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 miles36.2 km
- Llanelli Rural 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Ammanford 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Gorseinon 24.9 miles40 km
- Carmarthen 10.1 miles16.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Llanfihangel-ar-Arth Parish 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Llandysul Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Llanllwni Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Pentre-cwrt Built-up area 4 miles6.4 km
- Llandysul South Ward 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Saron Built-up area 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Llanpumsaint Parish 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Llangeler Parish 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Llanllawddog Parish 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Penrhiw-llan Built-up area 6 miles9.7 km
- Waungilwen Built-up area 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Llanfihangel Rhos-y-Corn Parish 6.3 miles10.1 km
Example postcodes in Pencader
SA39 9ET, SA39 9BP, SA39 9HF, SA39 9HB, SA39 9HE, SA39 9HW, SA39 9HR, SA39 9HQ, SA39 9EU … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 57.5 miles92.5 km
- Bristol Airport 78.8 miles126.8 km
- Carmarthen Railway Station 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Llandeilo Railway Station 14.3 miles23 km
Hotels near Pencader Ad
- Larkhill Tipis and Yurts 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Ty Mawr Country Hotel 5 6 miles9.7 km
- Gwesty'r Emlyn Hotel 4 9 miles14.5 km
Schools in Pencader
- Cae'r Felin Primary
Local points of interest
- Richmond Park Stadium 9.9 miles16 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Dalaucothi Estate 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Derry-Ormond Estate 13.3 miles21.3 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Dolaucothi Estate 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Llanllyr Priory Historic site 13.7 miles22 km
- Llangrannog's Beach Beach 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Tresaith Beach Beach 14.2 miles22.8 km
- St. Clears FC Stadium 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Mwnt beach Beach 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 18.7 miles30.1 km