Pontyberem
Ward in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.776, -4.169 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 50 10 |
Pontyberem is a ward and village in Carmarthenshire, Wales, tucked into the Gwendraeth Valley between Llanelli and Carmarthen. It grew up around the coal industry and the old Burry Port and Gwendraeth Valley Railway, and you still see the legacy of terraced streets, chapels and strong community ties left by that industrial past.
Today Pontyberem mixes local life with commuter routines: there’s an active rugby club, community halls and a visible Welsh‑language culture, while the local economy has shifted towards light industry, farming and travel to nearby towns. The coastal amenities at Burry Port and Pembrey Sands are close enough for days out, giving a mix of valley scenery and seaside access.
Postcode districts covering Pontyberem
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Llanelli 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Llanelli Rural 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Neath 16.8 miles27 km
- Briton Ferry 18 miles29 km
- Ammanford 8.1 miles13 km
- Maesteg 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Gorseinon 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Carmarthen 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Ystalyfera 16.1 miles25.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Pontyberem Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Bancffosfelen Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Pont Henri Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Tumble Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Pontyates Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Llangyndeyrn Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Glyn Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Llannon Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Llanddarog Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Five Roads Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Gorslas Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Foelgastell Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Pontyberem
SA15 5ND, SA15 5HF, SA15 5ET, SA15 5NW, SA15 5AE, SA15 5DG, SA15 5HN, SA15 5EY, SA15 5FA … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 44.1 miles70.9 km
- Bristol Airport 67.9 miles109.3 km
- Pontarddulais Railway Station 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Kidwelly Railway Station 7 miles11.2 km
Hotels near Pontyberem Ad
- Spilman Hotel 3 8 miles12.9 km
- The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa 4 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Three Rivers Hotel 3 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Ashburnham Hotel 3 7.6 miles12.2 km
- The Rose and Crown Hotel 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Falcon Hotel 3 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns 7 miles11.2 km
- The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality 3 8 miles12.9 km
Schools in Pontyberem
- Bancffosfelen Primary
- Ysgol Gynradd Pontyberem Primary
Local points of interest
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 4.3 miles7 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Richmond Park Stadium 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 13.7 miles22.1 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 14.1 miles22.6 km
- St. Clears FC Stadium 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 14.7 miles23.7 km