Peterston-super-Ely (Llanbedr-y-fro)
Ward in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.484, -3.367 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 05 77 |
Peterston-super-Ely sits in the northern reaches of the Vale of Glamorgan in Wales, close to the valley of the River Ely and within easy commuting distance of Cardiff. The area combines a compact village core with surrounding farmland and green lanes, giving a distinctly rural feel despite good road links to nearby towns.
The settlement keeps a strong historic heart centred on St Peter's Church and a cluster of stone cottages, while modern life blends small-scale agriculture and equestrian activity with a commuter population. Local amenities, a village pub and community events give it a tight-knit social scene, and the lanes and river corridors make it popular with walkers and those seeking quieter country living close to the city.
Postcode districts covering Peterston-super-Ely
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Newport 18.6 miles30 km
- Weston-super-Mare 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Tonypandy 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Barry 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Bridgend 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Cwmbran Central 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Cwmbrân 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Neath 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 18.2 miles29.4 km
- Coity Higher 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Pontypool 20.4 miles32.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Pendoylan Parish 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Welsh St. Donats Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Peterston-super-Ely Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Bonvilston Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ystradowen Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Pont-y-clun Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Pontyclun East Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- St. Nicholas and Llancarfan Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Brynsadler Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- St. Nicholas and Bonvilston Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Pontyclun West Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Pontyclun Central Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Peterston-super-Ely
CF5 6LQ, CF71 7UG, CF72 8GE, CF71 7UH, CF5 6LN, CF72 8JZ, CF5 6LE, CF72 8GN, CF72 8GH … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Bristol Airport 28.8 miles46.3 km
- Pontyclun Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Llanharan Railway Station 4.9 miles7.9 km
Hotels in Peterston-super-Ely Ad
Schools in Peterston-super-Ely
- Pendoylan C/W Primary School Primary
- Peterston-Super-Ely Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Hensol Castle Estate 1.1 miles1.8 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 4 miles6.4 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Barry Harbour Harbour 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Grangemoor Park Nature reserve 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 8 miles12.8 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 8 miles12.9 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 8.1 miles13.1 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 8.2 miles13.3 km