The Radyr ward lies in the north‑west of Cardiff, centred on the old village of Radyr and the adjacent settlement of Morganstown. It occupies a pleasant stretch of the River Taff valley and is prized for its woodland, open spaces and access to the Taff Trail, while being within easy reach of the M4 and good rail links that make it popular with commuters.
Historically a distinct village that expanded with the coming of the railway, the area now combines a village feel with suburban amenities: local shops, schools, sports clubs and an active community council stage regular events. The ward is largely residential and relatively prosperous, noted for conservation areas and a strong sense of local identity rather than heavy industry or large commercial centres.
Postcode districts covering Radyr
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Newport 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Weston-super-Mare 18 miles28.9 km
- Tonypandy 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Barry 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Bridgend 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Cwmbran Central 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Cwmbrân 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Coity Higher 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Pontypool 15.5 miles25 km
- Ebbw Vale 18.1 miles29.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Radyr and Morganstown Parish 0 miles0 km
- Tongwynlais Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Whitchurch Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Whitchurch and Tongwynlais Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Pentyrch and St. Fagans Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Fairwater Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Taff's Well Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Pentyrch Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Llandaff Parish 2 miles3.1 km
- Llandaff North Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Rhiwbina Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- St. Fagans Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
Example postcodes in Radyr
CF15 8ED, CF15 8LL, CF15 8BB, CF15 8HA, CF15 8HD, CF15 8RE, CF15 8AF, CF15 8HJ, CF15 8AR … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Bristol Airport 25 miles40.3 km
- Radyr Railway Station 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Coryton Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
Hotels near Radyr Ad
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Parador44 4.3 miles6.8 km
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 2.8 miles4.5 km
- New House Country Hotel 4 3 miles4.8 km
- Hotel Indigo Cardiff 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Lincoln House Hotel 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- The Parkgate Hotel 4 4.3 miles7 km
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 4.9 miles7.8 km
- The Beverley by Innkeeper's Collection 4 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Voco St David's Cardiff 5 5.6 miles9 km
Schools in Radyr
- Bryn Deri Primary Primary
- Radyr Comprehensive School Secondary
- Radyr Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 4 miles6.4 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 4.3 miles6.9 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Cardiff University University 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Grangemoor Park Nature reserve 5.2 miles8.4 km