The ward covering Pencoed and Penprysg sits on the edge of Bridgend county borough in south Wales, occupying low-lying farmland and suburban streets close to the River Ogmore. It benefits from good transport links, with local rail services at Pencoed railway station and easy road access to Cardiff and Swansea, which makes it popular with commuters.
Historically the area grew from agriculture and small-scale industry and today combines older working communities with newer residential development; local life is centred on schools, community halls and sporting clubs, particularly rugby. The place retains a strong community identity, with volunteer groups and local events that reflect its semi-rural character and Welsh cultural connections.
Postcode districts covering Pencoed and Penprysg
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Swansea 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Newport 23 miles37.1 km
- Tonypandy 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Barry 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Bridgend 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Cwmbran Central 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Cwmbrân 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Neath 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Coity Higher 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Pontypool 22.5 miles36.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Coychurch Higher Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Heol-y-Cyw Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Pencoed Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Llanharan and Brynna Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Brynna and Llanharan Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Llanharan Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Blackmill Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Llangan Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Coity Higher Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- St. Bride's Minor Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Brackla East Central Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Pencoed and Penprysg
CF35 6YY, CF35 6YT, CF35 6YF, CF35 6LE, CF35 6UN, CF35 6HX, CF35 5NE, CF35 6NG, CF35 6LP … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Bristol Airport 35.2 miles56.6 km
- Pencoed Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Llanharan Railway Station 2.4 miles3.8 km
Hotels near Pencoed and Penprysg Ad
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Cae Court Hotel 4.4 miles7 km
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 3.1 miles5 km
- The White Lion 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- The Bear Hotel 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Vale Resort 4 6 miles9.7 km
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Days Inn Bridgend Cardiff 3 3.6 miles5.8 km
Schools in Pencoed and Penprysg
- Croesty Primary School Primary
- Pencoed Comprehensive Secondary
- Pencoed Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 6.2 miles10 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 9.6 miles15.4 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Barry Harbour Harbour 13.7 miles22 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 14.1 miles22.7 km