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 miles
- Newport 13.4 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 18 miles
- Tonypandy 10.8 miles
- Barry 7.6 miles
- Bridgend 13.3 miles
- Cwmbran Central 13.2 miles
- Cwmbrân 13.3 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 16.7 miles
- Coity Higher 12.9 miles
- Pontypool 15.5 miles
- Ebbw Vale 18.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Radyr and Morganstown Parish 0 miles
- Tongwynlais Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Whitchurch Parish 1.4 miles
- Whitchurch and Tongwynlais Ward 1.4 miles
- Pentyrch and St. Fagans Ward 1.6 miles
- Fairwater Parish 1.7 miles
- Taff's Well Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Pentyrch Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Llandaff Parish 2 miles
- Llandaff North Parish 2.1 miles
- Rhiwbina Parish 2.1 miles
- St. Fagans Built-up area 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Radyr
CF15 8FA, CF15 8EF, CF15 8LT, CF15 8GF, CF15 8HG, CF15 8RR, CF15 8HQ, CF15 8DJ, CF15 8GL … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 9.2 miles
- Bristol Airport 25 miles
- Radyr Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Coryton Railway Station 1.1 miles
Hotels near Radyr Ad
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 2.2 miles
- Parador44 4.3 miles
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 2.8 miles
- New House Country Hotel 4 3 miles
- Hotel Indigo Cardiff 4 4.3 miles
- Lincoln House Hotel 3 3.4 miles
- The Parkgate Hotel 4 4.3 miles
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 4.9 miles
- The Beverley by Innkeeper's Collection 4 3.6 miles
- Voco St David's Cardiff 5 5.6 miles
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 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 3.9 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 3.9 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 4 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 4.2 miles
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 4.3 miles
- St. David's Shopping centre 4.4 miles
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 4.5 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 4.7 miles
- Cardiff University University 4.8 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 4.8 miles
- Grangemoor Park Nature reserve 5.2 miles