How Many People Live In Mumbles Swansea?

16,600.
Mumbles (district)

Is Mumbles a nice place to live?

Mumbles isn’t really a town to most local people, it’s more of a large village. But it’s regarded as a nice place by locals, many of whom go there when the weather is nice for a stroll along the seafront, an ice cream, a meal or a few drinks.

What is the population of Swansea 2022?

314,000
The current metro area population of Swansea in 2022 is 314,000, a 0.32% increase from 2021. The metro area population of Swansea in 2021 was 313,000, a 0.64% increase from 2020.

Why is the Mumbles famous?

Mumbles marks the start of the Gower Peninsula’s coastline. It is a popular Swansea neighbourhood. One of Dylan Thomas’ many stamping grounds, as well as a source of world-class ice cream. There’s a lighthouse that was built in 1794, as well as a Victorian pier.

How many pubs are in Mumbles?

The days of the Mumbles Mile with its challenge to sink half a pint at each of the 21 pubs dotted along the seafront are (thankfully for those who live there) long gone.

Which famous people live in Mumbles?

Bonnie Tyler, singer and songwriter, lives in Mumbles. Melanie Walters, actress (Gavin & Stacey), lives in Mumbles. Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, was brought up in the area. Catherine Zeta-Jones, actress, grew up in Mumbles from the age of 12, and she and Michael Douglas have a house there.

What are the rough areas of Swansea?

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Where is the best place to live in Swansea?

Mumbles – widely considered the best place to live in Wales. There’s a mix of Victorian villas and bungalows on offer. The Gower Peninsular – this stretch of Swansea county is speckled with idyllic villages, perfect for those looking for a rural coastal lifestyle.

Is Swansea the biggest city in Wales?

Cardiff is the capital city of Wales and its most-populous, followed by Swansea the second most-populous.

What is the oldest pub in Swansea?

the No Sign Bar
Established in 1690, the No Sign Bar is widely regarded as Swansea’s oldest pub. The wine cellars date back to the 1400’s and in 1930 were featured as the Wine Vaults in Dylan Thomas’s short story “The Followers”.

How many pubs are left on the Mumbles mile?

Yes, it is now back to front. If you take the restaurants and members clubs out of the equation, there are five traditional pubs along the seafront. But The Pilot, which used to be the final pub on the route, has no interest in being part of a pub crawl, and will turn away groups of travelling drinkers.

Does Mumbles have a beach?

Mumbles Beach is a very small sheltered area of sand and rock pools sandwiched between Swansea Bay beach and Bracelet Bay in the south eastern corner of the Gower Peninsula, Swansea, Wales.

Can you walk on the Mumbles?

There are a couple of extensions as well. The walk starts in the village of Mumbles (ruined castle, pier, hill with viewpoint) on a regular bus route from Swansea. It follows the promenade (2 km) around the bay to the Mumbles (the 2 small islands silhouetted against the horizon at the end of the bay) and the pier.

Who owns the Big Apple in Mumbles?

Mr Bollom, whose company owns the kiosk along with Mumbles Pier, said the rebuild job was very testing. “No-one knew how to do it!” he said. The kiosk suffered an earlier indignity in 2006 when pranksters painted it orange.

Does Mumbles have a train station?

The Pier Station – Mumbles and Swansea Railway – Mumbles Pier.

What food is Swansea famous for?

• Cockles. For a legendary taste of the sea, you can’t beat fresh Penclawdd cockles.
• Welsh cakes. The simple welshcake may not be likely to feature in a Great British Bake Off technical challenge any time soon, but it’s still an iconic treat.
• Salt marsh lamb.
• Cawl.
• Incredible ice cream.

What celebs live in Swansea?

Actors and actresses

• Keith Allen.
• Kevin Allen.
• Gareth Armstrong.
• Desmond Barrit.
• Rob Brydon.
• Geraint Wyn Davies.
• Mabel Hackney.
• Georgia Henshaw.

Has Catherine Zeta Jones got a house in Mumbles?

It’s just around the corner from a quaint Victorian fishing village where Catherine Zeta Jones grew up and is now said to have a home with husband Michael Douglas. It’s easy to see why the showbiz couple chose to have a house in the Mumbles.

How many beaches are there in Mumbles?

There are 51 The Mumbles beaches to pick from. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure!

What is the poorest town in Wales?

Rhyl West
The most deprived small area in Wales in WIMD 2019 was Rhyl West 2 (the area around Rhyl High Street) in Denbighshire, which was ranked second most deprived in WIMD 2014. The neighbouring area of Rhyl West 1 is now ranked second most deprived.

How many Muslims are in Swansea?

The largest minority religion in Swansea is Muslim (5,415, or 2.3% of all people).