Port, Cardigan, Carmarthen, Clarbeston Road, Clynderwen, Crymych, Ferryside, Fishguard, Glogue, Goodwick, Haverfordwest, Kidwelly, Kilgetty, Lampeter, Llanarth, Llandeilo, Llandovery, Llandysul, Llanelli, Llanfyrnach, Llangadog, Llanwrda, Llanybydder, Milford Haven, Narberth, Neath, New Quay, Newcastle Emlyn, Newport, Pembroke, Pembroke Dock, Pencader, Port Talbot, Saundersfoot, Swansea, Tenby, Whitland which come under the local authority of the Carmarthenshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 20% of people in SA20 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SA20 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The SA20 postcode, located in the Swansea district, is in the upper western part of Wales, approximately 109 miles from London. It covers the villages of Bancyfelin and Clynderwen, and includes Newcastle Emlyn and Pentrecwrt.

The SA20 postcode is mainly rural in character, with much of it being located within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The rural nature of the area means that it is home to plenty of wildlife, including wild horses, deer, foxes and badgers. Agriculture and dairy farming are also dominant industries in this area.

The SA20 postcode area is renowned for the beauty of its natural landscape which contains several Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). These sites are important examples of the threatened biological diversity of Wales and the UK, and include valleys, rivers, heaths, sand dunes, wetlands and lakes.

Visitors to the SA20 postcode are encouraged to explore its rolling countryside. There are a number of country parks in the area, along with a solitary park and nature reserve. Outdoor pursuits, such as hill walking, are popular in the area, while there are also a number of golf courses and nature trails to explore.

The area is also home to a number of historic sites, including Carew Castle, a 13th century tower house, and the ruins of the 12th century Pembroke Castle. Additionally, there are numerous well-preserved archaeological sites, including standing stones, ring cairns, hill forts and earthworks.

The SA20 postcode is also home to numerous places of worship, such as churches, chapels, abbeys and cathedrals. One particular sense of religious history is the New Quay Baptismal Pool, where Calvinistic Methodists baptised members in the past.

In terms of leisure activities, the area is home to the largest indoor water park in Wales and the south-west of England. There is also a wide range of places to eat, drink and shop throughout the area, and many activities to suit all tastes. The village of Bancyfelin is particularly popular for its farmer's market and annual food festival.

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