Treforest (Trefforest)
Ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.592, -3.327 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 08 89 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Treforest is a compact ward on the edge of Pontypridd in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, straddling the valley of the River Taff. It benefits from good rail and road links that make it a practical commuter point for Cardiff while still feeling like a village rather than a suburban sprawl.
The area is notable for the large Treforest Industrial Estate, a 20th‑century development that still provides significant local employment, and for the University of South Wales campus at Treforest which brings a lively student presence. Layers of coal, iron and manufacturing history from the Rhondda valleys remain visible alongside modern housing, shops and community clubs, giving the ward a blend of industrial heritage and ongoing regeneration.
Postcode districts covering Treforest
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 8.9 miles
- Newport 15.6 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 23.6 miles
- Tonypandy 5.8 miles
- Barry 13.1 miles
- Bridgend 11.8 miles
- Cwmbran Central 13.3 miles
- Cwmbrân 13.3 miles
- Neath 21.8 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 11 miles
- Coity Higher 11 miles
- Pontypool 14.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Pontypridd Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Rhydfelen Central Ward 0.6 miles
- Trallwng Ward 1 mile
- Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf Ward 1 mile
- Graig and Pontypridd West Ward 1.2 miles
- Pontypridd Town Ward 1.2 miles
- Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen Ward 1.8 miles
- Ton-teg Ward 1.9 miles
- Cilfynydd Ward 2 miles
- Glyn-coch Ward 2 miles
- Llantwit Fardre Parish 2.1 miles
- Church Village Built-up area 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Treforest
CF37 5RF, CF37 1SR, CF37 1TG, CF37 1SA, CF37 1DA, CF37 1SG, CF37 1RY, CF37 1TF, CF37 1RP … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 13.5 miles
- Bristol Airport 29.9 miles
- Trefforest Railway Station 0.1 miles
- Pontypridd Railway Station 0.8 miles
Hotels near Treforest Ad
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 3.8 miles
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 0.9 miles
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 3.4 miles
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 6.2 miles
- New House Country Hotel 4 5.8 miles
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 6.1 miles
- Parador44 10 miles
- The White Lion 8.1 miles
- Vale Resort 4 7 miles
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 3 3 miles
Schools in Treforest
- Parclewis Primary School Primary
- St Michaels Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 1.1 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 4.5 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 6.6 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 7.1 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 7.6 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 8.3 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 9.6 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 9.8 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 9.8 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 10 miles
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 10 miles
- St. David's Shopping centre 10.1 miles