Ystalyfera
Parish in Neath Port Talbot, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.759, -3.803 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 75 08 |
| Population: | 10,218 |
Ystalyfera is a village and community in Neath Port Talbot, in south Wales, sitting in the upper reaches of the Swansea Valley beside the River Tawe. It occupies a classic valley setting, hemmed in by upland hills and moorland that make it popular for local walking and outdoor pursuits while still feeling within reach of larger towns.
Historically it grew as an industrial settlement in the 19th century with coal and tinplate influences, and the decline of heavy industry has shifted the local economy towards commuting, small businesses and services. Community life remains strong, with a proud Welsh-language tradition, an active rugby club and a range of local societies and events that reflect its industrial past and rural surroundings.
Postcode districts covering Ystalyfera
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 10.9 miles
- Tonypandy 17.8 miles
- Bridgend 19.9 miles
- Llanelli 15.1 miles
- Llanelli Rural 15.3 miles
- Neath 6.6 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 18.1 miles
- Coity Higher 19.3 miles
- Briton Ferry 9.3 miles
- Aberdare 14.9 miles
- Aberdare East 15.8 miles
- Aberdare West 14.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ystalyfera Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Godre'r Graig Ward 0.9 miles
- Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera Ward 1.4 miles
- Ynyscedwyn Ward 1.7 miles
- Cwm-twrch Uchaf Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Cwm-twrch Ward 2 miles
- Cwmllynfell Parish 2.1 miles
- Cwmllynfell and Ystradowen Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Ystradgynlais Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Pontardawe Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Crynant Parish 3 miles
- Creunant Built-up area 3 miles
Example postcodes in Ystalyfera
SA9 2EH, SA9 2LZ, SA9 2NL, SA9 2EA, SA9 2HT, SA9 2BA, SA9 2LX, SA9 2PD, SA8 4QS … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 31.8 miles
- Bristol Airport 53.3 miles
- Neath Abbey 6.7 miles
- Skewen Railway Station 7 miles
Hotels near Ystalyfera Ad
- The New Swan Hotel 3 1.1 miles
- The Dillwyn Arms 3.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 8 miles
- Castle Hotel 3 6.6 miles
- The Towers Hotel and Spa 3 9.4 miles
- Mercure Swansea Hotel 4 8.6 miles
- The Bluebell Hotel 6.6 miles
- St Ives 6.5 miles
Schools in Ystalyfera
- Godre'rgraig Primary School Primary
- Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera Bro Dur All ages
Local points of interest
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 6.5 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 6.6 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 9.6 miles
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 11.3 miles
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 11.3 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 11.6 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 11.8 miles
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 12.5 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 12.7 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 15.6 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 15.7 miles
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 15.8 miles