Wattstown
Built-up area in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.635, -3.417 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 02 93 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Wattstown is a small village in Rhondda Cynon Taf, in the Rhondda Fach branch of the South Wales Valleys in Wales. Tucked between steep valley slopes and upland moor, it still shows the terraced streets and tight-knit layout typical of the former coalfield communities and offers easy access to local walking routes and valley views.
Built up around 19th- and 20th-century deep‑coal mining, Wattstown retains industrial traces such as former pit sites, chapels and the memory of miners’ institutes, even as its economy has shifted towards commuting, small businesses and community projects. Strong local identity, chapel and choral traditions, and a focus on regeneration and green spaces are notable social features as the village balances heritage with contemporary life.
Postcode districts covering Wattstown
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 13.7 miles
- Swansea 22.7 miles
- Newport 19.7 miles
- Tonypandy 2.2 miles
- Barry 17.2 miles
- Bridgend 10.7 miles
- Cwmbran Central 16.7 miles
- Cwmbrân 16.6 miles
- Neath 17.4 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 8 miles
- Coity Higher 9.7 miles
- Pontypool 16.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ynyshir Parish 0.4 miles
- Tylorstown and Ynyshir Ward 0.5 miles
- Tylorstown and Pontygwaith Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Tylorstown Parish 1 mile
- Trealaw Ward 1.3 miles
- Llwyn-y-pia Ward 1.5 miles
- Porth Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Pen-y-graig Parish 2 miles
- Tonypandy Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Cymmer Parish 2.2 miles
- Ynysybwl and Coed-y-cwm Parish 2.2 miles
- Cymer Ward 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Wattstown
CF39 0PE, CF39 0PP, CF39 0PL, CF39 0PU, CF39 0PT, CF39 0RD, CF39 0PD, CF39 0PF, CF39 0PR … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 16.8 miles
- Bristol Airport 34.7 miles
- Dinas Rhondda Railway Station 1.5 miles
- Llwynypia Railway Station 1.5 miles
Hotels near Wattstown Ad
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 4.6 miles
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 8.5 miles
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 4 miles
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 3.9 miles
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 3 2.1 miles
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 9 miles
- Howfield Hotel 7.8 miles
- The Antelope Hotel 9.3 miles
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 9.5 miles
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 8.9 miles
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 3.8 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 5.2 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 5.7 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 9.6 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 11.9 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 11.9 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 14.4 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 14.5 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 14.5 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 14.8 miles
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 14.8 miles
- St. David's Shopping centre 14.9 miles