Resolven (Resolfen)
Built-up area in Neath Port Talbot, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.708, -3.699 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 82 02 |
| Population: | 2,068 |
| Dialling code: | 01639 (Neath) |
Resolven is a small village in the valley of the River Neath, part of the Vale of Neath in the unitary authority of Neath Port Talbot in Wales, situated beside the A465 and within easy reach of Swansea. The landscape is dominated by wooded hills, disused industrial sites and attractive waterfalls such as Melincourt Falls, with nearby Rheola Forest and other upland walks and mountain‑bike trails drawing outdoor visitors.
Resolven retains a strong sense of community shaped by a 19th‑ and 20th‑century industrial past – coal mining, ironworks and rail links left visible earthworks and buildings – while today the local economy combines commuting, small businesses and tourism. Community halls, local clubs and annual events help keep village life active, and the mix of industrial heritage and scenic surroundings makes Resolven notable as both a working village and a gateway to the Neath valley countryside.
Postcode districts covering Resolven
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 12 miles19.3 km
- Tonypandy 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Bridgend 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Llanelli 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Llanelli Rural 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Neath 6.1 miles9.7 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Coity Higher 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Briton Ferry 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Ebbw Vale 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Ebbw Vale North 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Ebbw Vale South 21.5 miles34.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Clyne and Melincourt Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Resolven and Tonna Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Creunant Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Blaengwrach and Glynneath West Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Crynant Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Aberdulais Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Cwmgwrach Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Glynneath Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Blaengwrach Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Cymer and Glyncorrwg Ward 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Glyncorrwg Built-up area 3.6 miles5.9 km
Example postcodes in Resolven
SA11 4LN, SA11 4AA, SA11 4HG, SA11 4HY, SA11 4LG, SA11 4LF, SA11 4NB, SA11 4NR, SA11 4LY … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 26.4 miles42.5 km
- Bristol Airport 47.7 miles76.8 km
- Neath Abbey 5.6 miles9 km
- Briton Ferry Road Station 7.1 miles11.4 km
Hotels near Resolven Ad
- The New Swan Hotel 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
- The Dillwyn Arms 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Castle Hotel 3 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot 3 8.7 miles14 km
- The Towers Hotel and Spa 3 8.9 miles14.3 km
- The Grand Hotel 8.6 miles13.9 km
- The Bluebell Hotel 5.5 miles8.9 km
- St Ives 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Mercure Swansea Hotel 4 9.8 miles15.8 km
Schools in Resolven
- Ynysfach Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- The Gnoll Stadium 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 11 miles17.6 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 11 miles17.7 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 12 miles19.3 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 15.5 miles25 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 16.4 miles26.5 km