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 miles17.6 km
- Tonypandy 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Bridgend 19.9 miles32 km
- Llanelli 15.1 miles24.2 km
- Llanelli Rural 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Neath 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Coity Higher 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Briton Ferry 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Aberdare 14.9 miles24 km
- Aberdare East 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Aberdare West 14.6 miles23.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Ystalyfera Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Godre'r Graig Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Ynyscedwyn Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Cwm-twrch Uchaf Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Cwm-twrch Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Cwmllynfell Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Cwmllynfell and Ystradowen Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Ystradgynlais Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Pontardawe Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Crynant Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Creunant Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Ystalyfera
SA9 2PA, SA9 2LP, SA9 2DJ, SA9 2TN, SA9 2HR, SA9 2AL, SA9 2HY, SA9 2ET, SA9 2ED … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 31.8 miles51.3 km
- Bristol Airport 53.3 miles85.8 km
- Neath Abbey 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Skewen Railway Station 7 miles11.3 km
Hotels near Ystalyfera Ad
- The New Swan Hotel 3 1.1 miles1.8 km
- The Dillwyn Arms 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 8 miles12.8 km
- Castle Hotel 3 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Towers Hotel and Spa 3 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Mercure Swansea Hotel 4 8.6 miles13.8 km
- The Bluebell Hotel 6.6 miles10.6 km
- St Ives 6.5 miles10.5 km
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 miles10.4 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 11.8 miles19 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 12.5 miles20.2 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 15.7 miles25.3 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 15.8 miles25.4 km