Welcome to Cwmbwrla

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Introduction

Cwmbwrla (English: Bwrla valley) is a residential area and community of Swansea in Wales, within the Cwmbwrla ward of the city. Located on rising ground about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of the city centre, it takes its name from the valley of the Burlais Brook (now culverted) which flows down from here to join the River Tawe immediately northeast of Swansea railway station. The neighbouring districts are Manselton, Greenhill, Mayhill, Townhill, and Cwmdu. The population of the community and ward was 7,972 in 2011.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

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Population

7,525 (2021)

Density

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Mean age

39.3

Ward

Cwmbwrla

District

Swansea

Postcodes

SA5

ONS ID

W04000567


Council

Contact details for Cwmbwrla Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Cwmbwrla Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Cwmbwrla Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Cwmbwrla Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Cwmbwrla Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Cwmbwrla Parish.

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Local News

The worst roads for potholes in Swansea - according to residents

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The worst roads for potholes in Swansea - according to residents

Published: 23rd Apr 2024

Football: How Alice Street in Swansea gave Wales five internationals

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Football: How Alice Street in Swansea gave Wales five internationals

Published: 18th Nov 2023

'Alien' 5G mast plans which sparked protest won't be built on residential Swansea street

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'Alien' 5G mast plans which sparked protest won't be built on residential Swansea street

Published: 17th Jan 2024