Corntown (Corntwn)
Built-up area in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.483, -3.571 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 91 77 |
| Dialling code: | 01656 (Bridgend) |
Corntown is a small, largely rural village in the Vale of Glamorgan in south Wales, set among rolling farmland and country lanes. Historically agricultural with a scattering of old farmsteads, it has retained a quiet village character while being within easy commuting reach of larger centres such as Cardiff and coastal towns like Barry, helped by proximity to the M4 corridor.
The local community is small and close‑knit, relying on nearby market towns for many services but enjoying ready access to the scenic Glamorgan countryside, beaches and country parks. Corntown’s mix of historic buildings and more recent homes reflects the Vale’s blend of rural heritage and a commuter economy.
Postcode districts covering Corntown
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Swansea 19 miles30.6 km
- Tonypandy 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Barry 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Bridgend 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Neath 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 20 miles32.3 km
- Coity Higher 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Briton Ferry 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Aberdare 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Aberdare East 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Aberdare West 17.1 miles27.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Ewenny Parish 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Oldcastle Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Coychurch Lower Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Brackla East and Coychurch Lower Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- St. Brides Major Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Brackla West Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Brackla West Central Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Bridgend Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Brackla Parish 2 miles3.1 km
- Brackla East Central Ward 2 miles3.1 km
- Bridgend Central Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Colwinston Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Corntown
CF35 5AL, CF35 5BZ, CF35 5AD, CF35 5BE, CF35 5BG, CF35 5AX, CF35 5DQ, CF35 5RH, CF35 5BJ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Bristol Airport 37.3 miles60.1 km
- Bridgend Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Wildmill Railway Station 2.6 miles4.1 km
Hotels near Corntown Ad
- Cae Court Hotel 1.4 miles2.3 km
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 3 miles4.8 km
- Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa 4 0.7 miles1.1 km
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 4.3 miles7 km
- The Bear Hotel 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The White Lion 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Great House Hotel & Restaurant 3 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Seabank Hotel 3 6 miles9.6 km
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Days Inn Bridgend Cardiff 3 3.5 miles5.7 km
Local points of interest
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 8 miles12.9 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 12.6 miles20.3 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Barry Harbour Harbour 13.8 miles22.3 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 16 miles25.7 km