Tonyrefail West (Gorllewin Tonyrefail)
Ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.583, -3.438 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 00 88 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Tonyrefail West sits in the western part of the village of Tonyrefail within Rhondda Cynon Taf in South Wales, where suburban streets meet semi‑rural land and pockets of reclaimed former industrial ground. The ward is typical of the South Wales Valleys fringe, with a mix of post‑war housing, older miners’ terraces and nearby green spaces that give residents easy access to countryside as well as local shops and services.
Like much of the area, its identity is shaped by a coal‑mining past and a strong community spirit: local sports clubs, community centres and volunteer groups play an active role, and economic life has shifted towards commuting and light industry alongside ongoing regeneration efforts. Proximity to larger centres such as Cardiff and Pontypridd makes it a practical base for commuters while retaining a distinctly local, Valleys character.
Postcode districts covering Tonyrefail West
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 12.4 miles
- Swansea 22.1 miles
- Newport 20.3 miles
- Tonypandy 2.3 miles
- Barry 14.4 miles
- Bridgend 7.5 miles
- Cwmbran Central 18.1 miles
- Cwmbrân 18 miles
- Neath 17.4 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 11.7 miles
- Coity Higher 6.5 miles
- Pontypool 19 miles
Neighbouring places
- Tonyrefail Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Tonyrefail East Ward 1.3 miles
- Hendreforgan Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Gilfach Goch Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Cymmer Parish 1.8 miles
- Pen-y-graig Parish 2 miles
- Cymer Ward 2.2 miles
- Tonypandy Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Porth Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Trealaw Ward 2.7 miles
- Coychurch Higher Parish 3.3 miles
- Llanharan and Brynna Built-up area 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Tonyrefail West
CF39 8JE, CF39 8EE, CF39 8DR, CF40 1SF, CF40 1NR, CF40 1SB, CF40 1RX, CF39 8HF, CF40 1RT … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 13.5 miles
- Bristol Airport 33.9 miles
- Dinas Rhondda Railway Station 2.4 miles
- Porth Railway Station 2.4 miles
Hotels near Tonyrefail West Ad
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 7.3 miles
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 6 miles
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 6 miles
- The White Lion 6.4 miles
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 4.4 miles
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 6.8 miles
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 6.1 miles
- Vale Resort 4 6.6 miles
- Cae Court Hotel 8.2 miles
- The Bear Hotel 4 8.4 miles
Schools in Tonyrefail West
- Tonyrefail Community School All ages
- Williamstown Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 2.5 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 3.6 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 4.1 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 6.5 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 9.7 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 11.6 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 12.6 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 12.7 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 12.9 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 13.1 miles
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 13.2 miles
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 13.2 miles