Abercynon
Parish in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.645, -3.336 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 07 94 |
| Population: | 5,983 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Abercynon sits in the heart of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the South Wales Valleys, where the River Taff meets the River Cynon. Historically it expanded rapidly in the 19th century as coal and ironwork industries took hold, and the village retains reminders of that industrial heritage in its terraces, former pit sites and the railway junction that helped shape its growth; it lies conveniently between Pontypridd and Merthyr Tydfil.
Today Abercynon is a working-valley community with a mix of local shops, light industry and many residents who commute to Cardiff and surrounding towns. Community life is strong, with local sports clubs and regeneration projects alongside easy access to valley walking routes and views over the hills that frame the area.
Postcode districts covering Abercynon
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 11.9 miles
- Newport 16.5 miles
- Tonypandy 5.6 miles
- Barry 16.7 miles
- Bridgend 13.6 miles
- Cwmbran Central 13.2 miles
- Cwmbrân 13.1 miles
- Neath 20.8 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 7.4 miles
- Coity Higher 12.6 miles
- Pontypool 13.4 miles
- Briton Ferry 21 miles
Neighbouring places
- Abercynon Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Ynysybwl Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Ynysybwl and Coed-y-cwm Parish 1.5 miles
- Treharris Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Glyn-coch Ward 1.7 miles
- Cilfynydd Ward 1.8 miles
- Nelson Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Penrhiw-ceibr Ward 2.3 miles
- Penrhiwceiber Parish 2.3 miles
- Trelewis Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Pontypridd Town Ward 2.7 miles
- Trallwng Ward 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Abercynon
CF45 4ST, CF45 4SH, CF45 4UP, CF45 4EL, CF37 3ND, CF45 4RH, CF45 4UT, CF45 4NU, CF45 4EN … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 17.1 miles
- Bristol Airport 32.1 miles
- Abercynon Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Quakers Yard Railway Station 1.2 miles
Hotels near Abercynon Ad
- Llechwen Hall 3 1.2 miles
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 4 3.3 miles
- Cresselly Inn 3 miles
- Premier Inn Aberdare 3 4.8 miles
- Brewers Lodge 3 5.8 miles
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 5.7 miles
- Wingfield Hotel 3 5.2 miles
- Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa 8 miles
- Premier Inn Caerphilly 3 6 miles
- Premier Inn Merthyr Tydfil 3 5.7 miles
Schools in Abercynon
- Abercynon Primary Primary
- Ynysboeth Community Primary Primary
- Ysgol Gymraeg Abercynon Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 3 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 7.1 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 8.6 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 9.3 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 10.1 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 11.2 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 12.7 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 13.1 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 13.2 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 13.2 miles
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 13.2 miles
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 13.3 miles