Glyn-coch
Ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.621, -3.339 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 07 92 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Glyn-coch is a compact ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, lying close to Pontypridd. It has a predominantly residential character with pockets of open green space and the rolling valley scenery typical of the surrounding South Wales Valleys.
Like many communities in the area, its history and identity were shaped by coal and heavy industry, and today it retains a strong local community life with clubs, a community centre and shops, while many residents commute to Cardiff or neighbouring towns. Local discussion often centres on housing, transport links and preserving amenities as the ward adapts to modern economic and social changes.
Postcode districts covering Glyn-coch
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Newport 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Tonypandy 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Barry 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Bridgend 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Cwmbran Central 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Cwmbrân 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Neath 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 9 miles14.4 km
- Coity Higher 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Pontypool 14 miles22.6 km
- Briton Ferry 20.9 miles33.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Cilfynydd Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Pontypridd Town Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Trallwng Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Ynysybwl Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Ynysybwl and Coed-y-cwm Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Pontypridd Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Graig and Pontypridd West Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Abercynon Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Treforest Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Rhydfelen Central Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Porth Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Glyn-coch
CF37 3AL, CF37 3HE, CF37 3AH, CF37 3DE, CF37 3AE, CF37 3DF, CF37 3AA, CF37 3BG, CF37 3BE … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Bristol Airport 31.3 miles50.4 km
- Pontypridd Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Abercynon Railway Station 1.8 miles2.8 km
Hotels near Glyn-coch Ad
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 1.9 miles3 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 7.8 miles12.6 km
- New House Country Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 6.3 miles10.2 km
- The White Lion 9.7 miles15.6 km
- The Antelope Hotel 9.8 miles15.7 km
Schools in Glyn-coch
- Cefn Primary School Primary
- Craig yr Hesg Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 5.6 miles9 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 8.4 miles13.6 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 11.9 miles19.2 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 12 miles19.2 km