The village and parish of Llanerfyl sits in the rolling uplands of central Powys in mid‑Wales, straddling the valley of the River Banwy. It is a predominantly agricultural community of stone cottages, farms and smallholdings, with sheep and cattle farming shaping the landscape; quiet lanes and surrounding hills make it popular with walkers and birdwatchers and provide access towards the Cambrian Mountains.
Historically the settlement is centred on St Erfyl's Church and retains a strong local identity, with a village hall and community activities that reflect long rural traditions. Services are limited, so the economy relies on farming, small‑scale rural tourism and local crafts, and the area is noted for its preserved vernacular architecture and a close‑knit, resilient community spirit.
Postcode districts covering Llanerfyl
Most populated places nearby
- Oswestry 22.3 miles
- Oswestry Rural 20.9 miles
- Newtown 11.8 miles
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 11.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl Ward 2.6 miles
- Banwy Parish 3.5 miles
- Dwyriw Parish 4.8 miles
- Llanfair Caereinion Built-up area 6 miles
- Llanfihangel Parish 6.1 miles
- Carno Parish 6.8 miles
- Llangyniew Parish 7 miles
- Pontrobert Built-up area 7.2 miles
- Manafon Parish 7.2 miles
- Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn Ward 7.4 miles
- Rhiwcynon Ward 7.4 miles
- Llanbrynmair Parish 7.5 miles
Example postcodes in Llanerfyl
SY21 0EQ, SY21 0EL, SY21 0EA, SY21 0AS, SY21 0EP, SY21 0JB, SY21 0EX, SY21 0JQ, SY21 0EH … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 53.5 miles
- Manchester Airport 69.3 miles
- Caersws Railway Station 9.7 miles
- Newtown Railway Station 11.9 miles
Hotels near Llanerfyl Ad
- Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa 4 7.7 miles
- The Kings Head 9.9 miles
Local points of interest
- Llanllugan Abbey Historic site 4.4 miles
- Llwydiarth Park Estate 4.5 miles
- Caersws FC Stadium 10 miles
- Latham Park Stadium 11.6 miles
- Powis Castle Estate 12.7 miles
- Welshpool Stadium 13.7 miles
- Berwyn Mountains 14.9 miles
- Strata Marcella Abbey Historic site 15.2 miles
- Kerry Hill Hill 16 miles
- Cambrian Mountains Mountains 16.5 miles
- Plynlimon Mountains 18.5 miles
- Maes Tegid Stadium 18.6 miles