Tonypandy
Ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.623, -3.458 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 99 92 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
The electoral ward covers the central area of Tonypandy in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, sitting in the narrow, steep-sided Rhondda Valley carved by the River Rhondda. It encompasses the town centre and surrounding terraced housing typical of former South Wales coalfield communities, forming a local hub for shopping and everyday services.
Historically the area is strongly shaped by its mining past and the events of 1910–11, commonly referred to as the Tonypandy riots, and that industrial heritage still figures in local identity alongside chapel culture, rugby and community groups. Like much of the valley the ward experienced economic decline after pit closures but has seen ongoing regeneration efforts, with civic and cultural projects aiming to sustain local life and memory.
Postcode districts covering Tonypandy
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Swansea 21 miles33.8 km
- Newport 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Tonypandy 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Barry 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Bridgend 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Cwmbran Central 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Cwmbrân 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Neath 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Coity Higher 8 miles13 km
- Pontypool 18.8 miles30.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Tonypandy Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Trealaw Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Cwm Clydach Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Llwyn-y-pia Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Pen-y-graig Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Rhondda Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Ystrad Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Tylorstown and Ynyshir Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Tylorstown Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Tylorstown and Pontygwaith Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Ynyshir Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Wattstown Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
Example postcodes in Tonypandy
CF40 2RQ, CF40 1BU, CF40 1DE, CF40 2RA, CF40 1BL, CF40 2AX, CF40 2QX, CF40 2EW, CF40 1AL … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Bristol Airport 35.9 miles57.7 km
- Tonypandy Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Llwynypia Railway Station 0.7 miles1.2 km
Hotels near Tonypandy Ad
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 8 miles12.9 km
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 4.8 miles7.7 km
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 3 3 miles4.9 km
- The White Lion 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Cae Court Hotel 9.8 miles15.7 km
Schools in Tonypandy
- S.S.Gabriel and Raphael Prim Primary
Local points of interest
- Ogmore Forest Forest 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 9.4 miles15.1 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 14.2 miles22.8 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 15 miles24.1 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 15.1 miles24.2 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 15.2 miles24.4 km