Tai-bach
Parish in Neath Port Talbot, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.585, -3.752 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 78 88 |
| Dialling code: | 01639 (Neath) |
Tai-bach is a compact, largely residential community on the edge of Port Talbot in the county borough of Neath Port Talbot, Wales. It sits just inland from the Severn Estuary and is a short hop from local coastal stretches such as Aberavon, while green spaces like Margam Country Park are within easy reach, giving a mix of urban and semi-rural character.
The area’s character was shaped by 19th‑ and 20th‑century coal and steel industries, so you’ll find rows of Victorian and Edwardian terraces alongside more modern housing, community halls and pubs. There’s a strong local identity and working‑class heritage, with ongoing regeneration efforts and community projects reflecting contemporary economic changes while preserving the area’s industrial past.
Postcode districts covering Tai-bach
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 8.9 miles
- Tonypandy 12.9 miles
- Barry 24.6 miles
- Bridgend 9.5 miles
- Llanelli 17.8 miles
- Llanelli Rural 19.4 miles
- Neath 6.3 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 19.5 miles
- Coity Higher 9.4 miles
- Briton Ferry 4.2 miles
- Aberdare 15.3 miles
- Aberdare East 16.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Margam Moors Parish 1.5 miles
- Port Talbot Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Margam and Tai-bach Ward 1.7 miles
- Aberavon Parish 1.9 miles
- Cwmavon Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Bryn and Cwmavon Ward 2.4 miles
- Sandfields East Parish 2.4 miles
- Bryn Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Baglan Moors Parish 2.8 miles
- Margam Parish 2.8 miles
- Sandfields West Parish 3.3 miles
- Coedhirwaun Built-up area 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Tai-bach
SA13 1TE, SA13 1TD, SA13 2BT, SA13 1LW, SA13 2LH, SA13 2BA, SA13 1NB, SA13 2AS, SA13 1UB … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 21.9 miles
- Bristol Airport 46.6 miles
- Port Talbot Parkway Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Baglan Railway Station 3.2 miles
Hotels near Tai-bach Ad
- Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot 3 1.7 miles
- The Grand Hotel 1.4 miles
- Twelve Knights 3 0.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 6 miles
- The Georgian Swansea 5 8.3 miles
- Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel 3 2.7 miles
- Morgans Hotel 4 8.3 miles
- The Towers Hotel and Spa 3 5.5 miles
- Cae Court Hotel 9.3 miles
- Seabank Hotel 3 7.7 miles
Schools in Tai-bach
- Eastern Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Victoria Road Stadium 2.2 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 2.4 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 5.8 miles
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 7.3 miles
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 8.3 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 8.7 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 9.9 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 10 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 14.9 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 16.3 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 17.4 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 17.6 miles