Pen-y-waun
Ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.731, -3.49 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 97 04 |
| Dialling code: | 01685 (Merthyr Tydfil) |
Pen-y-waun is an electoral ward in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf in south Wales, sitting among the steep, wooded slopes that characterise the South Wales Valleys. It is largely residential, with a mix of post‑Victorian terraces and more recent housing, and enjoys the sort of close‑knit community feel common to valley settlements.
The area bears the imprint of the coal‑mining era that shaped much of the region’s history, and like many nearby communities it has seen economic change since the colliery closures of the late 20th century. Contemporary life combines local social institutions - chapels, pubs and clubs, community projects and grassroots regeneration efforts - with commuting links to larger centres such as Cardiff, while the landscape still offers strong recreational appeal for walkers and those interested in industrial heritage.
Postcode districts covering Pen-y-waun
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Swansea 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Newport 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Tonypandy 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Barry 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Bridgend 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Cwmbran Central 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Cwmbrân 20.5 miles32.9 km
- Neath 14.9 miles24.1 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Coity Higher 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Pontypool 19.6 miles31.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Pen-y-waun Parish 0 miles0 km
- Aberdare West and Llwydcoed Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Aberdare West Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Llwydcoed Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Aberdare Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Hirwaun Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Aberdare East Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Twyn Bryn-hîr Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Penderyn Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Rhigos Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Aberaman North Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Pen-y-waun
CF44 9DE, CF44 9AY, CF44 9EN, CF44 9AP, CF44 9EE, CF44 9DA, CF44 9LL, CF44 9LG, CF44 9BN … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 24 miles38.6 km
- Bristol Airport 40.9 miles65.9 km
- Aberdare Railway Station 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Cwmbach Railway Station 3.8 miles6.2 km
Hotels near Pen-y-waun Ad
- The Antelope Hotel 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Howfield Hotel 4.9 miles7.8 km
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 10 miles16 km
- Castle Hotel 3 4.8 miles7.8 km
- The Tiger Inn 5 miles8 km
- Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel 3 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 3 9.4 miles15.1 km
Schools in Pen-y-waun
- Penywaun Community School Primary
- Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun Secondary
Local points of interest
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 10.5 miles17 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 12.8 miles20.6 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 14 miles22.5 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 17.4 miles28.1 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 18.2 miles29.2 km