Maesteg East sits on the eastern side of the former mining town of Maesteg in Bridgend, Wales, occupying much of the slopes of the Llynfi Valley. The ward is a mix of dense residential streets, pockets of reclaimed industrial land and open hillside, so residents have easy access to countryside walks while still being connected to nearby towns by road and rail.
Like much of the valley it has a strong working‑class heritage from coal and ironworking, a visible Welsh cultural presence and community life centred on chapels, community centres and the local rugby club. Recent regeneration has improved amenities and housing, but the area still faces the familiar social and economic challenges of post‑industrial communities, with local festivals and grassroots projects playing a big part in keeping local identity alive.
Postcode districts covering Maesteg East
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 21.1 miles
- Swansea 13.1 miles
- Tonypandy 8 miles
- Barry 21.5 miles
- Bridgend 7.3 miles
- Llanelli 21.8 miles
- Llanelli Rural 23.2 miles
- Neath 8.7 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 15 miles
- Coity Higher 6.7 miles
- Briton Ferry 7.9 miles
- Ebbw Vale 21.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Maesteg Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Maesteg West Ward 1 mile
- Pont Rhyd-y-cyff Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Llangynwyd Ward 1.4 miles
- Llangynwyd Middle Parish 1.4 miles
- Caerau Ward 1.5 miles
- Pontycymer Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Blaengarw Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Garw Valley Parish 2.8 miles
- Croeserw Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Bryn Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Bettws Built-up area 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Maesteg East
CF34 9BW, CF34 0NJ, CF34 0AZ, CF34 0NG, CF34 9AX, CF34 0AN, CF34 9UU, CF34 9BL, CF34 0AR … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 19.3 miles
- Bristol Airport 42.6 miles
- Maesteg Ewenny Road Railway Station 0.2 miles
- Troedyrhiw Garth Station 0.6 miles
Hotels near Maesteg East Ad
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 5.2 miles
- Cae Court Hotel 7.5 miles
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 8.1 miles
- Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot 3 6.2 miles
- The Grand Hotel 6 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 9.4 miles
- Seabank Hotel 3 9.3 miles
- Days Inn Bridgend Cardiff 3 5.6 miles
- The Great House Hotel & Restaurant 3 6.9 miles
- Twelve Knights 3 5.3 miles
Schools in Maesteg East
- Garth Primary School Primary
- Maesteg Comprehensive School Secondary
- Plasnewydd Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ogmore Forest Forest 5.3 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 6.9 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 7.1 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 7.8 miles
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 8.8 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 10.7 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 12.6 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 12.7 miles
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 12.7 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 13.9 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 14.4 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 14.7 miles