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 miles34 km
- Swansea 13.1 miles21.2 km
- Tonypandy 8 miles12.9 km
- Barry 21.5 miles34.7 km
- Bridgend 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Llanelli 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Llanelli Rural 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Neath 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 15 miles24.1 km
- Coity Higher 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Briton Ferry 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Ebbw Vale 21.9 miles35.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Maesteg Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Maesteg West Ward 1 mile1.5 km
- Pont Rhyd-y-cyff Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Llangynwyd Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Llangynwyd Middle Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Caerau Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Pontycymer Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Blaengarw Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Garw Valley Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Croeserw Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Bryn Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Bettws Built-up area 3.3 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Maesteg East
CF34 0LJ, CF34 9UU, CF34 0AW, CF34 0NX, CF34 0DL, CF34 9ZZ, CF34 0NP, CF34 9YA, CF34 0NW … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Bristol Airport 42.6 miles68.6 km
- Maesteg Ewenny Road Railway Station 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Troedyrhiw Garth Station 0.6 miles0.9 km
Hotels near Maesteg East Ad
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Cae Court Hotel 7.5 miles12.1 km
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 8.1 miles13 km
- Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot 3 6.2 miles10 km
- The Grand Hotel 6 miles9.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Twelve Knights 3 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Seabank Hotel 3 9.3 miles15 km
- Days Inn Bridgend Cardiff 3 5.6 miles9 km
- The Great House Hotel & Restaurant 3 6.9 miles11.1 km
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 miles8.6 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 7.1 miles11.5 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 13.9 miles22.4 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 14.7 miles23.7 km