Beddau and Tyn-y-nant (Beddau a Thyn-y-nant)
Ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.556, -3.356 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | ST 06 84 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
The ward centred on Beddau and Tyn-y-nant lies on the southern edge of Rhondda Cynon Taf in south Wales, a compact mix of village streets and surrounding green countryside with views towards the South Wales Valleys and convenient road and bus links into Pontypridd and Cardiff.
Historically tied to coal mining and local industry, the area now reads as largely residential and commuter‑oriented while retaining a strong community feel: local sports clubs, community halls and village events are important, and there are easy access points to walking routes and open spaces that reflect the post‑industrial landscape’s gradual shift towards leisure and small‑scale retail and services.
Postcode districts covering Beddau and Tyn-y-nant
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Newport 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Weston-super-Mare 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Tonypandy 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Barry 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Bridgend 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Cwmbran Central 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Cwmbrân 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Neath 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Coity Higher 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Pontypool 16.8 miles27.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Beddau Built-up area 0.2 miles0.2 km
- Llantrisant and Talbot Green Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Llantrisant Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Church Village Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Efail Isaf Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Llantwit Fardre Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Talbot Green Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Mwyndy Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Pontyclun Central Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Groes-faen Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Pontyclun East Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Pontyclun Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Beddau and Tyn-y-nant
CF38 2HY, CF38 2RS, CF38 2RW, CF38 2BE, CF38 2JR, CF38 2AQ, CF38 2JZ, CF72 8FQ, CF38 2PY … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 11 miles17.7 km
- Bristol Airport 29.9 miles48.1 km
- Pontyclun Railway Station 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Trefforest Railway Station 2.8 miles4.6 km
Schools in Beddau and Tyn-y-nant
- Llwyn-crwn Primary School Primary
- Y.G.G. Castellau Primary
- Bryncelynnog Comprehensive School Secondary
- Gwaunmeisgyn Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 3.9 miles6.3 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 8 miles12.9 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 8.7 miles14 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 9.2 miles14.8 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 9.3 miles15 km