Sirhowy (Sirhywi)
Ward in Blaenau Gwent, NP22, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.793, -3.258 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 13 11 |
| Dialling code: | 01685 (Merthyr Tydfil) |
Sirhowy is a ward in the county borough of Blaenau Gwent, taking its name from the Sirhowy Valley and the River Sirhowy that carve through the eastern uplands of south Wales. It sits close to former industrial towns such as Tredegar and Ebbw Vale, so the landscape is a mix of steep valley sides, terraced streets and pockets of reclaimed green space where industry has retreated.
Like much of the area, the ward has a strong industrial heritage - coal, iron and early tramroads shaped local life - and that legacy is still visible in community identity and built remains. Since the decline of heavy industry there have been steady regeneration and community projects, with former transport and industrial corridors increasingly used for walking and cycling, and a resilient working‑class culture that supports local clubs, choirs and grassroots initiatives.
Postcode districts covering Sirhowy
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 20.4 miles
- Newport 19.1 miles
- Tonypandy 15 miles
- Bridgend 23.6 miles
- Cwmbran Central 14.1 miles
- Cwmbrân 13.9 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 6.1 miles
- Coity Higher 22.6 miles
- Pontypool 11.7 miles
- Ebbw Vale 2 miles
- Ebbw Vale North 2 miles
- Ebbw Vale South 2.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Rassau Parish 1.3 miles
- Tredegar Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Rassau and Garnlydan Ward 1.5 miles
- Badminton Parish 2 miles
- Ebbw Vale North Parish 2 miles
- Ebbw Vale Built-up area 2 miles
- Beaufort Ward 2.2 miles
- Georgetown Ward 2.3 miles
- Twyn Carno Ward 2.4 miles
- Rhymney Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Ebbw Vale South Parish 2.7 miles
- Moriah and Pontlottyn Ward 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Sirhowy
NP22 4EG, NP22 4EH, NP22 3SA, NP22 4EW, NP22 4HN, NP22 4QL, NP22 4EJ, NP22 3SF, NP22 4QP … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 27.7 miles
- Bristol Airport 36.6 miles
- Rhymney Bridge Station 2.7 miles
- Pontlottyn Railway Station 3.4 miles
Hotels near Sirhowy Ad
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 1.7 miles
- Rhymney House hotel 2 miles
- OYO Prince of Wales Country Hotel 3 1.5 miles
- Prince of Wales - Tredegar 1.6 miles
- Best Western Ebbw Vale 3 2.2 miles
- Lord Nelson Hotel 3.3 miles
- Premier Inn Ebbw Vale 3 3.5 miles
- Bessemer Hotel 3 4.9 miles
- The Butchers Arms - Grill Pub and Bunkhouse 3 4.8 miles
- Dragon Inn 3 6.8 miles
Schools in Sirhowy
- Glanhowy Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 7.4 miles
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 10 miles
- Pontypool Park Stadium 11.5 miles
- Black Mountains Mountains 13.4 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 13.8 miles
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 14.4 miles
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 14.6 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 16.6 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 17.7 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 17.8 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 18.2 miles
- Tredegar Park Estate 18.8 miles