Llanyrafon is a largely residential community on the eastern edge of Cwmbran in the county borough of Torfaen, Wales. Much of the suburb was shaped by the post‑war new town development and sits around generous green space centred on the local lake and country park, which is a popular spot for walks, family days out and birdwatching.
Historically the area grew out of farmland and the wider industrial landscape of South Wales, but today it functions mainly as a commuter suburb with local shops, schools and community facilities. Good road links to nearby centres such as Newport and Cardiff, together with active volunteer groups and sports clubs, help sustain a quiet, family‑oriented community while keeping easy access to town services and the surrounding countryside.
Postcode districts covering Llanyrafon
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 21.5 miles
- Cardiff 12.6 miles
- Newport 4.6 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 20.9 miles
- Kingswood and Fishponds 24.6 miles
- Tonypandy 19.7 miles
- Barry 19.8 miles
- Cwmbran Central 1.2 miles
- Cwmbrân 1.3 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 17.7 miles
- Pontypool 3.6 miles
- Ebbw Vale 13 miles
Neighbouring places
- Llanfrechfa and Ponthir Ward 0.8 miles
- Croesyceiliog Parish 1.1 miles
- Llantarnam Parish 1.1 miles
- Cwmbran Central Parish 1.2 miles
- Cwmbrân Built-up area 1.3 miles
- St. Dials Ward 1.4 miles
- Pontnewydd Parish 1.7 miles
- Ponthir Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Coed Eva Ward 2.1 miles
- Greenmeadow Ward 2.1 miles
- Fairwater Parish 2.1 miles
- Upper Cwmbran Parish 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Llanyrafon
NP44 8SU, NP44 8UD, NP44 8SL, NP44 8HN, NP44 8UA, NP44 8SZ, NP44 8UH, NP44 9SA, NP44 8US … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 21.9 miles
- Cardiff Airport 22.7 miles
- Cwmbran Railway Station 0.9 miles
- Pontypool and New Inn Railway Station 3.5 miles
Hotels near Llanyrafon Ad
- The Priory Hotel 4 3.2 miles
- Parkway Hotel & Spa 4 1.1 miles
- Mercure Newport 4 4.1 miles
- Belvilla Newport City Centre Hotel - Lifestyle 4 4 miles
- Premier Inn Cwmbran 3 1.8 miles
- The Celtic Manor Resort 5 4.3 miles
- Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel 3 3.3 miles
- The Manor House At Celtic Manor 4 4.3 miles
- Newport Student Village (Campus Accommodation) 4 4.5 miles
- Ty Newport 4 4.5 miles
Schools in Llanyrafon
- Llanyrafon Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 0.9 miles
- Pontypool Park Stadium 4 miles
- Newport Stadium Stadium 5.3 miles
- Tredegar Park Estate 5.6 miles
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 9.4 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 9.5 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 13.3 miles
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 13.4 miles
- Chepstow Racecourse Recreation 13.4 miles
- Ninewells Wood Forest 13.5 miles
- St. David's Shopping centre 13.7 miles
- Old Park wood Forest 13.9 miles