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Meet people in Pencoed

Members from Pencoed and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.

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About Pencoed

  • Pencoed has a population of about 9,200.
  • It lies in the Wales region.
  • London, the largest city in the United Kingdom, is about 145 miles away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Tonypandy, about 7 miles away.
  • Close by: Coity (2 miles), Bridgend (4 miles) and Rhondda (10 miles).

First-date ideas for Pencoed

Everyone in Pencoed knows the local café, which is exactly why it works for a first date: public, easy to find, no pressure. A walk around town can come after.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Pencoed

How far around Pencoed can I search?

Within 30 miles of Pencoed there are 71 towns and cities — Cardiff, Swansea and Newport among them — with more than 2.1 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Pencoed free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Pencoed and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Pencoed real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Pencoed?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United Kingdom or abroad.

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