Aberaman North
Parish in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.701, -3.433 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 01 01 |
| Dialling code: | 01685 (Merthyr Tydfil) |
Aberaman North sits in the western side of the Cynon Valley within Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, close to the town of Aberdare. The locality grew up in the 19th century as part of the coal and iron boom, and its streets and terraces still reflect that industrial past beside the valley and the River Cynon. The landscape is a mix of post‑industrial working‑class neighbourhoods, pockets of green space and the raised ridges that define the South Wales valleys.
Socially and culturally the area maintains a strong community feel, with local clubs, churches and community projects playing an important role since the colliery closures reshaped the economy. Employment patterns have shifted towards services and commuting, with road and rail links taking people into nearby centres and Cardiff, while ongoing regeneration and grassroots initiatives aim to address local needs and keep the area’s industrial heritage alive.
Postcode districts covering Aberaman North
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Swansea 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Newport 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Tonypandy 6.1 miles9.7 km
- Barry 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Bridgend 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Cwmbran Central 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Cwmbrân 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Neath 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 4 miles6.4 km
- Coity Higher 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Pontypool 17.1 miles27.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Aberaman Ward 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Aberaman South Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Cwmbach Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Aberdare East Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Aberdare Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Aberdare West Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Aberdare West and Llwydcoed Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Mountain Ash West Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Mountain Ash East Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Llwydcoed Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Ferndale and Maerdy Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Mountain Ash Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Aberaman North
CF44 6TL, CF44 6BQ, CF44 6UF, CF44 6EE, CF44 6RG, CF44 6WB, CF44 6TY, CF44 6SA, CF44 6SB … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Bristol Airport 37.8 miles60.8 km
- Cwmbach Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Aberdare Railway Station 1 mile1.6 km
Hotels near Aberaman North Ad
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 0.8 miles1.2 km
- The Antelope Hotel 5.6 miles9 km
- Howfield Hotel 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Castle Hotel 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 7.9 miles12.7 km
- The Tiger Inn 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 3 6.6 miles10.5 km
- Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel 3 8.6 miles13.8 km
Schools in Aberaman North
- Blaengwawr Primary Primary
- Oaklands Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 12.4 miles20 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 15 miles24.1 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 15.6 miles25.1 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 15.8 miles25.5 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 17.1 miles27.5 km