Nelson
Built-up area in Caerphilly, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.651, -3.287 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 11 95 |
| Population: | 12,857 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Nelson is a village in the Caerphilly county borough of Wales, tucked into the Taff Bargoed Valley in the south Wales valleys and within easy commuting distance of Cardiff. It sits among steep valley sides and waterways that give it a pleasantly green, semi-rural feel despite its industrial past.
Historically a coal‑mining community, Nelson retains terraces, social clubs and a strong local identity even as the economy has shifted towards commuting, local retail and community‑led regeneration. The area is popular for valley walks, cycling and community events, and its mining heritage and tight‑knit social life remain important to residents.
Postcode districts covering Nelson
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Newport 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Tonypandy 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Barry 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Bridgend 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Cwmbran Central 11 miles17.8 km
- Cwmbrân 11 miles17.6 km
- Neath 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Coity Higher 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Pontypool 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Briton Ferry 23.2 miles37.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Trelewis Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Treharris Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Gelligaer Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- St. Cattwg Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Abercynon Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ystrad Mynach Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Pen-pedair-heol Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Hengoed Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Bedlinog and Trelewis Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Cilfynydd Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Tir-y-berth and Glan-y-nant Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Maesycwmmer Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Nelson
CF46 6HH, CF46 6LA, CF46 6HZ, CF46 6NW, CF46 6EB, CF46 6BN, CF46 6LG, CF46 6LW, CF46 6JJ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Bristol Airport 30.7 miles49.3 km
- Quakers Yard Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Abercynon Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
Hotels near Nelson Ad
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 1.2 miles2 km
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 7.2 miles11.5 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Brewers Lodge 3 3.6 miles5.9 km
- New House Country Hotel 4 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 3.7 miles6 km
- The Antelope Hotel 8.1 miles13 km
- Howfield Hotel 7.6 miles12.2 km
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 6.9 miles11.1 km
Schools in Nelson
- Nelson Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 4.3 miles7 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 11 miles17.7 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 11.4 miles18.3 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 12 miles19.3 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 12.6 miles20.3 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 12.7 miles20.5 km