Pontyberem
Built-up area in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.779, -4.172 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 50 11 |
| Population: | 1,695 |
Pontyberem is a small village in Carmarthenshire, Wales, tucked into the Gwendraeth valley between Llanelli and Cross Hands. It sits inland from the sands of Carmarthen Bay and is surrounded by rolling farmland and the ribbons of old railway and canal routes that marked the area’s industrial past.
Historically part of the South Wales coalfield, Pontyberem grew as a mining community and still bears that cultural imprint in its chapels, social clubs and a strong local identity; the Welsh language remains widely spoken. Today community life centres on local organisations and sport, with the decline of heavy industry giving way to commuting, small businesses and a resilient village spirit.
Postcode districts covering Pontyberem
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 14.2 miles
- Llanelli 6.6 miles
- Llanelli Rural 4.5 miles
- Neath 17 miles
- Briton Ferry 18.3 miles
- Ammanford 8.2 miles
- Maesteg 24.9 miles
- Gorseinon 9.4 miles
- Carmarthen 8.2 miles
- Ystalyfera 16.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bancffosfelen Built-up area 1 mile
- Pont Henri Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Tumble Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Pontyates Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Llangyndeyrn Parish 2.4 miles
- Glyn Ward 2.7 miles
- Llanddarog Parish 2.7 miles
- Llannon Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Gorslas Parish 3.5 miles
- Five Roads Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Foelgastell Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Cefneithin Built-up area 3.6 miles
Example postcodes in Pontyberem
SA15 5AB, SA15 5HU, SA15 5ED, SA15 5AA, SA15 5LU, SA15 5EB, SA15 5DD, SA15 5AE, SA15 5DG … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 44.3 miles
- Bristol Airport 68.1 miles
- Pontarddulais Railway Station 6.9 miles
- Kidwelly Railway Station 6.9 miles
Hotels near Pontyberem Ad
- Spilman Hotel 3 7.8 miles
- The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa 4 5.8 miles
- The Rose and Crown Hotel 7.9 miles
- Ashburnham Hotel 3 7.6 miles
- Three Rivers Hotel 3 8.7 miles
- Falcon Hotel 3 8 miles
- Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns 7.2 miles
- The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality 3 7.8 miles
Schools in Pontyberem
- Ysgol Gynradd Pontyberem Primary
Local points of interest
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 4.4 miles
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 4.5 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 6.6 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 6.6 miles
- Richmond Park Stadium 7.9 miles
- Towyn Burrows Hill 8.8 miles
- Pembrey Forest Forest 9.1 miles
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 9.8 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 13.9 miles
- St. Clears FC Stadium 14 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 14.3 miles
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 15 miles