Pontyclun
Built-up area in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.525, -3.388 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 03 81 |
| Population: | 5,794 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Pontyclun is a small town in Rhondda Cynon Taf, set on the banks of the River Ely about ten to twelve miles west of Cardiff. It occupies a convenient spot between Pontypridd and Talbot Green and has good transport links that helped shape its development during the Victorian era.
Originally expanded in the 19th century with the coming of the railway and nearby coal and iron workings, Pontyclun today feels more like a commuter town with local shops, light industry and an active community life. You’ll still find Victorian terraces and hints of its industrial past alongside green spaces, local clubs and a strong sense of village community.
Postcode districts covering Pontyclun
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 9.1 miles
- Newport 18.7 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 22.7 miles
- Tonypandy 6.9 miles
- Barry 9.9 miles
- Bridgend 7.8 miles
- Cwmbran Central 17.6 miles
- Cwmbrân 17.6 miles
- Neath 20.9 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 15.4 miles
- Coity Higher 7.3 miles
- Pontypool 19.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Pontyclun West Ward 0.4 miles
- Pontyclun Central Ward 0.5 miles
- Pont-y-clun Parish 0.7 miles
- Brynsadler Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Talbot Green Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Mwyndy Built-up area 1 mile
- Pontyclun East Ward 1.3 miles
- Llantrisant Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Llantrisant and Talbot Green Ward 1.5 miles
- Llanharry Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Groes-faen Built-up area 2 miles
- Brynna and Llanharan Ward 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Pontyclun
CF72 8SW, CF72 9ED, CF72 8XW, CF72 9AW, CF72 8PW, CF72 9EZ, CF72 8JT, CF72 9DY, CF72 9AE … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 9.1 miles
- Bristol Airport 30.4 miles
- Pontyclun Railway Station 0.2 miles
- Llanharan Railway Station 2.4 miles
Hotels near Pontyclun Ad
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 1.4 miles
- The White Lion 2.8 miles
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 5 miles
- Vale Resort 4 2.1 miles
- The Bear Hotel 4 5.1 miles
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 5.8 miles
- Parador44 9.4 miles
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 7.9 miles
- New House Country Hotel 4 7.9 miles
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 5.7 miles
Schools in Pontyclun
- Pontyclun Primary Primary
- Y Pant Comprehensive Secondary
- Y. G. G. G. Llantrisant Primary
Local points of interest
- Hensol Castle Estate 1.9 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 2.1 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 5.6 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 5.6 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 7.4 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 8.7 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 8.8 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 9.4 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 9.4 miles
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 9.4 miles
- St. David's Shopping centre 9.6 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 9.7 miles