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 miles22.8 km
- Llanelli 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Llanelli Rural 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Neath 17 miles27.3 km
- Briton Ferry 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Ammanford 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Maesteg 24.9 miles40 km
- Gorseinon 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Carmarthen 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Ystalyfera 16.2 miles26.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Bancffosfelen Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Pont Henri Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Tumble Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Pontyates Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Llangyndeyrn Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Glyn Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Llanddarog Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Llannon Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Gorslas Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Five Roads Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Foelgastell Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Cefneithin Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
Example postcodes in Pontyberem
SA15 5LB, SA15 5AA, SA15 5LA, SA15 5HW, SA15 5EA, SA15 5NB, SA15 5BT, SA15 5LU, SA15 5EE … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 44.3 miles71.3 km
- Bristol Airport 68.1 miles109.7 km
- Pontarddulais Railway Station 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Kidwelly Railway Station 6.9 miles11.1 km
Hotels near Pontyberem Ad
- Spilman Hotel 3 7.8 miles12.5 km
- The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa 4 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Three Rivers Hotel 3 8.7 miles13.9 km
- The Rose and Crown Hotel 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Ashburnham Hotel 3 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Falcon Hotel 3 8 miles12.8 km
- Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality 3 7.8 miles12.5 km
Schools in Pontyberem
- Ysgol Gynradd Pontyberem Primary
Local points of interest
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 4.4 miles7.1 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Richmond Park Stadium 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 13.9 miles22.4 km
- St. Clears FC Stadium 14 miles22.5 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 14.3 miles23 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 15 miles24.1 km