Plymouth
Ward in Vale of Glamorgan, CF64, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.428, -3.181 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 18 70 |
| Dialling code: | 029 (Cardiff) |
The Plymouth ward in the Vale of Glamorgan is a small, largely residential part of the western suburbs of Barry. It features a mix of Victorian terraces, post‑war estates and some newer developments, with local shops, schools and green spaces serving a close‑knit community; many residents commute to Cardiff and other nearby towns for work.
Its character reflects the wider history of Barry, growing up with the town's 19th‑century port and later suburban expansion, so streets blend industrial‑era housing with modern suburban life. Community activity tends to centre on local clubs, halls and events rather than major attractions, and practical transport links plus easy access to both coast and countryside make it a quietly typical Vale neighbourhood.
Postcode districts covering Plymouth
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 24.9 miles
- Cardiff 5.1 miles
- Newport 14.3 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 11.6 miles
- Tonypandy 17.5 miles
- Barry 3.5 miles
- Bridgend 17.6 miles
- Cwmbran Central 16.5 miles
- Cwmbrân 16.6 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 23.7 miles
- Coity Higher 17.5 miles
- Bridgwater 21.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Stanwell Ward 0.4 miles
- Penarth Built-up area 0.6 miles
- St. Augustine's Ward 1 mile
- Cornerswell Ward 1 mile
- Dinas Powis Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Llandough Parish 1.7 miles
- Sully Ward 1.7 miles
- Sully and Lavernock Parish 1.7 miles
- Dinas Powys Parish 2 miles
- Grangetown Parish 2.4 miles
- Michaelston-le-Pit and Leckwith Parish 2.4 miles
- Butetown Parish 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Plymouth
CF64 3EE, CF64 3QG, CF64 5RY, CF64 3QY, CF64 3HJ, CF64 5RL, CF64 5RG, CF64 3RJ, CF64 3EQ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 7.3 miles
- Bristol Airport 20.1 miles
- Penarth Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Dingle Road Railway Station 0.8 miles
Hotels in Plymouth Ad
Schools in Plymouth
- Evenlode Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Grangemoor Park Nature reserve 2 miles
- Cardiff University University 3 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 3.3 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 3.3 miles
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 3.5 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 3.5 miles
- St. David's Shopping centre 3.7 miles
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 3.9 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 4.2 miles
- Barry Harbour Harbour 5.1 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 5.7 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 9.1 miles