Caersws is a compact, largely rural ward in mid-Powys, Wales, sitting by the River Severn and linked to the region by the Cambrian Line railway and the A470. The area is notable for its Roman remains, a strong agricultural landscape and easy access to rolling hills and walking country, giving it a quietly scenic character.
Locally the community feels close-knit, with village amenities, a primary school and an active amateur football side, and a mix of Welsh and English cultural influences; the local economy leans on farming, small businesses and visitors attracted to outdoor pursuits and heritage.
Postcode districts covering Caersws
Most populated places nearby
- Newtown 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 7.3 miles11.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Caersws Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Carno Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Aberhafesp Parish 4 miles6.5 km
- Llandinam Built-up area 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Trefeglwys Parish 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Rhiwcynon Ward 5 miles8.1 km
- Dwyriw Parish 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Newtown West Ward 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Tregynon Built-up area 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Mochdre Parish 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Newtown Central and South Ward 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Llandinam with Dolfor Ward 6.9 miles11.2 km
Example postcodes in Caersws
SY17 5HR, SY17 5LB, SY17 5LY, SY17 5RE, SY17 5EJ, SY17 5EA, SY17 5LJ, SY17 5HU, SY17 5LT … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 60.4 miles97.2 km
- Birmingham International Airport 73 miles117.5 km
- Caersws Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Newtown Railway Station 7.3 miles11.8 km
Hotels near Caersws Ad
- The Elephant & Castle Hotel 3 7.1 miles11.4 km
- The Bell Hotel 7.1 miles11.4 km
Schools in Caersws
- Caersws C.P. School Primary
- Carno C.P. School Primary
Local points of interest
- Caersws FC Stadium 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Llanllugan Abbey Historic site 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Latham Park Stadium 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Cambrian Mountains Mountains 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Kerry Hill Hill 11 miles17.7 km
- Llwydiarth Park Estate 12 miles19.3 km
- Plynlimon Mountains 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Powis Castle Estate 14.9 miles24 km
- Clun Forest Forest 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Welshpool Stadium 16 miles25.8 km
- Rhayader Stadium 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Strata Marcella Abbey Historic site 18.3 miles29.4 km