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 miles
- Newport 16.6 miles
- Tonypandy 5.7 miles
- Barry 17 miles
- Bridgend 13.8 miles
- Cwmbran Central 13.2 miles
- Cwmbrân 13.1 miles
- Neath 20.8 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 7.1 miles
- Coity Higher 12.8 miles
- Pontypool 13.3 miles
- Briton Ferry 21 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ynysybwl Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Treharris Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Ynysybwl and Coed-y-cwm Parish 1.6 miles
- Glyn-coch Ward 2 miles
- Penrhiw-ceibr Ward 2.1 miles
- Penrhiwceiber Parish 2.1 miles
- Cilfynydd Ward 2.1 miles
- Nelson Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Trelewis Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Merthyr Vale Parish 2.8 miles
- Bedlinog and Trelewis Ward 2.9 miles
- Mountain Ash Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Abercynon
CF45 4TT, CF45 4SA, CF45 4SS, CF45 4TP, CF45 4PD, CF45 4UD, CF45 4TB, CF45 4NY, CF45 4TQ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 17.4 miles
- Bristol Airport 32.3 miles
- Abercynon Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Quakers Yard Railway Station 1 mile
Hotels near Abercynon Ad
- Llechwen Hall 3 1.3 miles
- Cresselly Inn 2.8 miles
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 4 3.6 miles
- Premier Inn Aberdare 3 4.5 miles
- Brewers Lodge 3 5.8 miles
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 5.7 miles
- Premier Inn Merthyr Tydfil 3 5.4 miles
- Wingfield Hotel 3 5.4 miles
- Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa 8.3 miles
- Premier Inn Caerphilly 3 6.2 miles
Schools in Abercynon
- Abercynon Primary Primary
- Ynysboeth Community Primary Primary
- Ysgol Gymraeg Abercynon Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 3.3 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 7.4 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 8.7 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 9.5 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 10.4 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 11.5 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 13 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 13.4 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 13.4 miles
- Pontypool Park Stadium 13.4 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 13.5 miles
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 13.5 miles