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 miles
- Newport 14.6 miles
- Tonypandy 7.7 miles
- Barry 16.9 miles
- Bridgend 15.5 miles
- Cwmbran Central 11 miles
- Cwmbrân 11 miles
- Neath 22.9 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 7.8 miles
- Coity Higher 14.6 miles
- Pontypool 11.2 miles
- Briton Ferry 23.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Trelewis Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Treharris Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Gelligaer Built-up area 1.6 miles
- St. Cattwg Ward 1.8 miles
- Abercynon Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Ystrad Mynach Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Pen-pedair-heol Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Hengoed Ward 2.3 miles
- Bedlinog and Trelewis Ward 2.4 miles
- Cilfynydd Ward 2.5 miles
- Tir-y-berth and Glan-y-nant Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Maesycwmmer Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Nelson
CF46 6EB, CF46 6JL, CF46 6DR, CF46 6JE, CF46 6HQ, CF46 6HU, CF46 6HS, CF46 6NL, CF46 6HB … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 17.8 miles
- Bristol Airport 30.7 miles
- Quakers Yard Railway Station 1.7 miles
- Abercynon Railway Station 1.8 miles
Hotels near Nelson Ad
- Llechwen Hall 3 1.2 miles
- Brewers Lodge 3 3.6 miles
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 3.6 miles
- Wingfield Hotel 3 3.8 miles
- Cresselly Inn 4.3 miles
- Premier Inn Caerphilly 3 4.8 miles
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 4 5.3 miles
- The Old Stables 4.6 miles
- Premier Inn Caerphilly Crossways 3 5.2 miles
- Premier Inn Merthyr Tydfil 3 6 miles
Schools in Nelson
- Nelson Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 4.3 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 8.1 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 8.6 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 10.7 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 11 miles
- Pontypool Park Stadium 11.4 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 11.4 miles
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 11.4 miles
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 12 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 12.2 miles
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 12.6 miles
- St. David's Shopping centre 12.7 miles