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 miles
- Newport 8.1 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 22 miles
- Tonypandy 14.3 miles
- Barry 17.3 miles
- Bridgend 21 miles
- Cwmbran Central 4.2 miles
- Cwmbrân 4.1 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 13 miles
- Coity Higher 20.3 miles
- Pontypool 5.3 miles
- Ebbw Vale 10.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Crosskeys Parish 1.6 miles
- Newbridge Built-up area 2 miles
- Risca Built-up area 2 miles
- Cwmfelinfach Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Pontllanfraith Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Swffryd Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Risca West Parish 2.8 miles
- Ynysddu Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Risca East Parish 3 miles
- Penmaen Parish 3.1 miles
- Crumlin Parish 3.2 miles
- Henllys Parish 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Abercarn
NP11 5GZ, NP11 5JZ, NP11 7EE, NP11 7EW, NP11 5EY, NP11 4SP, NP11 5AQ, NP11 5GU, NP11 5GQ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 19.5 miles
- Bristol Airport 25.2 miles
- Newbridge Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Crosskeys Railway Station 1.6 miles
Hotels near Abercarn Ad
- Parkway Hotel & Spa 4 4.7 miles
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 9.3 miles
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 7.8 miles
- Brewers Lodge 3 3.5 miles
- New House Country Hotel 4 7.4 miles
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 3.2 miles
- Mercure Newport Hotel 4 6.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Newport 3 7 miles
- Tyr Winch 8.2 miles
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 7.8 miles
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 miles
- Pontypool Park Stadium 5.6 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 6.2 miles
- Tredegar Park Estate 7.2 miles
- Newport Stadium Stadium 8.5 miles
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 9 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 9.9 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 11 miles
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 11.3 miles
- St. David's Shopping centre 11.5 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 11.7 miles
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 11.7 miles