Pentwyn is a largely residential ward on the eastern side of Cardiff in Wales, developed mostly during the late 20th century on former farmland and named from Welsh elements meaning something like "top of the hill". It sits among suburban neighbours such as Llanedeyrn, Cyncoed and Pontprennau, and is characterised by a mix of council and private housing, local shops, schools and green spaces that give it a commuter-friendly, family-focused feel.
Locally there’s a strong community life with sports clubs, parks and community centres, while most residents travel into the city or along the M4 and A48 for work, giving the ward a largely residential and service-led economy. Its post‑war development and suburban character mean Pentwyn reflects Cardiff’s outward growth rather than medieval or industrial heritage, but the combination of accessible transport and neighbourhood amenities keeps it a practical base for city living.
Postcode districts covering Pentwyn
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 23.8 miles38.4 km
- Cardiff 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Newport 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Weston-super-Mare 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Tonypandy 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Barry 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Bridgend 18 miles28.9 km
- Cwmbran Central 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Cwmbrân 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Coity Higher 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Pontypool 13.1 miles21.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Llanedeyrn Parish 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Pentwyn Parish 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Cyncoed Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Llanrumney Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Rumney Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Penylan Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Pontprennau Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Old St. Mellons Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Cardiff Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Llanishen Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Plasnewydd Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
Example postcodes in Pentwyn
CF23 7EP, CF23 7EH, CF23 9JX, CF23 7HX, CF23 9NZ, CF23 6UU, CF23 6UL, CF23 7FA, CF23 7HA … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Bristol Airport 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Heath High Level Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Heath Low Level Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
Hotels near Pentwyn Ad
- Parador44 3 miles4.9 km
- Tyr Winch 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hotel Indigo Cardiff 4 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 3 miles4.8 km
- The Parkgate Hotel 4 3.1 miles5 km
- New House Country Hotel 4 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Lincoln House Hotel 3 3 miles4.8 km
- Voco St David's Cardiff 5 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Staybridge Suites Cardiff 4 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 5.8 miles9.4 km
Schools in Pentwyn
- All Saints C/W Primary Primary
- Bryn Celyn Primary School Primary
- Glyncoed Primary Primary
- Llanedeyrn Primary School Primary
- Springwood Primary School Primary
- St Bernadettes Primary School Primary
- St David's C/W Primary School Primary
- St Philip Evans Primary School Primary
- St Teilo's C-in-W High School Secondary
- The Hollies School Special
- Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pen-Y-Groes Primary
- Ysgol Y Berllan Deg Primary
Local points of interest
- Vita Student Cardiff College 2.5 miles4 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 2.6 miles4.2 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 3.1 miles5 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 3.1 miles5 km
- Cardiff University University 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 3.9 miles6.4 km
- Grangemoor Park Nature reserve 4.7 miles7.6 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Tredegar Park Estate 6.6 miles10.6 km