It lies  west-north-west of Swansea city centre and is bounded by the communities of Gorseinon to the north, Penllergaer to the east, and Gowerton to the south, as well as by the estuary of the River Loughor to the west, on the far side of which lies Bynea in Carmarthenshire, connected to Llwchwr by road and rail bridges.
Located west-north-west of Swansea city centre, this area is surrounded by Gorseinon to the north, Penllergaer to the east, and Gowerton to the south. Its western boundary is formed by the River Loughor estuary, which separates it from Bynea in Carmarthenshire via road and rail connections.