Valley
Parish in Isle of Anglesey, Wales
| Coordinates: | 53.292, -4.553 |
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| OS grid ref: | SH 29 80 |
| Population: | 2,361 |
| Dialling code: | 01407 (Holyhead) |
Valley sits on the western side of Anglesey in Wales, with a low-lying coastal landscape of dunes, sandflats and wetlands that attract birdlife and walkers. The settlement is best known for RAF Valley, a long‑standing military airfield that remains a significant local employer and training base, and for Anglesey Airport, which has offered scheduled links to the mainland and underpins a modest aviation economy alongside farming and tourism.
Socially and culturally the area feels typically Welsh and community‑minded, with a strong bilingual presence, local sports clubs and seasonal events. Its proximity to Holy Island and the Anglesey Coastal Path makes it a handy base for exploring the island’s beaches and heritage, while the mix of military, rural and seaside influences gives the village a distinctive, practical character.
Postcode districts covering Valley
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Valley Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Caergeiliog Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Bro'r Llynnoedd Ward 1.6 miles
- Llanfair-yn-Neubwll Parish 2 miles
- Bodedern Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Llanfachraeth Parish 2.2 miles
- Llanfihangel yn Nhowyn Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Tref Cybi Ward 2.6 miles
- Llanfairyneubwll Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Trearddur Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Rhoscolyn Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Ynys Gybi Ward 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Valley
LL65 3BN, LL65 3AR, LL65 3AN, LL65 3EU, LL65 3DU, LL65 3AF, LL65 3EP, LL65 3DD, LL65 3ET … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 70.4 miles
- Manchester Airport 94.1 miles
- Valley Railway Station 0.8 miles
- Holyhead Railway Station 3.4 miles
Hotels near Valley Ad
- Trearddur Bay Hotel 4 3 miles
- The Valley Hotel, Anglesey 0.7 miles
- Holland Hotel 1.7 miles
- The Anchorage Hotel 3 2 miles
- Travelodge Holyhead 3 3.4 miles
- Premier Inn Holyhead 3 3 miles
- Boathouse Hotel 4.2 miles
- Boathouse Hotel 2 4.2 miles
- Tan Y Cytiau 5 5.5 miles
- Luxury Shepherds Hut With Spa Hot Tub on Anglesey 6 miles
Schools in Valley
- Ysgol Gymuned y Fali Primary
Local points of interest
- Holyhead Marina Marina 4.2 miles
- Cemlyn Estate 8.1 miles
- Amlwch Harbour Harbour 12.5 miles
- Llys Dulas Estate 12.8 miles
- Traeth Lligwy Beach 13 miles
- Plas Newydd Country house 15.2 miles
- Llanidan House Estate 15.8 miles
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 16 miles
- Treborth Estate 17.2 miles
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 18 miles
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 19.4 miles