Treharris
Ward in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.665, -3.316 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 09 97 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
The ward centred on Treharris lies on the southern slopes of the valleys within Merthyr Tydfil county borough in Wales, part of the broader South Wales Valleys. It mixes traditional terraced streets with pockets of open hillside and gives relatively easy access to rivers and upland walking towards the Brecon Beacons, so residents benefit from a semi‑rural feel while remaining close to larger towns.
Built around coal mining and heavy industry in the 19th century, the area still bears that industrial heritage in former pit sites and local memorials, and a strong community spirit is maintained via sports clubs and volunteer groups. Economically it has moved to a more post‑industrial pattern, with local shops and services, commuting to nearby centres such as Cardiff and ongoing regeneration work aimed at improving housing, facilities and opportunities for younger people.
Postcode districts covering Treharris
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Newport 16.1 miles25.8 km
- Tonypandy 7 miles11.2 km
- Barry 18 miles28.9 km
- Bridgend 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Cwmbran Central 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Cwmbrân 12.3 miles19.7 km
- Neath 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Coity Higher 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Pontypool 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Briton Ferry 22 miles35.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Treharris Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Trelewis Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Abercynon Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Bedlinog and Trelewis Ward 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Nelson Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Merthyr Vale Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Aberfan Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Penrhiw-ceibr Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Penrhiwceiber Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Bedlinog Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Ynysybwl Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Gelligaer Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Treharris
CF46 5RJ, CF46 5ET, CF46 5RX, CF46 5PB, CF46 5AB, CF46 5LP, CF46 5HW, CF46 5HS, CF46 5PU … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Bristol Airport 32.2 miles51.9 km
- Quakers Yard Railway Station 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Abercynon Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
Hotels near Treharris Ad
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
- The Antelope Hotel 6.8 miles11 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Howfield Hotel 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Brewers Lodge 3 4.8 miles7.8 km
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 5.4 miles8.7 km
- New House Country Hotel 4 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 5.2 miles8.3 km
Schools in Treharris
- Edwardsville Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 10 miles16.1 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 12.3 miles19.8 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 14 miles22.6 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 14.1 miles22.7 km