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 miles33.3 km
- Newport 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Tonypandy 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Bridgend 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Cwmbran Central 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Cwmbrân 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Coity Higher 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Pontypool 11 miles17.7 km
- Ebbw Vale 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Ebbw Vale North 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Ebbw Vale South 2.2 miles3.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Rassau and Garnlydan Ward 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Badminton Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Beaufort Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Ebbw Vale North Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Sirhowy Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Ebbw Vale Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Tredegar Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Brynmawr Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Ebbw Vale South Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Georgetown Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Nantyglo Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Nantyglo and Blaina Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Rassau
NP23 5PZ, NP23 5SQ, NP23 5BR, NP23 5DD, NP23 5SU, NP23 5SA, NP23 5SN, NP23 5TR, NP23 5TH … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 28.3 miles45.5 km
- Bristol Airport 36.2 miles58.2 km
- Ebbw Vale Parkway Railway Station 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Rhymney Bridge Station 3.8 miles6.2 km
Hotels near Rassau Ad
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 2.1 miles3.4 km
- The Antelope Hotel 5.7 miles9.1 km
- The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell 3 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Level Inn 3 1.4 miles2.3 km
- The Manor Hotel 3 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Howfield Hotel 7.4 miles12 km
- The Kings Head Hotel 4 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Brewers Lodge 3 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Castle Hotel 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Tiger Inn 7.2 miles11.6 km
Schools in Rassau
- Rhos y Fedwen Primary
Local points of interest
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 15.5 miles25 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Tredegar Park Estate 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 18.7 miles30.2 km