Tylorstown and Ynyshir (Tylorstown ac Ynys-hir)
Ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.638, -3.427 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 01 94 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
The ward covers the neighbouring former coal‑mining communities of Tylorstown and Ynyshir in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, tucked into the narrow Rhondda Fach valley. The area is defined by steep valley sides, rows of terraced houses and the ribbon of the river and main road running along the valley floor, and it still offers easy access to upland walks and strong, local views over the surrounding ridges.
Both communities grew rapidly in the 19th century around collieries, and that industrial past remains visible in miners’ institutes, chapels and memorials. The late‑20th‑century pit closures brought economic challenges, but there has been steady community regeneration, a lively local civic and sporting life and many small businesses and commuter links into Cardiff, all of which help sustain a strong local identity today.
Postcode districts covering Tylorstown and Ynyshir
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 14.2 miles
- Swansea 22.3 miles
- Newport 20.2 miles
- Tonypandy 2.1 miles
- Barry 17.6 miles
- Bridgend 10.7 miles
- Cwmbran Central 17.1 miles
- Cwmbrân 17 miles
- Neath 17 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 7.8 miles
- Coity Higher 9.7 miles
- Pontypool 17.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Tylorstown and Pontygwaith Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Wattstown Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Tylorstown Parish 0.5 miles
- Ynyshir Parish 0.8 miles
- Llwyn-y-pia Ward 1.1 miles
- Trealaw Ward 1.2 miles
- Rhondda Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Ystrad Ward 2 miles
- Pen-y-graig Parish 2 miles
- Ferndale Built-up area 2 miles
- Porth Built-up area 2 miles
- Tonypandy Built-up area 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Tylorstown and Ynyshir
CF39 0HR, CF43 3HE, CF39 0LB, CF43 3DP, CF43 3HN, CF43 3AW, CF43 3AY, CF39 0HA, CF39 0EX … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 17.1 miles
- Bristol Airport 35.2 miles
- Llwynypia Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Dinas Rhondda Railway Station 1.5 miles
Hotels near Tylorstown and Ynyshir Ad
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 4 2.5 miles
- Llechwen Hall 3 5.1 miles
- Pencelli Hotel 3.7 miles
- Cresselly Inn 3.8 miles
- Premier Inn Aberdare 3 4.3 miles
- Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa 7.2 miles
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 5 9.4 miles
- Premier Inn Merthyr Tydfil 3 6.7 miles
- Premier Inn Llantrisant hotel 3 6.7 miles
- High Corner Hotel 4 6.9 miles
Schools in Tylorstown and Ynyshir
- Penrhys Community Primary Primary
- Pontygwaith Primary School Primary
- Tylorstown Primary School Primary
- Ynyshir Community Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 4.2 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 5 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 6 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 9.9 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 12.3 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 12.3 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 14.9 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 14.9 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 14.9 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 15.2 miles
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 15.2 miles
- St. David's Shopping centre 15.3 miles