Llanhilleth (Llanhiledd)
Ward in Blaenau Gwent, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.698, -3.134 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 21 00 |
| Dialling code: | 01495 (Pontypool) |
Llanhilleth is a small community in Blaenau Gwent set in the wooded valleys of south‑east Wales, close to Abertillery and not far from Ebbw Vale. It sits within the Ebbw Valley transport corridor and is served by a local station on the Ebbw Valley line, making commuting to larger centres such as Cardiff straightforward.
Historically Llanhilleth grew up around coal mining and still bears much of that industrial heritage in its landscape and built environment; the name itself recalls the church association with the old Welsh saints. Since the pits closed the area has focused on regeneration and community life, with active local clubs, a village centre and grassroots projects that reflect a resilient, close‑knit social character.
Postcode districts covering Llanhilleth
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 13.7 miles22 km
- Newport 10.7 miles17.1 km
- Tonypandy 15 miles24.1 km
- Barry 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Bridgend 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Cwmbran Central 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Cwmbrân 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Coity Higher 21.8 miles35 km
- Pontypool 4.3 miles6.8 km
- Ebbw Vale 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Ebbw Vale North 6.9 miles11 km
Neighbouring places
- Llanhilleth Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Trinant Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Crumlin Parish 0.6 miles1 km
- Swffryd Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Newbridge Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Oakdale Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Abertillery and Six Bells Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Pen Tranch Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Penmaen Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Abertillery Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Argoed Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Pontypool Fawr Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Llanhilleth
NP11 5EL, NP13 2HA, NP13 2RT, NP13 2HW, NP13 2HN, NP13 2AQ, NP13 2RH, NP11 5EH, NP13 2JJ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Bristol Airport 28.1 miles45.3 km
- Llanhilleth Railway Station 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Newbridge Railway Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
Hotels near Llanhilleth Ad
- Brewers Lodge 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel 3 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Parkway Hotel & Spa 4 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 6.9 miles11.2 km
- The Priory Hotel and Restaurant 4 9.9 miles15.9 km
- The Kings Head, Usk 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Mercure Newport Hotel 4 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Maes Manor Hotel 3 2.8 miles4.6 km
Schools in Llanhilleth
- Sofrydd Primary Primary
- St. Illtyd's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pontypool Park Stadium 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Tredegar Park Estate 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Newport Stadium Stadium 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 11.3 miles18.3 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 14.9 miles23.9 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 15.3 miles24.6 km