Argoed
Built-up area in Caerphilly, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.695, -3.191 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 17 00 |
| Dialling code: | 01495 (Pontypool) |
Argoed is a small village on the edge of the Sirhowy Valley in the county borough of Caerphilly, Wales, lying close to the town of Blackwood. It sits amid the rolling, green hills that fringe the former South Wales Coalfield, so you get a mix of valley scenery and easy access to larger centres - Cardiff and other South Wales towns are within commuting range.
Historically the settlement grew with 19th- and 20th-century mining and related industry, and traces of that industrial past are still visible in the local landscape and built fabric. Today Argoed is largely residential with a strong local community, modest shops and amenities, pubs and volunteer groups; the economy has shifted away from the pits toward services, light industry and commuting, while village life retains a distinct valley character and sense of local history.
Postcode districts covering Argoed
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Newport 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Tonypandy 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Barry 20 miles32.2 km
- Bridgend 20.5 miles33.1 km
- Cwmbran Central 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Cwmbrân 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Coity Higher 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Pontypool 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Ebbw Vale 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Ebbw Vale North 6.2 miles10 km
Neighbouring places
- Markham Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Oakdale Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Penmaen Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Aberbargoed Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Aberbargoed and Bargoed Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Bargoed Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Trinant Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Blackwood Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Bargod Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Cefn Fforest Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Gilfach Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Crumlin Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
Example postcodes in Argoed
NP12 0HE, NP12 0AX, NP12 0HQ, NP12 0AS, NP12 0AP, NP12 0AL, NP12 0AU, NP12 0HS, NP12 0HR … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Bristol Airport 29.6 miles47.7 km
- Bargoed Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Gilfach Fargoed Railway Station 1.7 miles2.8 km
Hotels near Argoed Ad
- Brewers Lodge 3 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 3.7 miles6 km
- The Antelope Hotel 8.1 miles13 km
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Maes Manor Hotel 3 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel 3 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Parkway Hotel & Spa 4 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Howfield Hotel 8.7 miles14 km
- Level Inn 3 6.2 miles9.9 km
Local points of interest
- Pontypool Park Stadium 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 7 miles11.2 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 9.3 miles15 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Tredegar Park Estate 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Newport Stadium Stadium 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 14.3 miles23 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 14.6 miles23.5 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 14.8 miles23.8 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 14.8 miles23.9 km