Abertillery (Abertyleri)
Built-up area in Blaenau Gwent, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.733, -3.135 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 21 04 |
| Population: | 10,946 |
| Dialling code: | 01495 (Pontypool) |
Abertillery in Blaenau Gwent, Wales is a former coal‑mining town tucked into the Ebbw Fach valley of the South Wales Valleys. It grew rapidly in the 19th century around coal and iron working and still shows that industrial heritage in its street pattern and memorials; the town is framed by the steep, wooded hills typical of the region and has views that speak to its valley setting.
After mid‑20th‑century pit closures the town, like many in the valleys, faced economic challenges but has seen steady community‑led regeneration, with local arts, sports and greenway projects helping to revive civic life. There remains a strong sense of identity tied to its mining past, together with everyday commuter links and small‑scale retail and light industry supporting the local economy.
Postcode districts covering Abertillery
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Newport 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Tonypandy 16 miles25.8 km
- Barry 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Bridgend 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Cwmbran Central 7.5 miles12 km
- Cwmbrân 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 10.6 miles17 km
- Coity Higher 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Pontypool 5 miles8.1 km
- Ebbw Vale 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Ebbw Vale North 4.9 miles7.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Abertillery and Six Bells Ward 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Cwmtillery Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Cwm Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Llanhilleth Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Blaina Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Trinant Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Abersychan Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Crumlin Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Pen Tranch Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Nantyglo and Blaina Parish 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Swffryd Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Abertillery
NP13 1LA, NP13 2PT, NP13 1JD, NP13 1NA, NP13 2QP, NP13 1AD, NP13 1YL, NP13 1HU, NP13 1DJ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Bristol Airport 30.1 miles48.4 km
- Llanhilleth Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Ebbw Vale Parkway Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km
Hotels near Abertillery Ad
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel 3 5.6 miles9 km
- The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell 3 8.7 miles14 km
- The Antelope Hotel 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Brewers Lodge 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Level Inn 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Parkway Hotel & Spa 4 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 6.9 miles11.2 km
- The Manor Hotel 3 9.3 miles15 km
Schools in Abertillery
- Abertillery Learning Community All ages
- Abertillery Learning Community All ages
- Pen-y-Cwm Special School Special
Local points of interest
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Tredegar Park Estate 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Newport Stadium Stadium 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 16.2 miles26 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 17 miles27.4 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 17.1 miles27.6 km