Aber Valley (Cwm Aber)
Ward in Caerphilly, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.605, -3.269 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 12 90 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
The Aber Valley ward sits in the northern part of Caerphilly county borough and includes former coal‑mining villages such as Abertridwr and Senghenydd. It occupies a steep‑sided valley with easy access to surrounding hills and countryside, giving a mix of traditional terraced streets and more recent housing developments.
Mining history still shapes local life - most notably the 1913 Senghenydd colliery disaster, commemorated by memorials and community events - and there is a strong sense of community expressed through clubs, heritage projects and local initiatives. Economically the area has moved from heavy industry towards commuting to Cardiff and other towns, alongside small businesses and ongoing regeneration efforts to reuse former industrial sites.
Postcode districts covering Aber Valley
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 8.1 miles13 km
- Newport 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Weston-super-Mare 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Tonypandy 8.1 miles13 km
- Barry 13.7 miles22 km
- Bridgend 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Cwmbran Central 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Cwmbrân 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Neath 24 miles38.7 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 11 miles17.6 km
- Coity Higher 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Pontypool 11.8 miles19 km
Neighbouring places
- Aber Valley Parish 0 miles0 km
- Abertridwr and Senghenydd Built-up area 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Llanbradach and Pwllypant Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Llanbradach Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Penyrheol Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Penyrheol, Trecenydd and Energlyn Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Rhydfelen Central Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Cilfynydd Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Pontypridd Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Caerphilly Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Aber Valley
CF83 4HZ, CF83 4HD, CF83 4GL, CF83 4HU, CF83 4BE, CF83 4DY, CF83 4FW, CF83 4HP, CF83 4FT … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Bristol Airport 28.2 miles45.4 km
- Llanbradach Railway Station 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Trefforest Railway Station 2.6 miles4.1 km
Hotels near Aber Valley Ad
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 4 miles6.4 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 3 miles4.8 km
- New House Country Hotel 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 5 miles8.1 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Parador44 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 8 miles12.9 km
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Tyr Winch 8.7 miles14 km
- Brewers Lodge 3 4.8 miles7.7 km
Schools in Aber Valley
- Cwmaber Infants School Primary
- Cwmaber Junior School Primary
- Nant Y Parc Primary School Primary
- Ysgol Ifor Bach Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 7 miles11.3 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 9 miles14.4 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 9.4 miles15.2 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 9.6 miles15.4 km