Ystalyfera
Built-up area in Neath Port Talbot, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.76, -3.794 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 76 08 |
| Population: | 10,218 |
| Dialling code: | 01639 (Neath) |
Ystalyfera is a former industrial village in Neath Port Talbot, set high in the upper Swansea Valley beside the River Tawe. It sits against steep hills and open moorland that lead towards the Brecon Beacons, giving easy access to walking and mountain scenery while still feeling distinctly valley‑side in character.
The village grew in the 19th century with coal, iron and tinplate works and, after industrial decline, has become a compact, community‑centred place with local shops, a strong rugby club and chapel and choral traditions. Many residents now commute to nearby towns such as Swansea and Neath, and there remains an active interest in outdoor recreation and Welsh cultural life.
Postcode districts covering Ystalyfera
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 11.2 miles18 km
- Tonypandy 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Bridgend 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Llanelli 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Llanelli Rural 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Neath 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Coity Higher 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Briton Ferry 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Ebbw Vale 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Ebbw Vale North 24.9 miles40 km
- Aberdare 14.6 miles23.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Godre'r Graig Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Ynyscedwyn Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Cwm-twrch Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Cwm-twrch Uchaf Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Cwmllynfell Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Ystradgynlais Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Cwmllynfell and Ystradowen Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Crynant Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Creunant Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Pontardawe Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Ystalyfera
SA8 4QU, SA9 1AY, SA9 2AT, SA9 2AJ, SA9 2EA, SA9 2QZ, SA9 2LB, SA9 2EE, SA9 2AE … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 31.7 miles51 km
- Bristol Airport 53 miles85.3 km
- Neath Abbey 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Skewen Railway Station 7.2 miles11.6 km
Hotels near Ystalyfera Ad
- The New Swan Hotel 3 0.8 miles1.2 km
- The Dillwyn Arms 3.7 miles6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Castle Hotel 3 6.7 miles10.7 km
- The Towers Hotel and Spa 3 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Mercure Swansea Hotel 4 8.9 miles14.3 km
- The Bluebell Hotel 6.7 miles10.8 km
- St Ives 6.6 miles10.6 km
Schools in Ystalyfera
- Godre'rgraig Primary School Primary
- Ysgol Bro Tawe Primary
- Ysgol Gymraeg Dyffryn Y Glowyr Primary
- Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera Bro Dur All ages
- Ysgol Maesydderwen Secondary
Local points of interest
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 6.1 miles9.9 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 9.9 miles16 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 12.7 miles20.5 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 13 miles21 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 16 miles25.8 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 16.1 miles25.9 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 16.1 miles25.9 km