Aberystwyth Rheidol
Ward in Ceredigion, Wales
| Coordinates: | 52.411, -4.084 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 58 81 |
| Dialling code: | 01970 (Aberystwyth) |
Aberystwyth Rheidol is an electoral ward in Ceredigion covering part of the western side of Aberystwyth, taking its name from the nearby River Rheidol. The area includes riverside and residential streets close to the seafront and promenade, and sits within easy reach of local landmarks such as Constitution Hill and the scenic Vale of Rheidol Railway.
Locally the ward feels a mix of university town and coastal community life: its economy leans on small shops, tourism and student households linked to Aberystwyth University, while cultural assets in the wider town like the National Library of Wales and Victorian seafront mean visitors and residents share a strong sense of place and history. Socially it combines long‑standing families with a transient student population, which shapes local services and community groups.
Postcode districts covering Aberystwyth Rheidol
Most populated places nearby
- Aberystwyth 0.9 miles1.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais Ward 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Aberystwyth Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Aberystwyth Penparcau Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Llanbadarn Fawr Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- Llangorwen Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Faenor Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Llanfarian Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Tirymynach Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Bow Street Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Penrhyn-coch Built-up area 4.3 miles6.8 km
- Llandre Built-up area 4.4 miles7 km
- Llanilar Built-up area 4.4 miles7.1 km
Example postcodes in Aberystwyth Rheidol
SY23 1PZ, SY23 1BL, SY23 1PY, SY23 1PF, SY23 1DW, SY23 1PP, SY23 1BN, SY23 1PJ, SY23 1PN … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 76.8 miles123.7 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 81.9 miles131.8 km
- Aberystwyth railway station 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Borth Railway Station 5.7 miles9.2 km
Hotels near Aberystwyth Rheidol Ad
- Gwesty Cymru 0.4 miles0.6 km
- The Glengower 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Aberystwyth Park Lodge 3 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Harry's Hotel & Restaurant 2 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Castle Hotel 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Gwesty'r Marine Hotel & Spa 3 0.5 miles0.8 km
- The Pier 0.3 miles0.6 km
- Queensbridge Hotel 0.7 miles1.2 km
- The Four Seasons Hotel 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Penrhos Park 3 7.6 miles12.2 km
Local points of interest
- Park Avenue Stadium Stadium 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Aberyswyth Marina Harbour 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Old College, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 0.3 miles0.6 km
- Commodore cinema Theatre 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Aberystwyth bandstand Theatre 0.6 miles0.9 km
- National Library of Wales Library 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Penglais Campus, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Theatre Y Werin Theatre 1 mile1.5 km
- Aberdovey Harbour Harbour 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Museum 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Plynlimon Mountains 13.3 miles21.3 km
- Talybont Estate 14.1 miles22.7 km