Coedffranc North (Gogledd Coed-ffranc)
Ward in Neath Port Talbot, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.662, -3.853 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 71 97 |
| Dialling code: | 01639 (Neath) |
Coedffranc North is an electoral ward in the county borough of Neath Port Talbot, sitting on the edge of the built-up ribbon between Neath and Swansea. The area is largely suburban with pockets of light industry and green open spaces, and benefits from proximity to the M4 motorway and local rail at Skewen, making it a convenient commuter zone for the wider Swansea Bay conurbation.
Like much of this stretch of South Wales, the ward has roots in the heavy industries of the 19th and 20th centuries and stands near the site of the former Llandarcy oil refinery, with subsequent decades marked by post‑industrial regeneration and new housing. Local life tends to revolve around community centres, grassroots sports clubs and small businesses, and residents draw on both Welsh cultural traditions and the practical links to nearby employment hubs.
Postcode districts covering Coedffranc North
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 4.7 miles
- Tonypandy 17.3 miles
- Bridgend 16.1 miles
- Llanelli 12.2 miles
- Llanelli Rural 13.4 miles
- Neath 1.4 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 21.1 miles
- Coity Higher 15.9 miles
- Briton Ferry 2.8 miles
- Aberdare 17.1 miles
- Aberdare East 18.1 miles
- Aberdare West 17 miles
Neighbouring places
- Coedffranc Central Ward 0.5 miles
- Dyffryn Ward 1.2 miles
- Neath Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Coedffranc Parish 1.4 miles
- Birchgrove Parish 1.6 miles
- Coedffranc West Ward 1.7 miles
- Bryn-coch South Ward 1.8 miles
- Neath East Ward 2 miles
- Llansamlet Parish 2 miles
- Glais Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Bryn-coch North Ward 2.2 miles
- Briton Ferry West Ward 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Coedffranc North
SA10 6RL, SA10 6TL, SA10 6TU, SA10 6TR, SA10 6SG, SA10 6ST, SA10 6PA, SA10 6TF, SA10 6SD … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 28.6 miles
- Bristol Airport 52.4 miles
- Skewen Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Llansamlet Railway Station 1.4 miles
Hotels near Coedffranc North Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea East 3 1 mile
- The BlueBell Hotel 2 miles
- Towers Hotel & Spa 3 2.4 miles
- Mercure Swansea Hotel 4 2.5 miles
- The Castle Hotel Neath 3 2 miles
- St Ives 2.1 miles
- The Grand Hotel 3 4.6 miles
- Swansea North 3 2.6 miles
- Premier Inn Swansea North 3 2.6 miles
- Cwtsh Hostel 4 4.8 miles
Local points of interest
- The Gnoll Stadium 2.4 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 3.6 miles
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 4.8 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 5.4 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 5.5 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 6.5 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 12.7 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 12.8 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 12.9 miles
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 14 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 15 miles
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 16.8 miles