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 miles25.6 km
- Swansea 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Newport 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Tonypandy 2 miles3.3 km
- Barry 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Bridgend 10 miles16 km
- Cwmbran Central 19 miles30.6 km
- Cwmbrân 18.9 miles30.5 km
- Neath 15 miles24.2 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Coity Higher 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Pontypool 19.1 miles30.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Rhondda Built-up area 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Pentre Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Llwyn-y-pia Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Cwm Clydach Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Ferndale Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Tylorstown Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Ferndale and Maerdy Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Tylorstown and Pontygwaith Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Trealaw Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Tylorstown and Ynyshir Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Tonypandy Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Treorchy Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
Example postcodes in Ystrad
CF41 7QQ, CF41 7RE, CF41 7RF, CF41 7RD, CF41 7ND, CF41 7RS, CF41 7NS, CF41 7SF, CF41 7RG … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Bristol Airport 37 miles59.6 km
- Ystrad Rhondda Railway Station 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Ton Pentre Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
Hotels near Ystrad Ad
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 7 miles11.3 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 6.3 miles10.2 km
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 9.1 miles14.6 km
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 7.8 miles12.6 km
- The Antelope Hotel 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Howfield Hotel 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 3 4.2 miles6.7 km
- The Bessemer Hotel Carvery and Grill 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Days Inn Bridgend Cardiff 3 8.8 miles14.1 km
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 miles6.2 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 6 miles9.7 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 10.9 miles17.5 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 13.7 miles22.1 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 14 miles22.6 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 15 miles24.2 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 15.1 miles24.3 km