Bedwas and Trethomas (Bedwas a Threthomas)
Ward in Caerphilly, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.599, -3.201 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 16 89 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
The Bedwas and Trethomas area sits on the eastern edge of the South Wales Valleys within Caerphilly county borough, a few miles north of Cardiff. Once dominated by coal mining and related industry, the villages still show terraced streets and industrial remnants, but now have reclaimed green spaces, spoil tips turned to walking routes and broad views across the Rhymney Valley.
Community life remains strong, with local clubs, pubs and a keen rugby culture helping to anchor a post‑industrial identity, while many residents commute to Caerphilly or Cardiff. The area is a good example of former mining settlements adapting to a suburban, service‑based economy while retaining a distinctive local history.
Postcode districts covering Bedwas and Trethomas
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 6.7 miles
- Newport 10.2 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 20.6 miles
- Tonypandy 11 miles
- Barry 13.4 miles
- Bridgend 16.9 miles
- Cwmbran Central 8.1 miles
- Cwmbrân 8.1 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 12.9 miles
- Coity Higher 16.1 miles
- Pontypool 9.8 miles
- Ebbw Vale 12.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bedwas Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen Parish 1.1 miles
- Llanbradach Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Llanbradach and Pwllypant Parish 1.3 miles
- Morgan Jones Ward 1.4 miles
- Van Parish 1.4 miles
- Trethomas Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Caerphilly Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Cwmfelinfach Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Ynysddu Built-up area 2 miles
- Penyrheol Ward 2.2 miles
- Penyrheol, Trecenydd and Energlyn Parish 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Bedwas and Trethomas
CF83 8HB, CF83 8EA, CF83 8GN, CF83 8EW, CF83 8BL, CF83 8GL, CF83 8JW, CF83 8GJ, CF83 8FP … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 15.2 miles
- Bristol Airport 25.6 miles
- Llanbradach Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Caerphilly Railway Station 2 miles
Hotels in Bedwas and Trethomas Ad
Schools in Bedwas and Trethomas
- Bedwas High School Secondary
- Bedwas Infants Primary
- Bedwas Junior Primary
- Mynydd Haf School Independent - special
- Tyn-Y-Wern Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 3.1 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 6.3 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 7.7 miles
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 8.1 miles
- Tredegar Park Estate 8.2 miles
- St. David's Shopping centre 8.2 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 8.3 miles
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 8.3 miles
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 8.3 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 8.4 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 8.6 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 8.7 miles