North of the city centre, Blaenymaes boasts a selection of shops of its own. It has a primary school and a community centre which hosts a range of community activities. It is a Communities First area which means it qualifies for funding from the Assembly to support a range of activities for all ages. From Blaneymaes you can access all the businesses on nearby Swansea Enterprise Park.
As well as being home to many residents, Fforestfach also boasts a large retail park. The area has easy access to the M4 and there are regular bus services to Swansea. The community used to have a number of big employers, including Walkers Crisps. Walkers has now gone the way of a number of other similar firms, but there are still a large number of employers in this area.
Situated to the north of Swansea city centre, the village of Llangyfelach has a primary school, with good access to the M4. It was once the name of a parish that covered much of the former Lordship of Gower. Today's community covers a smaller area including the site of former Felindre tinplate works, which hosted the National Eisteddfod in 2006. It was also the birthplace of painter Evan Walters
Penlan, set high above sea level on the outskirts of Swansea, has a Methodist church, local shops, pubs, and a community centre. There is also a Welsh-medium secondary school and primary school. You will also find a rugby club here and a leisure centre bursting with facilities. These include an excellent swimming pool suitable for families and a fully-equipped Swansea Council gym.