Llwyn-y-pia (Llwynypia)
Ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.635, -3.453 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 99 93 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Llwyn-y-pia is a small electoral ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf, tucked into the contours of the South Wales Valleys. It occupies a mix of valley-side housing and semi-rural fringes, with pockets of green space and footpaths that give pleasant views over the surrounding hills. The setting means residents often feel both connected to nearby towns and close to open countryside.
Like many communities in the area, Llwyn-y-pia has historic links with the coal-mining era and retains community hubs such as local clubs, chapels and volunteer groups that help shape everyday life. The local economy has shifted toward commuting and services, while community and cultural activity - including an interest in Welsh language and heritage - remain important to social identity within Wales.
Postcode districts covering Llwyn-y-pia
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 14.9 miles24 km
- Swansea 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Newport 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Tonypandy 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Barry 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Bridgend 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Cwmbran Central 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Cwmbrân 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Neath 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Coity Higher 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Pontypool 18.4 miles29.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Rhondda Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Trealaw Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Ystrad Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Tylorstown Parish 1 mile1.7 km
- Tylorstown and Ynyshir Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Cwm Clydach Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Tylorstown and Pontygwaith Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Tonypandy Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Wattstown Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Ynyshir Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Pen-y-graig Parish 1.6 miles2.7 km
- Ferndale Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
Example postcodes in Llwyn-y-pia
CF40 2JF, CF40 2NH, CF40 2LX, CF40 2HN, CF40 2JP, CF40 2HE, CF40 2HP, CF40 2NQ, CF40 2TN … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Bristol Airport 36 miles58 km
- Llwynypia Railway Station 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Ystrad Rhondda Railway Station 0.9 miles1.4 km
Hotels near Llwyn-y-pia Ad
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 6.2 miles9.9 km
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 9.7 miles15.5 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 9.5 miles15.2 km
- The Antelope Hotel 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Howfield Hotel 8.3 miles13.3 km
Schools in Llwyn-y-pia
- Llwynypia Primary School Primary
- Pontrhondda Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ogmore Forest Forest 4 miles6.4 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 5 miles8.1 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 6 miles9.6 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 10 miles16.1 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 14.9 miles24 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 14.9 miles24 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 15.5 miles25 km