Pencader
Built-up area in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 52.002, -4.265 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 44 36 |
| Population: | 1,107 |
| Dialling code: | 01559 (Llandyssul) |
Pencader is a small rural village tucked into the rolling countryside of north‑east Carmarthenshire in Wales, close to the county boundary with Ceredigion. It sits amid farmland and hedgerow‑lined lanes rather than on a major road, so the local landscape of small hills and streams gives it a quiet, village feel while still being within easy reach of larger centres such as Carmarthen.
Historically the village grew around 19th‑century transport links and you can still see traces of its railway heritage, while today the economy is largely agricultural with many residents commuting to nearby towns. Socially and culturally Pencader retains a strong community spirit with local events, a village hall and pub, and a bilingual character typical of mid‑Wales.
Postcode districts covering Pencader
Most populated places nearby
- Llanelli 22.5 miles
- Llanelli Rural 20.4 miles
- Ammanford 18.9 miles
- Gorseinon 24.9 miles
- Carmarthen 10.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Llanfihangel-ar-Arth Parish 0.2 miles
- Llandysul Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Llanllwni Parish 3.7 miles
- Pentre-cwrt Built-up area 4 miles
- Llandysul South Ward 4.1 miles
- Saron Built-up area 4.6 miles
- Llanpumsaint Parish 4.7 miles
- Llangeler Parish 4.9 miles
- Llanllawddog Parish 5.4 miles
- Penrhiw-llan Built-up area 6 miles
- Waungilwen Built-up area 6.1 miles
- Llanfihangel Rhos-y-Corn Parish 6.3 miles
Example postcodes in Pencader
SA39 9HG, SA39 9ET, SA39 9HD, SA39 9HH, SA39 9HB, SA39 9BT, SA39 9BS, SA39 9HA, SA39 9AD … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 57.5 miles
- Bristol Airport 78.8 miles
- Carmarthen Railway Station 10.4 miles
- Llandeilo Railway Station 14.3 miles
Hotels near Pencader Ad
- Afon Duad Inn 5.3 miles
- Tŷ Mawr Country Hotel 3 6 miles
- Gwesty'r Emlyn Hotel 4 9 miles
- Old Priory Guest House 3 9.9 miles
Schools in Pencader
- Cae'r Felin Primary
Local points of interest
- Richmond Park Stadium 9.9 miles
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 12.1 miles
- Dalaucothi Estate 13.1 miles
- Derry-Ormond Estate 13.3 miles
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 13.4 miles
- Dolaucothi Estate 13.6 miles
- Llanllyr Priory Historic site 13.7 miles
- Llangrannog's Beach Beach 14.1 miles
- Tresaith Beach Beach 14.2 miles
- St. Clears FC Stadium 15.8 miles
- Mwnt beach Beach 18.5 miles
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 18.7 miles