Penyrheol, Trecenydd and Energlyn
Parish in Caerphilly, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.583, -3.246 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 13 87 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Penyrheol, Trecenydd and Energlyn sit to the north‑east of Caerphilly, forming a largely residential band of mid‑20th‑century council estates and later suburban developments with pockets of open space. The area functions as a commuter suburb for Cardiff and Newport, and Energlyn is served by a local station on the Rhymney Line, while the tourist draw of Caerphilly Castle is only a short drive away.
There’s a clear post‑industrial character to the communities, shaped by a coal‑mining past and subsequent regeneration, and a strong local identity built around schools, sports clubs, community centres and small shopping parades. Although predominantly residential, the parish has pockets of light industry and leisure provision, and ongoing local initiatives aim to improve amenities, green corridors and social opportunities typical of former mining towns in the Valleys.
Postcode districts covering Penyrheol, Trecenydd and Energlyn
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Newport 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Weston-super-Mare 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Tonypandy 9.3 miles15 km
- Barry 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Bridgend 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Cwmbran Central 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Cwmbrân 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Coity Higher 14 miles22.5 km
- Pontypool 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Ebbw Vale 13.6 miles22 km
Neighbouring places
- Penyrheol Ward 0 miles0 km
- Caerphilly Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Morgan Jones Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- St. Martins Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Nantgarw Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Abertridwr and Senghenydd Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Aber Valley Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Llanbradach and Pwllypant Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Llanbradach Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Van Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Bedwas Built-up area 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Bedwas and Trethomas Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Penyrheol, Trecenydd and Energlyn
CF83 2TL, CF83 2AX, CF83 2WF, CF83 2NX, CF83 2PP, CF83 2RW, CF83 2RB, CF83 2LR, CF83 9GS … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Bristol Airport 26.6 miles42.7 km
- Aber Railway Station 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Caerphilly Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
Hotels near Penyrheol, Trecenydd and Energlyn Ad
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 2.8 miles4.4 km
- New House Country Hotel 4 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Parador44 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Tyr Winch 7 miles11.2 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Hotel Indigo Cardiff 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Parkgate Hotel 4 7.7 miles12.5 km
Schools in Penyrheol, Trecenydd and Energlyn
- 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 miles5.9 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 4.6 miles7.4 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 6.7 miles10.9 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 7.6 miles12.2 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 7.8 miles12.5 km