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 miles
- Swansea 20.3 miles
- Newport 23 miles
- Tonypandy 5.4 miles
- Barry 13.8 miles
- Bridgend 3.7 miles
- Cwmbran Central 21.4 miles
- Cwmbrân 21.3 miles
- Neath 16.4 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 15.2 miles
- Coity Higher 2.8 miles
- Pontypool 22.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Coychurch Higher Parish 0.9 miles
- Heol-y-Cyw Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Pencoed Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Llanharan and Brynna Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Brynna and Llanharan Ward 2.5 miles
- Llanharan Parish 2.5 miles
- Blackmill Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Llangan Parish 2.8 miles
- Coity Higher Parish 2.8 miles
- St. Bride's Minor Parish 2.9 miles
- Brackla East Central Ward 3.2 miles
- St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre Ward 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Pencoed and Penprysg
CF35 6SS, CF35 6UJ, CF35 6HU, CF35 6UL, CF35 6SX, CF35 6NA, CF35 6YY, CF35 6YH, CF35 6JW … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 11.9 miles
- Bristol Airport 35.2 miles
- Pencoed Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Llanharan Railway Station 2.4 miles
Hotels near Pencoed and Penprysg Ad
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 2.1 miles
- Cae Court Hotel 4.4 miles
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 3.1 miles
- The White Lion 4.7 miles
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 5.9 miles
- The Bear Hotel 4 5.7 miles
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 9.4 miles
- Vale Resort 4 6 miles
- Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa 4 4.8 miles
- Days Inn Bridgend Cardiff 3 3.6 miles
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 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 3.9 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 6.2 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 7.7 miles
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 9.6 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 10.2 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 13.4 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 13.5 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 13.6 miles
- Barry Harbour Harbour 13.7 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 13.8 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 14.1 miles