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 miles35.2 km
- Swansea 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Tonypandy 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Barry 22.4 miles36 km
- Bridgend 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Llanelli 21.1 miles34 km
- Llanelli Rural 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Neath 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 14.9 miles24 km
- Coity Higher 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Briton Ferry 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Ebbw Vale 21.9 miles35.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Maesteg Built-up area 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Caerau Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Maesteg East Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Maesteg West Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Pont Rhyd-y-cyff Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Croeserw Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Llangynwyd Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Llangynwyd Middle Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Bryn Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Gwynfi and Croeserw Ward 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Blaengarw Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Pontycymer Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Maesteg
CF34 0NT, CF34 0AX, CF34 9DS, CF34 9HE, CF34 9AN, CF34 0AF, CF34 0DQ, CF34 9BA, CF34 0BX … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Bristol Airport 43.3 miles69.8 km
- Maesteg Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Maesteg Ewenny Road Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
Hotels near Maesteg Ad
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Cae Court Hotel 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot 3 5.9 miles9.5 km
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 9 miles14.5 km
- The Grand Hotel 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 8.7 miles14 km
- Twelve Knights 3 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Seabank Hotel 3 9.9 miles16 km
- Castle Hotel 3 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Days Inn Bridgend Cardiff 3 6.5 miles10.4 km
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 miles9.6 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 6.8 miles11 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 7 miles11.2 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 12 miles19.3 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 13.2 miles21.2 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 14.7 miles23.7 km