As well as Jeffreyston itself, the predominantly rural and agricultural community includes the settlements of Cresselly, Cresswell Quay, Loveston and Yerbeston.

Loveston pit disaster in 1936, in which seven colliers were drowned, brought an end to mining in the area.

[1] As well as Jeffreyston village, the parish includes the settlements of Cresselly and Cresswell Quay.

The site has an area of 15.72 hectares (38.8 acres) and is managed by Natural Resources Wales.

Coal was shipped to Sussex from Cresswell Quay, where vessels up to about 80 tons could be loaded.