Ystrad
Ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.643, -3.473 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 98 94 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Ystrad is a compact community and electoral ward in the steep-sided valleys of Rhondda Cynon Taf in South Wales, set along the characteristic ribbon of terraces and former industrial sites that line the valley floor. Its geography - narrow valley slopes and a river corridor - gives it the intimate, linear feel common to the South Wales Valleys and places it within easy commuting distance of larger centres such as Cardiff.
Historically shaped by 19th- and early 20th-century coal mining, the area retains visible heritage in its housing patterns and local landmarks, while contemporary life centres on small shops, community groups and voluntary regeneration projects. There is a strong sense of local identity, reflected in cultural traditions such as choral singing and rugby, and ongoing efforts to balance preserving industrial heritage with economic renewal and improved amenities for residents.
Postcode districts covering Ystrad
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 15.9 miles
- Swansea 20.4 miles
- Newport 22.1 miles
- Tonypandy 2 miles
- Barry 18.7 miles
- Bridgend 10 miles
- Cwmbran Central 19 miles
- Cwmbrân 18.9 miles
- Neath 15 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 8.3 miles
- Coity Higher 8.9 miles
- Pontypool 19.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Rhondda Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Pentre Parish 0.9 miles
- Llwyn-y-pia Ward 1 mile
- Cwm Clydach Parish 1.2 miles
- Ferndale Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Tylorstown Parish 1.6 miles
- Ferndale and Maerdy Ward 1.8 miles
- Tylorstown and Pontygwaith Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Trealaw Ward 1.9 miles
- Tylorstown and Ynyshir Ward 2 miles
- Tonypandy Built-up area 2 miles
- Treorchy Built-up area 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Ystrad
CF41 7RU, CF41 7RN, CF41 7SA, CF41 7LW, CF41 7SS, CF41 7QB, CF41 7QJ, CF41 7SQ, CF41 7ST … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 17.9 miles
- Bristol Airport 37 miles
- Ystrad Rhondda Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Ton Pentre Railway Station 0.7 miles
Hotels near Ystrad Ad
- Pencelli Hotel 1.8 miles
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 4 4.2 miles
- Llechwen Hall 3 7.1 miles
- Premier Inn Aberdare 3 4.8 miles
- Cresselly Inn 5 miles
- Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa 8.1 miles
- Days Inn by Wyndham Bridgend Cardiff M4 2.5 8.7 miles
- Ty Newydd Country Hotel 3 7.8 miles
- High Corner Hotel 4 7.3 miles
- Premier Inn Merthyr Tydfil 3 7.5 miles
Schools in Ystrad
- Bodringallt Primary School. Primary
- Gelli Primary School Primary
- YGG BRONLLWYN School Primary
- Ysgol Gymraeg Bodringallt Primary
- Ysgol Hen Felin Special
Local points of interest
- Ogmore Forest Forest 3.9 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 6 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 6.8 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 10.9 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 13.7 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 14 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 14.2 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 14.6 miles
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 14.7 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 14.9 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 15 miles
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 15.1 miles