Pontyates (Pont-iets)
Built-up area in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.759, -4.215 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SN 47 09 |
| Population: | 1,449 |
| Dialling code: | 01554 (Llanelli) |
Pontyates is a small village in Carmarthenshire, Wales, tucked into the rolling countryside of the Gwendraeth valley and close to the A484. It sits within easy reach of larger centres such as Llanelli and Carmarthen, yet retains a distinctly rural feel with surrounding farms, hedged lanes and views towards the coast.
Historically the community was shaped by agriculture and the nearby coal and mining industries, and today it’s a quiet village with a strong local identity and a notable Welsh-language presence. Residents often look to nearby spots like Burry Port and Kidwelly for coastal walks and historic attractions, while many travel into the towns for work, keeping Pontyates a close-knit but outward-looking place to live.
Postcode districts covering Pontyates
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Llanelli 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Llanelli Rural 4 miles6.5 km
- Neath 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Briton Ferry 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Ammanford 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Gorseinon 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Carmarthen 8.1 miles13 km
- Ystalyfera 18 miles29 km
Neighbouring places
- Pont Henri Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Llangyndeyrn Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Carway Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Glyn Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Bancffosfelen Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Pontyberem Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Five Roads Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Mynyddygarreg Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Trimsaran Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Llanelli Rural Parish 4 miles6.5 km
- Llannon Built-up area 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Tumble Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
Example postcodes in Pontyates
SA15 5TA, SA15 5RU, SA15 5TU, SA15 5TB, SA15 4RQ, SA15 5TW, SA15 5SN, SA15 5UH, SA15 5SY … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 45 miles72.5 km
- Bristol Airport 69.3 miles111.5 km
- Kidwelly Railway Station 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Pembrey and Burry Port Railway Station 5.4 miles8.7 km
Hotels near Pontyates Ad
- Spilman Hotel 3 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Three Rivers Hotel 3 6.7 miles10.9 km
- Ashburnham Hotel 3 5.6 miles9 km
- The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa 4 5.2 miles8.3 km
- The Rose and Crown Hotel 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Falcon Hotel 3 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns 6.6 miles10.7 km
- The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
Schools in Pontyates
- Gwynfryn Primary
- Pontiets Primary
Local points of interest
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 5.9 miles9.6 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 6.8 miles11 km
- Richmond Park Stadium 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 12.1 miles19.4 km
- St. Clears FC Stadium 12.7 miles20.4 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 15.3 miles24.7 km