Maesteg sits in the Llynfi Valley in Bridgend, Wales, a former coal and ironworking community now framed by steep, green hills and the course of the Llynfi river. Its industrial past shaped much of the town’s character - rows of terraced houses, working men’s clubs and long‑standing local sporting traditions - but the valley setting also makes it a handy base for walkers and people exploring the South Wales Valleys.
Since the decline of heavy industry the town has focused on regeneration and local services, with a mix of small shops, community projects and commuter links (the Maesteg rail line connects through to Cardiff) helping the economy. Culturally there’s a strong sense of community, with Welsh‑language presence, choirs, amateur theatre and sports clubs keeping local life active and rooted in its historic valley identity.
Postcode districts covering Maesteg
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 21.9 miles
- Swansea 12.6 miles
- Tonypandy 8.5 miles
- Barry 22.4 miles
- Bridgend 8.2 miles
- Llanelli 21.1 miles
- Llanelli Rural 22.5 miles
- Neath 7.9 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 14.9 miles
- Coity Higher 7.6 miles
- Briton Ferry 7.4 miles
- Ebbw Vale 21.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Maesteg Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Caerau Ward 0.7 miles
- Maesteg East Ward 0.9 miles
- Maesteg West Ward 1.1 miles
- Pont Rhyd-y-cyff Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Croeserw Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Llangynwyd Ward 2.3 miles
- Llangynwyd Middle Parish 2.3 miles
- Bryn Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Gwynfi and Croeserw Ward 2.8 miles
- Blaengarw Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Pontycymer Built-up area 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Maesteg
CF34 9EH, CF34 0NG, CF34 0UF, CF34 9HF, CF34 0HX, CF34 0TT, CF34 0UD, CF34 9EW, CF34 9RE … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 20.2 miles
- Bristol Airport 43.3 miles
- Maesteg Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Maesteg Ewenny Road Railway Station 0.8 miles
Hotels near Maesteg Ad
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 6.1 miles
- Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot 3 5.9 miles
- Cae Court Hotel 8.4 miles
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 9 miles
- The Grand Hotel 5.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 8.7 miles
- Twelve Knights 3 5.3 miles
- Seabank Hotel 3 9.9 miles
- Castle Hotel 3 7.3 miles
- Days Inn Bridgend Cardiff 3 6.5 miles
Schools in Maesteg
- Caerau Primary School Primary
- Garth Primary School Primary
- Maesteg Comprehensive School Secondary
- Nantyffyllon Primary School Primary
- Plasnewydd Primary School Primary
- St. Mary`s & St. Patrick`s Primary
- Ysgol Cynwyd Sant Primary
Local points of interest
- Ogmore Forest Forest 6 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 6.6 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 6.8 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 7 miles
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 9.4 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 11.4 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 12 miles
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 12.2 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 13.2 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 13.9 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 13.9 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 14.7 miles