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.
CF46 6EN, CF46 6AZ, CF46 6JB, CF46 6JL, CF46 6LY, CF46 6NE, CF46 6PB, CF46 6HE, CF46 6HJ, CF46 6NS