Aberdare West and Llwydcoed (Gorllewin Aberdâr a Llwydcoed)
Ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.728, -3.467 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 98 04 |
| Dialling code: | 01685 (Merthyr Tydfil) |
Aberdare West and Llwydcoed sits on the western flank of Aberdare in Rhondda Cynon Taf, spilling down into the valley above the River Cynon. The ward includes the village of Llwydcoed and is fringed by woodland and parkland, with easy access to the recreational Dare Valley Country Park and the historic Aberdare Park.
Historically shaped by coal mining and ironworks, the area still shows its industrial heritage in old pit sites and tight-knit residential streets, while the local economy has shifted towards services and commuting to places such as Cardiff. Community life is marked by active clubs, chapels and green-space activities - walking, cycling and events in the parks remain popular with residents.
Postcode districts covering Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 19.9 miles
- Swansea 21.7 miles
- Newport 23.7 miles
- Tonypandy 7.8 miles
- Barry 23.9 miles
- Bridgend 15.6 miles
- Cwmbran Central 19.6 miles
- Cwmbrân 19.5 miles
- Neath 15.8 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 4 miles
- Coity Higher 14.6 miles
- Pontypool 18.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Aberdare West Parish 0.4 miles
- Llwydcoed Parish 0.6 miles
- Pen-y-waun Parish 1 mile
- Aberdare Built-up area 1 mile
- Aberdare East Parish 1.4 miles
- Aberaman North Parish 2.3 miles
- Hirwaun Parish 2.5 miles
- Cwmbach Parish 2.6 miles
- Cyfarthfa Parish 2.8 miles
- Aberaman Ward 2.8 miles
- Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos Ward 2.9 miles
- Aberaman South Parish 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
CF44 8BH, CF44 8PX, CF44 8DQ, CF44 8RR, CF44 0TP, CF44 8LE, CF44 8TW, CF44 8PT, CF44 0LJ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 23.5 miles
- Bristol Airport 40 miles
- Aberdare Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Cwmbach Railway Station 2.9 miles
Hotels near Aberdare West and Llwydcoed Ad
- Howfield Hotel 4 miles
- The Antelope Hotel 5.7 miles
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 2.9 miles
- Ty Newydd Country Hotel 3 3 miles
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 9.1 miles
- Castle Hotel 3 4 miles
- The Bessemer Hotel Carvery and Grill 3 5.2 miles
- The Bessemer Hotel Carvery and Grill 3 5.2 miles
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 10 miles
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 3 8.8 miles
Schools in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
- Aberdare Park Primary Primary
- Cwmdar County Primary School Primary
- Llwydcoed Primary School Primary
- Maesgwyn Special
- Park Lane Special School Special
- St John Baptist CIW High School Secondary
- Y.G.G. Aberdar Primary
Local points of interest
- Ogmore Forest Forest 9.4 miles
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 9.8 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 10.1 miles
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 10.7 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 11.1 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 12.4 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 14.8 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 16.3 miles
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 16.5 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 17.2 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 17.3 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 17.5 miles