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 miles7.5 km
- Tonypandy 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Bridgend 16.1 miles26 km
- Llanelli 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Llanelli Rural 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Neath 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 21.1 miles34 km
- Coity Higher 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Briton Ferry 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Aberdare 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Aberdare East 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Aberdare West 17 miles27.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Coedffranc Central Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Dyffryn Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Neath Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Coedffranc Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Birchgrove Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Coedffranc West Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Bryn-coch South Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Neath East Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Llansamlet Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Glais Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Bryn-coch North Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Briton Ferry West Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
Example postcodes in Coedffranc North
SA10 6NQ, SA10 6TH, SA10 6SH, SA10 6SS, SA10 6TE, SA10 6TY, SA10 6SR, SA10 6SY, SA10 6RA … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 28.6 miles46 km
- Bristol Airport 52.4 miles84.4 km
- Skewen Railway Station 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Llansamlet Railway Station 1.4 miles2.2 km
Hotels near Coedffranc North Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 1 mile1.7 km
- The Georgian Swansea 5 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Morgans Hotel 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Towers Hotel and Spa 3 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Ice House Apartments 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Ibis Swansea 2 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Castle Hotel 3 2 miles3.3 km
- The Dillwyn Arms 4 miles6.4 km
- Mercure Swansea Hotel 4 2.6 miles4.1 km
- The Grand Hotel 3 4.6 miles7.4 km
Local points of interest
- The Gnoll Stadium 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 5.5 miles8.8 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 14 miles22.5 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 15 miles24.2 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 16.8 miles27 km