Pontypridd
Built-up area in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.599, -3.326 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 08 89 |
| Population: | 30,420 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 |
Pontypridd sits where the River Taff and the River Rhondda meet, at the gateway to the South Wales Valleys in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. It’s known for the elegant 18th‑century single‑span William Edwards Bridge and for its green heart, Ynysangharad Park, which houses the restored outdoor pool now billed as the National Lido of Wales.
Historically a coal‑mining and heavy industry centre, Pontypridd has reinvented itself with retail, education and leisure while keeping a strong community and musical heritage - it’s the birthplace of famous singers and hosts lively local arts and festivals. Good rail links to Cardiff and easy access into the valleys make it both a commuter town and a focal point for visitors exploring South Wales.
Postcode districts covering Pontypridd
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 9.2 miles
- Newport 15.5 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 23.9 miles
- Tonypandy 5.7 miles
- Barry 13.6 miles
- Bridgend 12 miles
- Cwmbran Central 13.1 miles
- Cwmbrân 13.1 miles
- Neath 21.7 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 10.6 miles
- Coity Higher 11.2 miles
- Pontypool 14.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Treforest Ward 0.5 miles
- Trallwng Ward 0.5 miles
- Rhydfelen Central Ward 0.9 miles
- Pontypridd Town Ward 1 mile
- Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf Ward 1.2 miles
- Graig and Pontypridd West Ward 1.3 miles
- Cilfynydd Ward 1.5 miles
- Glyn-coch Ward 1.6 miles
- Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen Ward 2.1 miles
- Ton-teg Ward 2.3 miles
- Abertridwr and Senghenydd Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Aber Valley Parish 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Pontypridd
CF37 5DU, CF37 1RL, CF37 5NY, CF37 5SB, CF37 4UG, CF37 2DG, CF37 1SU, CF37 2DD, CF37 1TZ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 14 miles
- Bristol Airport 30.1 miles
- Trefforest Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Pontypridd Railway Station 0.7 miles
Hotels near Pontypridd Ad
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 4.1 miles
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 0.7 miles
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 2.9 miles
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 6.4 miles
- New House Country Hotel 4 6 miles
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 6.6 miles
- The White Lion 8.6 miles
- Vale Resort 4 7.4 miles
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 3 2.9 miles
- Lincoln House Hotel 3 9.5 miles
Schools in Pontypridd
- Cardinal Newman R.C. Secondary
- Cefn Primary School Primary
- Coedpenmaen County Primary Primary
- Coedylan Primary School Primary
- Craig yr Hesg Primary School Primary
- Maes-Y-Coed Primary School Primary
- Parclewis Primary School Primary
- St Michaels Primary Primary
- Trallwng Infants School Primary
- Trehopcyn Primary Primary
- Ysgol Afon Wen All ages
- Ysgol Bro Taf All ages
- Ysgol Gymraeg Evan James Primary
- Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Awel Taf Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 1 mile
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 4.8 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 7.1 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 7.2 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 8.1 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 8.3 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 9.9 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 10.2 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 10.2 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 10.3 miles
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 10.4 miles
- St. David's Shopping centre 10.4 miles