Abercarn (Aber-carn)
Ward in Caerphilly, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.645, -3.133 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 21 94 |
| Dialling code: | 01495 (Pontypool) |
Abercarn is an electoral ward in Caerphilly county borough in Wales, set in the industrial landscape of the South Wales Valleys close to the boundary with Newport and historically part of Monmouthshire. Its location on old transport routes helped it grow as a coal and ironworking community through the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The ward still carries a strong sense of community rooted in that mining past - with memorials, local clubs and a lively sporting scene - but the local economy has shifted towards light industry and commuting to nearby towns. Recent regeneration and community projects have focused on green spaces and celebrating industrial heritage while adapting to a post‑industrial future.
Postcode districts covering Abercarn
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 10 miles16.2 km
- Newport 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Weston-super-Mare 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Tonypandy 14 miles22.6 km
- Barry 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Bridgend 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Cwmbran Central 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Cwmbrân 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Coity Higher 20 miles32.2 km
- Pontypool 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Ebbw Vale 10 miles16.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Abercarn Built-up area 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Crosskeys Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Newbridge Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Risca Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Pontllanfraith Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Cwmfelinfach Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Ynysddu Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Swffryd Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Risca West Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Penmaen Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Crumlin Parish 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Oakdale Built-up area 3.1 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Abercarn
NP11 5JB, NP11 7NH, NP11 4TB, NP11 4TD, NP11 4SA, NP11 5JU, NP11 7ES, NP11 5GX, NP11 7EE … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Bristol Airport 25.4 miles40.8 km
- Newbridge Railway Station 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Crosskeys Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
Hotels near Abercarn Ad
- Parkway Hotel & Spa 4 5 miles8 km
- Brewers Lodge 3 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 7.7 miles12.3 km
- New House Country Hotel 4 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Tyr Winch 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Mercure Newport Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Newport 3 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 7.6 miles12.2 km
Schools in Abercarn
- Abercarn Primary school Primary
- Cwmcarn Primary School Primary
- Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Gwyddon Primary
Local points of interest
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Tredegar Park Estate 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Newport Stadium Stadium 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 11 miles17.6 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 11.2 miles18.1 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 11.6 miles18.7 km