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Kingsbridge
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Kingsbridge is located in Swansea
Kingsbridge
Kingsbridge
Population 4,008 (Census 2011)
Principal area
Ceremonial county
Country Wales
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town SWANSEA
Postcode district SA4
Dialling code 01792
Police South Wales
Fire Mid and West Wales
Ambulance Welsh
EU Parliament Wales
UK Parliament
  • Gower
Welsh Assembly
  • Kingsbridge ward
List of places
UK
Wales
Swansea
51°39′47″N 4°02′24″W / 51.66304°N 4.04005°W / 51.66304; -4.04005

Kingsbridge (which is Pontybrenin in Welsh) is a friendly village in Swansea, Wales. It's part of the larger area known as the City and County of Swansea. Kingsbridge is located in the southeastern part of the town of Gorseinon.

Where is Kingsbridge?

Kingsbridge is found in a good spot in South Wales. It sits just south of Gorseinon and Penllergaer. To its east, you'll find Penyrheol. If you head north, you'll reach Gowerton and Cockett. And to the west, you'll find Penderry. This makes Kingsbridge easy to get to from many nearby places.

What's in Kingsbridge?

Kingsbridge is a lively place with a few interesting things to see and do.

Sports and Business

  • Football Fun: If you love football, you'll be happy to know that Kingsbridge has its own team! It's called Garden Village AFC. They play in the Welsh Football League, which is a big deal for local sports.
  • Local Businesses: On the edge of the village, there's a small business park. This is where different companies have their offices. It helps create jobs for people living nearby.
  • Radio Stations: Did you know that two popular radio stations are based right here? Swansea Sound and 96.4 The Wave broadcast from Kingsbridge. They play music and share news for people across South and West Wales.

Schools and Learning

Kingsbridge is a great place for young learners, with options for different ways of learning.

  • Primary Schools: There are two primary schools in the village.
    • YGG Pontybrenin teaches lessons in the Welsh language. This helps children learn and use Welsh every day.
    • Pontybrenin Primary School teaches in English. Both schools help young students get a great start to their education.
  • College Campus: For older students, the Gorseinon Campus of Gower College Swansea is also in the area. This college offers many courses for young adults who want to continue their studies after school.
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