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 miles14.8 km
- Newport 15.5 miles25 km
- Weston-super-Mare 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Tonypandy 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Barry 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Bridgend 12 miles19.4 km
- Cwmbran Central 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Cwmbrân 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Neath 21.7 miles35 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 10.6 miles17 km
- Coity Higher 11.2 miles18 km
- Pontypool 14.1 miles22.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Treforest Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Trallwng Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Rhydfelen Central Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Pontypridd Town Ward 1 mile1.5 km
- Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Graig and Pontypridd West Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Cilfynydd Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Glyn-coch Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Ton-teg Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Abertridwr and Senghenydd Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Aber Valley Parish 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in Pontypridd
CF37 9EU, CF37 5PL, CF37 1RF, CF37 1UA, CF37 2SJ, CF37 1BS, CF37 1LX, CF37 9EG, CF37 4DS … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 14 miles22.5 km
- Bristol Airport 30.1 miles48.4 km
- Trefforest Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Pontypridd Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
Hotels near Pontypridd Ad
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 6.4 miles10.3 km
- New House Country Hotel 4 6 miles9.7 km
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The White Lion 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Vale Resort 4 7.4 miles12 km
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 3 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Lincoln House Hotel 3 9.5 miles15.3 km
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 mile1.6 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 7.2 miles11.7 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 8.1 miles13 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 9.9 miles16 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 10.2 miles16.3 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 10.4 miles16.7 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 10.4 miles16.7 km