Rassau
Parish in Blaenau Gwent, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.8, -3.229 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 15 11 |
| Dialling code: | 01685 (Merthyr Tydfil) |
Rassau sits on the eastern edge of Ebbw Vale in Blaenau Gwent, tucked into the Ebbw Valley and close to the A465 Heads of the Valleys road, with the uplands of the Brecon Beacons not far to the north. Its setting gives a mix of former industrial land, housing and pockets of green space typical of South Wales valleys.
Historically the community was shaped by coal mining and the heavy industries that dominated the area, and since their decline has seen steady regeneration: light industry and industrial estates provide local jobs while many people commute out by road. The place retains strong valley cultural traits - close-knit community life, chapels, rugby and local organisations - alongside efforts to diversify the local economy and improve facilities.
Postcode districts covering Rassau
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 20.7 miles
- Newport 18.7 miles
- Tonypandy 16.1 miles
- Bridgend 24.7 miles
- Cwmbran Central 13.6 miles
- Cwmbrân 13.4 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 7.4 miles
- Coity Higher 23.7 miles
- Pontypool 11 miles
- Ebbw Vale 1.5 miles
- Ebbw Vale North 1.3 miles
- Ebbw Vale South 2.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Rassau and Garnlydan Ward 0.1 miles
- Badminton Parish 0.9 miles
- Beaufort Ward 1 mile
- Ebbw Vale North Parish 1.3 miles
- Sirhowy Ward 1.3 miles
- Ebbw Vale Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Tredegar Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Brynmawr Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Ebbw Vale South Parish 2.2 miles
- Georgetown Ward 2.4 miles
- Nantyglo Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Nantyglo and Blaina Parish 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Rassau
NP23 5BS, NP23 5SD, NP23 5PU, NP23 5DR, NP23 5XG, NP23 5SY, NP23 5AL, NP23 5BU, NP23 5SA … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 28.3 miles
- Bristol Airport 36.2 miles
- Ebbw Vale Parkway Railway Station 3.3 miles
- Rhymney Bridge Station 3.8 miles
Hotels near Rassau Ad
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 2.1 miles
- The Antelope Hotel 5.7 miles
- The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell 3 5.7 miles
- Level Inn 3 1.4 miles
- The Manor Hotel 3 5.9 miles
- Howfield Hotel 7.4 miles
- The Kings Head Hotel 4 9.1 miles
- Brewers Lodge 3 9.6 miles
- Castle Hotel 3 7.4 miles
- The Tiger Inn 7.2 miles
Schools in Rassau
- Rhos y Fedwen Primary
Local points of interest
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 6.3 miles
- Pontypool Park Stadium 10.7 miles
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 10.8 miles
- Black Mountains Mountains 12.5 miles
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 14.1 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 14.6 miles
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 15.5 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 16.8 miles
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 18.5 miles
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 18.5 miles
- Tredegar Park Estate 18.5 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 18.7 miles