Cwm
Parish in Blaenau Gwent, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.744, -3.188 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 18 05 |
| Population: | 2,739 |
| Dialling code: | 01495 (Pontypool) |
Cwm is a village and community in Blaenau Gwent, tucked into the valley of the Ebbw Fach in the heart of the South Wales Valleys, a short distance from Ebbw Vale. The settlement sits among steep, green hills with easy access to valley footpaths and scenic upland views, giving it a strong sense of place despite its modest size.
Like many valley communities, Cwm grew around 19th-century coal mining and ironworking and the industrial legacy still shapes the landscape and local identity. Since the decline of heavy industry the village has focused on regeneration, local services and small businesses, and retains a lively community spirit expressed through chapels, community centres and amateur sports clubs that help preserve Welsh cultural traditions.
Postcode districts covering Cwm
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Newport 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Tonypandy 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Barry 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Bridgend 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Cwmbran Central 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Cwmbrân 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Coity Higher 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Pontypool 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Ebbw Vale 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Ebbw Vale North 3 miles4.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Cwm Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Cwmtillery Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Blaina Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Ebbw Vale South Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Georgetown Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Nantyglo and Blaina Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Abertillery Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Abertillery and Six Bells Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Ebbw Vale Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Markham Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Nantyglo Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- New Tredegar Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Cwm
NP23 7SR, NP23 7WJ, NP23 7TG, NP23 6NF, NP23 7SZ, NP23 7RL, NP23 7RT, NP23 6TX, NP23 6UA … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Bristol Airport 32.1 miles51.6 km
- Ebbw Vale Parkway Railway Station 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Brithdir Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
Hotels near Cwm Ad
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 3.1 miles4.9 km
- The Antelope Hotel 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Level Inn 3 2.9 miles4.6 km
- The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell 3 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Brewers Lodge 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Howfield Hotel 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel 3 8 miles12.9 km
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- The Manor Hotel 3 8.7 miles14.1 km
Schools in Cwm
- Cwm Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 10 miles16.1 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 12 miles19.3 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Tredegar Park Estate 14.3 miles23 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Newport Stadium Stadium 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 17.4 miles28 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 17.5 miles28.2 km