Crumlin (Crymlyn)
Ward in Caerphilly, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.69, -3.141 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 21 99 |
| Dialling code: | 01495 (Pontypool) |
Crumlin is a compact former coal‑mining community in the county borough of Caerphilly, tucked into the Ebbw Fach arm of the South Wales Valleys. The ward sits on steep valley sides, with the old industrial landscape - pit tips, terraces and transport routes - still shaping the streets and views, while green valleys and ridgelines give easy access to surrounding countryside.
The area has a strong industrial and social history centred on mining and related trades, and that heritage remains important to local identity through miners’ halls, veterans and community groups. Since the decline of heavy industry the local economy has moved towards light industry, retail and commuting to larger centres such as Cardiff and Newport, and social life often revolves around sporting clubs, community centres and parish events that keep a close‑knit feel.
Postcode districts covering Crumlin
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 13.1 miles21 km
- Newport 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Tonypandy 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Barry 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Bridgend 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Cwmbran Central 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Cwmbrân 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 11 miles17.7 km
- Coity Higher 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Pontypool 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Ebbw Vale 7 miles11.2 km
- Ebbw Vale North 7.2 miles11.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Crumlin Parish 0 miles0 km
- Trinant Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Swffryd Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Llanhilleth Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Newbridge Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Oakdale Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Penmaen Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Argoed Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Abertillery and Six Bells Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Pen Tranch Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Markham Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Blackwood Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Crumlin
NP11 3DD, NP11 5BL, NP13 2DH, NP11 3LP, NP11 3JJ, NP11 3EF, NP11 5EP, NP11 5BG, NP11 5AX … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 22 miles35.5 km
- Bristol Airport 27.9 miles44.9 km
- Llanhilleth Railway Station 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Newbridge Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
Hotels near Crumlin Ad
- Brewers Lodge 3 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel 3 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Parkway Hotel & Spa 4 6.6 miles10.5 km
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 8 miles12.8 km
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Maes Manor Hotel 3 2.4 miles3.8 km
- The Priory Hotel and Restaurant 4 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Mercure Newport Hotel 4 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Level Inn 3 7.1 miles11.4 km
Schools in Crumlin
- Crumlin High Level Primary Primary
- Trinant Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Pontypool Park Stadium 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Tredegar Park Estate 10 miles16.1 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Newport Stadium Stadium 11 miles17.8 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 14 miles22.5 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 14.3 miles23 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 14.7 miles23.6 km