Ammanford (Rhydaman)
Ward in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.79, -3.98 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 63 12 |
| Dialling code: | 01269 |
Ammanford is a compact ward at the heart of the Amman Valley in Carmarthenshire, Wales, sitting by the River Amman. The town expanded rapidly in the 19th century as part of the South Wales coalfield, and its terraced streets and Victorian shops still reflect that industrial heritage.
Today the area combines a strong Welsh‑speaking community with a lively local culture - choirs, a proud rugby scene (including Amman United) and community events - while the economy mixes retail and light industry with many people commuting to nearby centres such as Swansea and Llanelli. Good rail links on the Heart of Wales Line and ongoing regeneration efforts keep the ward socially engaged and connected to the wider region.
Postcode districts covering Ammanford
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 11.3 miles
- Llanelli 9.8 miles
- Llanelli Rural 9.1 miles
- Neath 11 miles
- Briton Ferry 13.2 miles
- Aberdare 22.8 miles
- Aberdare East 23.6 miles
- Aberdare West 22.4 miles
- Ammanford 0.1 miles
- Maesteg 18.4 miles
- Gorseinon 8.8 miles
- Carmarthen 15 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ammanford Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Betws Parish 0.8 miles
- Penybanc Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Saron Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Tycroes and Capel Hendre Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Llandybie Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Glanamman Ward 2.4 miles
- Glanaman Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Cwmamman Parish 2.8 miles
- Penygroes Ward 2.9 miles
- Tycroes Ward 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Ammanford
SA18 9AW, SA18 2EB, SA18 2DF, SA18 2JR, SA18 2NB, SA18 3HA, SA18 3AS, SA18 2ND, SA18 3ED … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 38.5 miles
- Bristol Airport 61 miles
- Ammanford Railway Station 0.8 miles
- Pantyffynnon Railway Station 1.1 miles
Hotels near Ammanford Ad
- The Rose 37ft Lakeside Yacht inc Hot Tub 3 3.2 miles
- The Fountain Inn 5.9 miles
- Travelodge Llanelli Cross Hands 3 4.5 miles
- Travelodge Swansea M4 3 7.7 miles
- The Cawdor 4 6.4 miles
- The Plough Inn 4 7.4 miles
- The Dillwyn arms 7.3 miles
- Travelodge Llanelli Central 3 9.1 miles
- Sandfields House 8.8 miles
- Swansea North 3 9.1 miles
Schools in Ammanford
- Bro Banw Primary
- Parcyrhun Primary
- Rhydaman Primary
- Ysgol Dyffryn Aman Secondary
Local points of interest
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 6.6 miles
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 8 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 10.3 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 10.3 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 10.3 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 11.7 miles
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 11.9 miles
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 12 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 12.4 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 12.8 miles
- Richmond Park Stadium 14.6 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 15.8 miles