Abercynon
Built-up area in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.649, -3.336 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 07 95 |
| Population: | 5,983 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Abercynon is a village in the Rhondda Cynon Taf county borough of Wales, sitting where the River Cynon meets the River Taff - its name literally marks that confluence. Located in the lower Cynon Valley, it has regular rail links towards Cardiff and functions as both a local hub and a commuter base while retaining a village atmosphere.
Abercynon grew rapidly in the 19th century with coal mining and the railways that shaped the South Wales valleys, and that industrial heritage is still visible in former workshops, terraced streets and local memorials. Since deindustrialisation the community has focused on regeneration: there are active local clubs, riverside walks along the Taff Trail and grassroots initiatives aimed at celebrating the past while improving facilities and green spaces for residents.
Postcode districts covering Abercynon
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Newport 16.6 miles26.6 km
- Tonypandy 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Barry 17 miles27.4 km
- Bridgend 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Cwmbran Central 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Cwmbrân 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Neath 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Coity Higher 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Pontypool 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Briton Ferry 21 miles33.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Ynysybwl Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Treharris Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Ynysybwl and Coed-y-cwm Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Glyn-coch Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Penrhiw-ceibr Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Penrhiwceiber Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Cilfynydd Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Nelson Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Trelewis Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Merthyr Vale Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Bedlinog and Trelewis Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Mountain Ash Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Abercynon
CF45 4TF, CF45 4TY, CF45 4SH, CF45 4YY, CF45 4TN, CF45 4UH, CF45 4NL, CF45 4PF, CF45 4PD … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 17.4 miles28.1 km
- Bristol Airport 32.3 miles52 km
- Abercynon Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Quakers Yard Railway Station 1 mile1.6 km
Hotels near Abercynon Ad
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 7.5 miles12 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Antelope Hotel 7.8 miles12.6 km
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 5.1 miles8.2 km
- New House Country Hotel 4 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Howfield Hotel 6.9 miles11 km
- Brewers Lodge 3 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 3 3.6 miles5.7 km
Schools in Abercynon
- Abercynon Primary Primary
- Ynysboeth Community Primary Primary
- Ysgol Gymraeg Abercynon Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 8.7 miles14 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 10.4 miles16.7 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 13 miles20.9 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 13.5 miles21.7 km