Markham
Built-up area in Caerphilly, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.705, -3.204 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 16 01 |
Markham is a small former coal‑mining village in the South Wales Valleys, within the county borough of Caerphilly in Wales. It sits close to other valley communities such as Oakdale and Blackwood, and was developed in the early 20th century to house miners and their families working the local collieries. The village still bears the pattern of terraced streets and community buildings typical of that era, reflecting a strong industrial and social heritage tied to coal mining.
Since the decline of heavy industry, Markham has become more of a residential and commuter community while retaining a sense of local identity through clubs, a village hall and community events. It benefits from nearby countryside and woodland - including routes around the Sirhowy Valley and Cwmcarn - so outdoor recreation and local regeneration projects sit alongside modest local shops and small businesses, with easy access into Cardiff for broader services and employment.
Postcode districts covering Markham
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Newport 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Tonypandy 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Barry 20.7 miles33.2 km
- Bridgend 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Cwmbran Central 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Cwmbrân 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 8.1 miles13 km
- Coity Higher 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Pontypool 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Ebbw Vale 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Ebbw Vale North 5.4 miles8.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Argoed Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Aberbargoed and Bargoed Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Aberbargoed Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Bargoed Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- New Tredegar Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Bargod Built-up area 2 miles3.1 km
- Oakdale Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Gilfach Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Penmaen Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Trinant Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Deri Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Cwm Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Markham
NP12 0PT, NP12 0QL, NP12 0PX, NP12 0QW, NP12 0QA, NP12 0QX, NP12 0QH, NP12 0QB, NP12 0PR … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Bristol Airport 30.5 miles49.1 km
- Brithdir Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Bargoed Railway Station 1.4 miles2.2 km
Hotels near Markham Ad
- Brewers Lodge 3 3 miles4.8 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 6.4 miles10.2 km
- The Antelope Hotel 7.2 miles11.7 km
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Maes Manor Hotel 3 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Howfield Hotel 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Level Inn 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel 3 7.9 miles12.7 km
- The Bessemer Hotel Carvery and Grill 7.6 miles12.2 km
Schools in Markham
- Markham Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 6.8 miles11 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 9 miles14.5 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Tredegar Park Estate 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Newport Stadium Stadium 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 15 miles24.2 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 15.4 miles24.8 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 15.5 miles25 km