Penyrheol
Ward in Caerphilly, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.583, -3.246 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 13 87 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Penyrheol is a suburban ward on the western edge of Caerphilly in south Wales, administratively part of Caerphilly County Borough. Largely residential and developed in the mid‑to‑late 20th century on former coalfield land, it sits close to green spaces and rises that give views over the surrounding valleys and makes it within easy commuting distance of Cardiff and Newport.
The area’s character is shaped by its roots in the South Wales coalfield, with a strong local identity, community groups and grassroots initiatives working alongside typical local shops, schools and leisure facilities. Residents often rely on nearby Caerphilly town centre and landmarks such as Caerphilly Castle for wider services and events, while regeneration programmes have aimed to improve housing, employment and community amenities.
Postcode districts covering Penyrheol
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 6.3 miles
- Newport 12.1 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 20.8 miles
- Tonypandy 9.3 miles
- Barry 12.1 miles
- Bridgend 14.7 miles
- Cwmbran Central 10.3 miles
- Cwmbrân 10.3 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 12.8 miles
- Coity Higher 14 miles
- Pontypool 11.9 miles
- Ebbw Vale 13.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Penyrheol, Trecenydd and Energlyn Parish 0 miles
- Caerphilly Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Morgan Jones Ward 1.2 miles
- St. Martins Ward 1.6 miles
- Nantgarw Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Abertridwr and Senghenydd Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Aber Valley Parish 1.8 miles
- Llanbradach and Pwllypant Parish 1.9 miles
- Llanbradach Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Van Parish 2 miles
- Bedwas Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Bedwas and Trethomas Ward 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Penyrheol
CF83 2AS, CF83 2LZ, CF83 2SH, CF83 2AA, CF83 2AJ, CF83 2TR, CF83 2SB, CF83 2QG, CF83 2AT … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 13.5 miles
- Bristol Airport 26.6 miles
- Aber Railway Station 0.9 miles
- Caerphilly Railway Station 1.4 miles
Hotels near Penyrheol Ad
- Premier Inn Caerphilly 3 1.2 miles
- Premier Inn Caerphilly Crossways 3 1.5 miles
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 3.2 miles
- Wingfield Hotel 3 2.1 miles
- Llechwen Hall 3 4.8 miles
- New House Country Hotel 4 3.1 miles
- The Gwaelod y Garth Inn 4 2.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Cardiff - North M4 3 3.7 miles
- The Lincoln House Private Hotel 3 6.9 miles
- Village Hotel Cardiff 3 4 miles
Schools in Penyrheol
- Cwm Ifor Primary School Primary
- Hendre Primary School Primary
- Hendredenny Park Primary Primary
- St Cenydd School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 3.7 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 4.6 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 6.7 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 7.1 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 7.3 miles
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 7.6 miles
- St. David's Shopping centre 7.7 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 7.7 miles
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 7.7 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 7.7 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 7.7 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 7.8 miles