Aberavon
Parish in Neath Port Talbot, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.597, -3.792 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 75 90 |
| Dialling code: | 01639 (Neath) |
The parish of Aberavon sits on the coast of Swansea Bay within the county borough of Neath Port Talbot in Wales. Once a small fishing and agricultural settlement, it expanded rapidly in the 19th century with the rise of coal and steel, so its broad sandy beach and promenade sit in sharp contrast to the heavy industry around Port Talbot.
Today Aberavon combines working‑class communities with ongoing regeneration efforts; local life is anchored by long‑standing institutions such as the rugby club and small businesses, while employment remains tied to steel, manufacturing and services. Its coastline and coastal walk also bring leisure and tourism into the mix, giving the area a mix of industrial heritage and seaside appeal.
Postcode districts covering Aberavon
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 7 miles11.3 km
- Tonypandy 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Bridgend 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Llanelli 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Llanelli Rural 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Neath 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 20.5 miles33 km
- Coity Higher 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Briton Ferry 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Aberdare 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Aberdare East 17.2 miles27.8 km
- Aberdare West 16.4 miles26.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Port Talbot Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Sandfields East Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Baglan Moors Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Sandfields West Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Baglan Bay Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Tai-bach Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Cwmavon Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Margam Moors Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Baglan Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Briton Ferry Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Bryn and Cwmavon Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Briton Ferry East Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Aberavon
SA12 6EU, SA12 6UJ, SA12 6NA, SA12 6UF, SA12 6DR, SA12 6LR, SA13 1JT, SA12 6YY, SA12 6DZ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 23.8 miles38.2 km
- Bristol Airport 48.5 miles78 km
- Port Talbot Parkway Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Baglan Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
Hotels near Aberavon Ad
- Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot 3 0.2 miles0.4 km
- The Grand Hotel 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 4.3 miles6.9 km
- The Georgian Swansea 5 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel 3 1 mile1.6 km
- Morgans Hotel 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Towers Hotel and Spa 3 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Ice House Apartments 4 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Twelve Knights 3 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Ibis Swansea 2 5.4 miles8.7 km
Schools in Aberavon
- Sandfields Primary School Primary
- St Joseph's RC School and 6th Form Centre Secondary
- St Josephs Catholic Infant School Primary
- St Josephs Catholic Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Victoria Road Stadium 0.6 miles1 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 0.9 miles1.4 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 6.7 miles10.9 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 8 miles13 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 16.8 miles27 km