Argoed
Ward in Caerphilly, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.711, -3.195 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 17 02 |
| Dialling code: | 01495 (Pontypool) |
Argoed is a compact ward in Caerphilly, set on the fringe of the South Wales Valleys close to Blackwood. The area blends former colliery terraces and village streets with pockets of countryside and green corridors, and benefits from nearby outdoor spaces such as Sirhowy Valley Country Park and reasonable road links toward Cardiff and Newport.
Shaped historically by coal mining, the ward retains a strong local identity with clubs, community projects and visible industrial heritage in its housing and memorials. The local economy has shifted away from heavy industry toward commuting, small-scale business and regeneration initiatives, while the social fabric remains centred on grassroots organisations, churches and the village pub as focal points.
Postcode districts covering Argoed
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Newport 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Tonypandy 13 miles21 km
- Barry 21.1 miles34 km
- Bridgend 21.1 miles34 km
- Cwmbran Central 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Cwmbrân 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Coity Higher 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Pontypool 7 miles11.2 km
- Ebbw Vale 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Ebbw Vale North 5.1 miles8.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Markham Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Argoed Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Aberbargoed and Bargoed Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- New Tredegar Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Aberbargoed Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Cwm Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Bargoed Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Oakdale Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Trinant Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Bargod Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Penmaen Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Llanhilleth Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Argoed
NP12 0QQ, NP12 0RJ, NP12 0GD, NP12 0QD, NP12 0AP, NP12 0RZ, NP12 0AS, NP12 0PR, NP12 0HT … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Bristol Airport 30.5 miles49.2 km
- Brithdir Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Bargoed Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
Hotels near Argoed Ad
- Brewers Lodge 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.5 km
- The Antelope Hotel 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Maes Manor Hotel 3 2 miles3.2 km
- Level Inn 3 5 miles8.1 km
- Howfield Hotel 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel 3 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Parkway Hotel & Spa 4 9.3 miles15 km
Schools in Argoed
- Markham Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 10 miles16.1 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 10.6 miles17 km
- Tredegar Park Estate 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Newport Stadium Stadium 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 14.3 miles22.9 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 15.7 miles25.3 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 15.9 miles25.5 km