Nelson
Ward in Caerphilly, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.643, -3.284 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 11 94 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Nelson is an electoral ward and former colliery village in Caerphilly, set on the eastern edge of the South Wales Valleys. It grew rapidly in the 19th century with the coal industry and - like many valley communities - retains rows of terraced housing, former pit sites and open hillsides; the village was named in honour of Admiral Nelson. Its location keeps it within easy reach of larger urban centres such as Cardiff, making it part of a commuter belt while still feeling distinctly valley in character.
Socially and culturally the ward combines a strong local identity with the realities of post‑industrial change: community halls, social clubs and chapel traditions sit alongside regeneration projects that have turned former industrial land into green spaces and small business units. The local economy is mixed, with a blend of surviving small employers, retail services and residents who travel out for work, and community initiatives play a visible role in preserving heritage while encouraging new uses for old sites.
Postcode districts covering Nelson
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Newport 14.3 miles23 km
- Tonypandy 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Barry 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Bridgend 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Cwmbran Central 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Cwmbrân 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Neath 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Coity Higher 14.3 miles23 km
- Pontypool 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Briton Ferry 23.2 miles37.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Nelson Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Trelewis Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Treharris Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Gelligaer Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Ystrad Mynach Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- St. Cattwg Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Cilfynydd Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Abercynon Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Hengoed Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Pen-pedair-heol Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Aber Valley Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Maesycwmmer Built-up area 2.8 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Nelson
CF46 6NN, CF46 6HW, CF46 6NH, CF46 6JD, CF46 6NF, CF46 6LE, CF46 6NL, CF46 6EA, CF46 6LB … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Bristol Airport 30.3 miles48.7 km
- Abercynon Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Ystrad Mynach Railway Station 1.8 miles3 km
Hotels near Nelson Ad
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 6.6 miles10.7 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 3.7 miles6 km
- New House Country Hotel 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Brewers Lodge 3 3.7 miles6 km
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 3.6 miles5.7 km
- The Antelope Hotel 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Howfield Hotel 8.1 miles13 km
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 7.2 miles11.6 km
Schools in Nelson
- Nelson Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 4 miles6.4 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 10.6 miles17.1 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 12.1 miles19.5 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 12.2 miles19.6 km