Hengoed
Ward in Caerphilly, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.652, -3.233 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 14 95 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Hengoed is an electoral ward and village in the steep-sided landscapes of the Rhymney Valley, within the county borough of Caerphilly in south Wales. Positioned among the network of valley towns it has good road and rail links, making it a practical base for commuters travelling to nearby centres such as Cardiff while retaining a quieter, suburban feel.
The area’s character is shaped by its industrial past - coal mining and the railways left a clear mark on the local landscape and community - but today Hengoed is a mix of terraced housing, local shops, community facilities and green spaces. Civic life remains lively, with local clubs and events and representation on Caerphilly County Borough Council, alongside ongoing regeneration efforts aimed at balancing heritage with modern needs.
Postcode districts covering Hengoed
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 10.6 miles
- Newport 12.4 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 24.5 miles
- Tonypandy 10 miles
- Barry 16.9 miles
- Bridgend 17.4 miles
- Cwmbran Central 8.7 miles
- Cwmbrân 8.7 miles
- Neath 24.1 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 9.1 miles
- Coity Higher 16.5 miles
- Pontypool 9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Maesycwmmer Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Ystrad Mynach Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Fleur-de-lis and Pengam Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Tir-y-berth and Glan-y-nant Built-up area 1 mile
- Pengam Parish 1.2 miles
- Pen-pedair-heol Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Cefn Fforest and Pengam Ward 1.2 miles
- Gelligaer Built-up area 1.3 miles
- St. Cattwg Ward 1.3 miles
- Cefn Fforest Parish 1.4 miles
- Blackwood Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Gilfach Ward 1.8 miles
Example postcodes in Hengoed
CF82 6BE, CF82 7LT, CF82 7AY, CF82 7HS, CF82 7HZ, CF82 7AG, CF82 6BD, CF82 7RD, CF82 7JF … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 18.3 miles
- Bristol Airport 28.9 miles
- Hengoed Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Ystrad Mynach Railway Station 0.9 miles
Hotels near Hengoed Ad
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 3.4 miles
- Brewers Lodge 3 1.4 miles
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 7.5 miles
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 1.5 miles
- New House Country Hotel 4 7.1 miles
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 7.6 miles
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 5.8 miles
- The Antelope Hotel 9 miles
- Howfield Hotel 8.9 miles
- Maes Manor Hotel 3 2.6 miles
Schools in Hengoed
- Derwendeg Primary School Primary
- Hengoed Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 6.1 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 7 miles
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 9.1 miles
- Pontypool Park Stadium 9.2 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 10.2 miles
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 10.4 miles
- Tredegar Park Estate 11 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 11.6 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 11.6 miles
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 12 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 12 miles
- St. David's Shopping centre 12.1 miles