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 miles
- Newport 12.6 miles
- Tonypandy 16 miles
- Barry 23.1 miles
- Bridgend 24.1 miles
- Cwmbran Central 7.5 miles
- Cwmbrân 7.3 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 10.6 miles
- Coity Higher 23.2 miles
- Pontypool 5 miles
- Ebbw Vale 4.7 miles
- Ebbw Vale North 4.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Abertillery and Six Bells Ward 0.5 miles
- Cwmtillery Ward 0.8 miles
- Cwm Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Llanhilleth Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Blaina Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Trinant Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Abersychan Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Crumlin Parish 3 miles
- Pen Tranch Parish 3.1 miles
- Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood Ward 3.2 miles
- Nantyglo and Blaina Parish 3.3 miles
- Swffryd Built-up area 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Abertillery
NP13 2NS, NP13 1NE, NP13 1SH, NP13 1HR, NP13 1LL, NP13 1NN, NP13 2PR, NP13 1TJ, NP13 1TP … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 24.9 miles
- Bristol Airport 30.1 miles
- Llanhilleth Railway Station 2.3 miles
- Ebbw Vale Parkway Railway Station 3.1 miles
Hotels near Abertillery Ad
- The Little Crown Inn 4 3.9 miles
- Premier Inn Ebbw Vale 3 3.2 miles
- Best Western Ebbw Vale 3 4.7 miles
- Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel 3 5.6 miles
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 5.4 miles
- Brewers Lodge 3 5.7 miles
- Pontypool 3 5.5 miles
- Premier Inn Pontypool 3 5.5 miles
- The Kings Head Hotel 4 7.9 miles
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 6.6 miles
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 miles
- Pontypool Park Stadium 4.8 miles
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 7.9 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 12.1 miles
- Tredegar Park Estate 12.6 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 12.9 miles
- Newport Stadium Stadium 13.2 miles
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 15.5 miles
- Black Mountains Mountains 16.2 miles
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 16.7 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 17 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 17.1 miles