Mardy (Y Maerdy)
Ward in Monmouthshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.844, -2.983 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 32 16 |
| Dialling code: | 01873 (Abergavenny) |
The Mardy ward sits within the environs of Abergavenny in Monmouthshire, Wales, and blends suburban housing with pockets of countryside and green space. Its location gives residents easy access to the scenic hills of the Brecon Beacons, while still being close to the market town amenities that Abergavenny offers.
Historically tied to the agricultural landscape of the county, the ward today is largely residential with a mix of housing ages, local shops and community groups; many people commute to larger centres such as Cardiff or Bristol while enjoying a strong local neighbourhood feel. Local civic life is shaped by neighbourhood initiatives and representation on the county council, and residents commonly take part in Abergavenny’s festivals and markets.
Postcode districts covering Mardy
Most populated places nearby
- Newport 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Hereford 18.7 miles30 km
- Cwmbran Central 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Cwmbrân 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Pontypool 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Ebbw Vale 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Ebbw Vale North 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Ebbw Vale South 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Aberdare 22.3 miles36 km
- Aberdare East 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Aberdare West 22.3 miles36 km
Neighbouring places
- Croesonen Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Lansdown Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Park Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Pen Y Fal Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Abergavenny Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Grofield Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Llanfoist Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Cantref Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Govilon Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon Ward 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Gilwern Built-up area 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Crucorney Ward 5 miles8 km
Example postcodes in Mardy
NP7 7HR, NP7 6PY, NP7 8BL, NP7 8DF, NP7 6PS, NP7 8DE, NP7 6PB, NP7 6LL, NP7 8NF … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 33.8 miles54.4 km
- Cardiff Airport 34.5 miles55.6 km
- Abergavenny Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Pontypool and New Inn Railway Station 10.2 miles16.4 km
Hotels near Mardy Ad
- The Kings Head Hotel 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell 3 6.7 miles10.7 km
- The Manor Hotel 3 7.2 miles11.5 km
- The Beaufort, Raglan 4 7.8 miles12.5 km
Schools in Mardy
- Llantilio Pertholey CV Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Old Park wood Forest 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Ninewells Wood Forest 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 14 miles22.5 km
- Cuckoo Wood Forest 14.3 miles23 km
- Harewood Estate 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15.5 miles25 km
- Chepstow Racecourse Recreation 18.1 miles29.1 km