Both a University and Market Town, Pontypridd is the principal town of Rhondda Cynon Taff, situated 12 miles north of the capital city of Cardiff. Pontypridd is often abbreviated “Ponty” by local residents.
The town is well known for its landmarks and rich history, including The Old Bridge, Rocking Stone and Ynysangharad Park which now also includes the very popular Lido Ponty.
The CF37 postcode district lies within or includes part of the following towns, counties, localities, electoral wards and stations: Abercynon, Beddau, Cilfynydd, Coed Y Cwm, Coedpenmaen, Coed-Y-Cwm, Cymmer, Glyncoch, Glyntaff, Graig, Graigwen, Hawthorn, Hopkinstown, Llantwit Fardre, Llanwonno, Maesycoed, Nelson, Pantygraigwen, Penycoedcae, Pontypridd, Pontypridd Town, Pwllgwaun, Rhondda, Rhydfelen Central/Ilan, Rhydyfelin, Ton-teg, Trallwn, Trallwng, Treforest, Treforest Industrial Estate, Trehafod, Upper Boat, Ynysybwl.