St. Nicholas and Llancarfan (Sain Nicolas a Llancarfan)
Ward in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.452, -3.337 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 07 73 |
| Dialling code: | 01446 (Barry) |
The ward covers the small villages of St. Nicholas and Llancarfan in the Vale of Glamorgan, sitting on gentle limestone hills a short drive west of Cardiff and within easy reach of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast. It’s a predominantly rural area of rolling farmland, narrow lanes and a network of footpaths that attract walkers and people after quiet country scenery.
Both villages retain strong historic character, with medieval churches and a number of listed buildings and archaeological interests, while the local economy remains largely agricultural alongside small businesses and commuters to nearby towns. Social life centres on village halls, pubs and community events, giving the area a close‑knit, conservation-minded feel and fine views across the Vale.
Postcode districts covering St. Nicholas and Llancarfan
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 7.6 miles
- Newport 18.4 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 18.4 miles
- Tonypandy 12.4 miles
- Barry 4.7 miles
- Bridgend 10.7 miles
- Cwmbran Central 18.9 miles
- Cwmbrân 18.9 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 20.5 miles
- Coity Higher 10.7 miles
- Pontypool 21.2 miles
- Briton Ferry 24.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- St. Nicholas and Bonvilston Parish 0.4 miles
- Bonvilston Built-up area 0.5 miles
- St. Nicholas Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Llancarfan Parish 2.1 miles
- Peterston-super-Ely Parish 2.3 miles
- St. Georges-super-Ely Parish 2.8 miles
- Pendoylan Parish 3 miles
- Wenvoe Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Welsh St. Donats Parish 3.3 miles
- Dyfan Ward 3.5 miles
- Illtyd Ward 3.7 miles
- Gibbonsdown Ward 3.7 miles
Example postcodes in St. Nicholas and Llancarfan
CF62 3AH, CF71 7UB, CF5 6TZ, CF5 6FU, CF62 3AJ, CF5 6TB, CF5 6SS, CF62 3AW, CF62 3AP … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 3.8 miles
- Bristol Airport 27.1 miles
- Barry Railway Station 4.4 miles
- Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Railway Station 4.5 miles
Hotels in St. Nicholas and Llancarfan Ad
- Vale Resort 4
- Three Horseshoes Country Inn 4
- The Vale & Golf Club 4
- Vale Hotel Golf & Spa 4
- Travelodge Cardiff Airport 3
Schools in St. Nicholas and Llancarfan
- St Nicholas C/W Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hensol Castle Estate 3.5 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 3.6 miles
- Barry Harbour Harbour 4.7 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 5.9 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 6.1 miles
- Grangemoor Park Nature reserve 6.3 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 6.9 miles
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 6.9 miles
- Cardiff University University 7.1 miles
- St. David's Shopping centre 7.2 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 7.3 miles
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 7.5 miles