Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen (Y Ddraenen-wen a Rhydfelen Isaf)
Ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.575, -3.297 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 10 87 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen lie close to Pontypridd in Rhondda Cynon Taf, in South Wales, and form a largely residential part of the former coalfield landscape; terraces and post‑war housing sit alongside green corridors and small local shops, giving the area a quietly suburban feel with easy access to surrounding valleys and countryside.
The communities are characterised by a strong local identity rooted in the industrial past, with community centres, schools and grassroots groups keeping local culture alive, while many residents commute to work in nearby towns and Cardiff, so the ward mixes historical character with everyday modern convenience.
Postcode districts covering Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 7.1 miles
- Newport 14.3 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 21.9 miles
- Tonypandy 7.4 miles
- Barry 11.7 miles
- Bridgend 12.4 miles
- Cwmbran Central 12.5 miles
- Cwmbrân 12.5 miles
- Neath 23.3 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 12.5 miles
- Coity Higher 11.7 miles
- Pontypool 14 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ton-teg Ward 0.4 miles
- Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf Ward 0.9 miles
- Llantwit Fardre Parish 1.1 miles
- Rhydfelen Central Ward 1.1 miles
- Nantgarw Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Church Village Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Efail Isaf Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Treforest Ward 1.8 miles
- Pontypridd Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Penyrheol Ward 2.2 miles
- Penyrheol, Trecenydd and Energlyn Parish 2.2 miles
- Abertridwr and Senghenydd Built-up area 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen
CF37 5BS, CF37 5AD, CF37 5YL, CF37 5HP, CF37 5AH, CF37 5RL, CF37 5AX, CF37 5RG, CF37 5AR … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 12.5 miles
- Bristol Airport 28.2 miles
- Trefforest Estate Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Trefforest Railway Station 1.7 miles
Hotels near Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen Ad
- The Gwaelod y Garth Inn 4 2.1 miles
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 5 5.6 miles
- Llechwen Hall 3 4.6 miles
- Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa 5.1 miles
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 4.4 miles
- Premier Inn Caerphilly 3 3.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Cardiff - North M4 3 4 miles
- Premier Inn Caerphilly Crossways 3 3.7 miles
- New House Country Hotel 4 4.4 miles
- Village Hotel Cardiff 3 4.3 miles
Schools in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen
- Ysgol Afon Wen All ages
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 2.9 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 5.1 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 5.6 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 6 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 6.2 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 7.8 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 8.1 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 8.1 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 8.3 miles
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 8.3 miles
- St. David's Shopping centre 8.3 miles
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 8.4 miles