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 miles18.1 km
- Llanelli 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Llanelli Rural 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Neath 11 miles17.8 km
- Briton Ferry 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Aberdare 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Aberdare East 23.6 miles38 km
- Aberdare West 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Ammanford 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Maesteg 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Gorseinon 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Carmarthen 15 miles24.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Ammanford Built-up area 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Betws Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Penybanc Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Saron Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Tycroes and Capel Hendre Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Llandybie Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Glanamman Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Glanaman Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Cwmamman Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Penygroes Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Tycroes Ward 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Ammanford
SA18 2LN, SA18 9AW, SA18 3HA, SA18 2DD, SA18 2DG, SA18 3EL, SA18 2LU, SA18 3BD, SA18 3HN … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 38.5 miles62 km
- Bristol Airport 61 miles98.2 km
- Ammanford Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Pantyffynnon Railway Station 1.1 miles1.7 km
Hotels near Ammanford Ad
- The Plough Inn 4 7.4 miles11.8 km
- The Cawdor 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The New Swan Hotel 3 8.7 miles13.9 km
- The Dillwyn Arms 7.3 miles11.7 km
- The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa 4 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Mercure Swansea Hotel 4 9.8 miles15.8 km
Schools in Ammanford
- Bro Banw Primary
- Parcyrhun Primary
- Rhydaman Primary
- Ysgol Dyffryn Aman Secondary
Local points of interest
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 6.6 miles10.6 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 8 miles12.8 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 10.3 miles16.7 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 12 miles19.4 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 12.4 miles20 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Richmond Park Stadium 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 15.8 miles25.4 km