Faenor
Ward in Ceredigion, Wales
| Coordinates: | 52.423, -4.04 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 61 82 |
| Dialling code: | 01970 (Aberystwyth) |
Faenor is a mainly residential ward and community on the outskirts of Aberystwyth in coastal Ceredigion, Wales. It sits on the rising ground above the town and the shoreline of Cardigan Bay, so much of the area enjoys wide views over the sea and surrounding hills; the ward blends suburban housing with patches of farmland and woodland on its fringes.
Locally the character is shaped by its proximity to Aberystwyth’s facilities and university, so there is a mix of long‑standing family households, newer estate developments and student accommodation, alongside small local shops, community groups and sports clubs. The name hints at older manorial links and there is an active community council that organises events and looks after local services, reflecting the small‑town but outward‑looking social life of the area.
Postcode districts covering Faenor
Most populated places nearby
- Aberystwyth 1.5 miles2.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Faenor Parish 0 miles0 km
- Llanbadarn Fawr Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Tirymynach Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Aberystwyth Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Llangorwen Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Bow Street Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Aberystwyth Penparcau Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Aberystwyth Rheidol Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Penrhyn-coch Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Llandre Built-up area 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Trefeurig Parish 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Faenor
SY23 3QB, SY23 3FR, SY23 3NH, SY23 3PT, SY23 3AY, SY23 3HN, SY23 3PX, SY23 3QQ, SY23 3PW … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 76.9 miles123.7 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 80.1 miles128.9 km
- Aberystwyth railway station 1.9 miles3 km
- Borth Railway Station 4.7 miles7.6 km
Hotels near Faenor Ad
- The Glengower 1.9 miles3 km
- Gwesty Cymru 2 miles3.2 km
- Aberystwyth Park Lodge 3 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Harry's Hotel & Restaurant 2 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Gwesty'r Marine Hotel & Spa 3 1.9 miles3 km
- Castle Hotel 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Queensbridge Hotel 1.9 miles3 km
- The Four Seasons Hotel 1.8 miles3 km
- The Pier 2 miles3.3 km
- Trefeddian Hotel 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
Schools in Faenor
- Penglais School Secondary
- Ysgol Gymunedol Comins Coch Primary
Local points of interest
- Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Theatre Y Werin Theatre 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Penglais Campus, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 1.1 miles1.8 km
- National Library of Wales Library 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Commodore cinema Theatre 1.9 miles3 km
- Park Avenue Stadium Stadium 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Aberystwyth bandstand Theatre 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Old College, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Aberyswyth Marina Harbour 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Aberdovey Harbour Harbour 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Plynlimon Mountains 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Museum 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Talybont Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km