Aberdare East (Dwyrain Aberdâr)
Ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.717, -3.44 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 00 03 |
| Dialling code: | 01685 (Merthyr Tydfil) |
Aberdare East is a ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, covering much of the central area of Aberdare and the neighbouring streets that surround the town’s Victorian core. The ward contains civic and cultural focal points such as the ornamental green of Aberdare Park, traditional high-street shops and public buildings, and it sits in the heart of the Cynon Valley, with the uplands and moorland of the nearby Brecon Beacons within easy reach for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Historically the area’s character was shaped by 19th‑century coal and iron industries, which left a legacy of chapels, civic architecture and a strong sense of community identity. Today the ward combines local retail and public services with ongoing regeneration efforts, cultural activity rooted in choral and community traditions, and a mix of social and economic challenges and resilience typical of South Wales valley towns.
Postcode districts covering Aberdare East
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Swansea 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Newport 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Tonypandy 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Barry 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Bridgend 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Cwmbran Central 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Cwmbrân 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Neath 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Coity Higher 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Pontypool 17.4 miles28.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Aberdare East Parish 0 miles0 km
- Aberdare Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Aberaman North Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Aberdare West Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Cwmbach Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Aberdare West and Llwydcoed Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Llwydcoed Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Aberaman Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Aberaman South Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Pen-y-waun Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Cyfarthfa Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Plymouth Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Aberdare East
CF44 8DR, CF44 8AY, CF44 7LB, CF44 7BS, CF44 0RP, CF44 7LP, CF44 7BP, CF44 0SE, CF44 7DP … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Bristol Airport 38.7 miles62.2 km
- Aberdare Railway Station 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Cwmbach Railway Station 1.6 miles2.5 km
Hotels near Aberdare East Ad
- The Antelope Hotel 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Howfield Hotel 3.3 miles5.3 km
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 1.9 miles3 km
- The Bessemer Hotel Carvery and Grill 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Castle Hotel 3 3.3 miles5.3 km
- The Tiger Inn 3.5 miles5.7 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 9 miles14.5 km
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel 3 7.5 miles12 km
Schools in Aberdare East
- Aberdare Community School Secondary
- Aberdare Town C in W Primary Primary
- Abernant County Primary Primary
- Caradog Primary School Primary
- St. Margaret's Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 11 miles17.7 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 11.3 miles18.3 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 15.6 miles25 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 15.9 miles25.7 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 17.4 miles28 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 17.4 miles28.1 km