Llanyrafon is a largely residential suburb on the eastern edge of Cwmbran in Torfaen, South Wales, developed chiefly as part of the post‑war Cwmbran New Town. It sits beside the substantial green space of Llanyrafon Country Park, with lakes, woodlands and waymarked trails that are popular for walking, informal fishing and local events, giving the ward a semi‑rural feel despite its proximity to the town centre.
The area is predominantly a commuter and family neighbourhood, with a mix of housing and local shops supported by nearby facilities such as the Cwmbran Centre; many residents travel for work to Newport, Cardiff and Bristol thanks to good road and rail links. The name comes from the Welsh element "llan" (church) combined with a personal name, and community groups and volunteers play an active role in maintaining the park and local social activities within the historic county of Monmouthshire.
Postcode districts covering Llanyrafon
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 21.7 miles34.8 km
- Cardiff 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Newport 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Weston-super-Mare 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 24.9 miles40 km
- Tonypandy 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Barry 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Cwmbran Central 1 mile1.6 km
- Cwmbrân 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Pontypool 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Ebbw Vale 12.8 miles20.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Llanyrafon Parish 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Cwmbran Central Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Croesyceiliog Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Llanfrechfa and Ponthir Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Cwmbrân Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Llantarnam Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- St. Dials Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Pontnewydd Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Greenmeadow Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Coed Eva Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Fairwater Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Upper Cwmbran Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
Example postcodes in Llanyrafon
NP44 8RE, NP44 8ST, NP44 8RY, NP44 8RQ, NP44 8RR, NP44 2ZA, NP44 8JH, NP44 8RU, NP44 8TH … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Cardiff Airport 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Cwmbran Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Pontypool and New Inn Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
Hotels near Llanyrafon Ad
- Parkway Hotel & Spa 4 1.2 miles1.9 km
- The Priory Hotel and Restaurant 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Tŷ Newport 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Mercure Newport Hotel 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Newbridge on Usk 4 5 miles8 km
- Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Kings Head, Usk 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Castle Inn 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Newport 3 6.2 miles9.9 km
- The Celtic Manor Resort 5 4.2 miles6.7 km
Schools in Llanyrafon
- Llanyrafon Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Newport Stadium Stadium 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Tredegar Park Estate 5.6 miles9 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 9.3 miles15 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 9.3 miles15 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 13.3 miles21.4 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Chepstow Racecourse Recreation 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Ninewells Wood Forest 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 13.9 miles22.3 km