Abercarn
Built-up area in Caerphilly, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.645, -3.127 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 22 94 |
| Population: | 10,118 |
| Dialling code: | 01495 (Pontypool) |
Abercarn sits on the edge of the South Wales Valleys in the county borough of Caerphilly, a short drive from Newport and within easy reach of Cardiff. The town occupies valley-side terrain with nearby woodland and outdoor recreation at Cwmcarn, so it feels like a green pocket close to larger urban centres.
Historically Abercarn was part of the South Wales coalfield, shaped by coal mining and iron-working and marked by a tragic 19th-century mining disaster; that industrial past is still visible in the built environment and local memory. Since the decline of heavy industry the town has seen regeneration, light industry and commuting patterns grow, with active community groups and sports clubs helping to keep a strong local identity.
Postcode districts covering Abercarn
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Newport 8.1 miles13 km
- Weston-super-Mare 22 miles35.4 km
- Tonypandy 14.3 miles23 km
- Barry 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Bridgend 21 miles33.9 km
- Cwmbran Central 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Cwmbrân 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 13 miles20.9 km
- Coity Higher 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Pontypool 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Ebbw Vale 10.1 miles16.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Crosskeys Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Newbridge Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Risca Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Cwmfelinfach Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Pontllanfraith Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Swffryd Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Risca West Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Ynysddu Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Risca East Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Penmaen Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Crumlin Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Henllys Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Abercarn
NP11 4ST, NP11 7EF, NP11 4SG, NP11 5DT, NP11 5GY, NP11 5AJ, NP11 9AT, NP11 7NX, NP11 5LJ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Bristol Airport 25.2 miles40.6 km
- Newbridge Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Crosskeys Railway Station 1.6 miles2.7 km
Hotels near Abercarn Ad
- Parkway Hotel & Spa 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Brewers Lodge 3 3.5 miles5.6 km
- New House Country Hotel 4 7.4 miles12 km
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Tyr Winch 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Mercure Newport Hotel 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express Newport 3 7 miles11.3 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 7.8 miles12.6 km
Schools in Abercarn
- Abercarn Primary school Primary
- Cwmcarn Primary School Primary
- Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Gwyddon Primary
Local points of interest
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 5.6 miles9 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 6.2 miles10 km
- Tredegar Park Estate 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Newport Stadium Stadium 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 9 miles14.5 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 9.9 miles16 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 11 miles17.7 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 11.3 miles18.1 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 11.7 miles18.8 km