Abertridwr and Senghenydd
Built-up area in Caerphilly, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.604, -3.269 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | ST 12 90 |
| Population: | 6,504 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Abertridwr and Senghenydd sit in the steep-sided Rhymney Valley within Caerphilly, Wales, a short drive north of Cardiff. Both settlements grew up around 19th- and early 20th-century coal workings, so the landscape mixes terraced streets, reclaimed industrial sites and green valley ridges; their setting gives easy access to local walks while still feeling close to larger towns.
Senghenydd is best known for the 1913 colliery disaster, the worst in British mining history, and that legacy shapes a strong local sense of community and remembrance; Abertridwr shares the miner heritage and has followed similar post‑industrial paths, with many residents now commuting out for work. Today both villages have active community groups, sports clubs and memorials that reflect a resilient, working‑class culture amid ongoing regeneration efforts.
Postcode districts covering Abertridwr and Senghenydd
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 8 miles12.9 km
- Newport 13.1 miles21.2 km
- Weston-super-Mare 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Tonypandy 8.1 miles13 km
- Barry 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Bridgend 14.3 miles23 km
- Cwmbran Central 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Cwmbrân 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Neath 24 miles38.7 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 11 miles17.8 km
- Coity Higher 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Pontypool 11.9 miles19.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Aber Valley Parish 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Llanbradach and Pwllypant Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Penyrheol Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Penyrheol, Trecenydd and Energlyn Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Llanbradach Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Rhydfelen Central Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Cilfynydd Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Pontypridd Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Caerphilly Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Nantgarw Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Abertridwr and Senghenydd
CF83 4AU, CF83 4DB, CF83 4BJ, CF83 4FT, CF83 4FD, CF83 4AE, CF83 4EZ, CF83 4AT, CF83 4HY … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Bristol Airport 28.2 miles45.4 km
- Llanbradach Railway Station 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Trefforest Railway Station 2.5 miles4.1 km
Hotels near Abertridwr and Senghenydd Ad
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 3 miles4.9 km
- New House Country Hotel 4 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 5 miles8 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Parador44 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Tyr Winch 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Brewers Lodge 3 4.9 miles7.9 km
Schools in Abertridwr and Senghenydd
- Cwmaber Infants School Primary
- Cwmaber Junior School Primary
- Nant Y Parc Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 6.9 miles11.2 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 8.1 miles13 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 9.4 miles15.1 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 9.5 miles15.2 km