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 4JB, CF37 4NL, CF37 3BG, CF37 5BU, CF37 4NA, CF37 1BT, CF37 5HT, CF37 1QL, CF37 3AY … 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
- Llechwen Hall 3 3 miles
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 4 2.9 miles
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 5 6.6 miles
- Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa 5.4 miles
- The Gwaelod y Garth Inn 4 4.1 miles
- Premier Inn Caerphilly 3 4.4 miles
- Wingfield Hotel 3 4.3 miles
- Premier Inn Caerphilly Crossways 3 4.8 miles
- Premier Inn Llantrisant hotel 3 4.7 miles
- Premier Inn Llantrisant 3 4.6 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