Aberporth/Parcllyn

Aberporth/Parcllyn is located in south west Ceredigion between the coast and the A487 coastal trunk road and is one of the most extensive group of villages in the County. Apart from its tourism draw, the main local employer is the Ministry of Defence at the nearby missile range. The village has a number of local facilities including a community centre/hall, local primary school, play area and local shops and services.

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People

Some facts and figures on the people who live in this community.

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Population

  • 1140 residents.
  • 525 households.
  • -4.7% Population change (2011-2021).
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Ethnicity

  • 1.3% are of a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic.
  • 98.5% are White.
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Demographics

  • 7.2% of population are aged 20 to 29.
  • 18.3% are aged 45 to 59.
  • 18.7% are aged 75 and over
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Home

  • 84.6% own their home.
  • 12.8% privately rent.
  • 2.7% socially rent.
  • 62.0% are single family households.
  • 7.4% have no car or van.
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Jobs

  • 27.8% work in public administration, education and health.
  • 22.6% work in distribution, hotels and restaurants.
  • 11.9% work in construction.
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Economy

  • 45.3% are economically active.
  • 1.1% are unemployed.
  • 51.9% are economically inactive.
  • 40.1% are retired.
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Travel to Work

  • 31.7% work from home.
  • 58.5% drive a car to work.
  • 0.6% catch a bus to work.
  • 3.7% walk on foot to work.
  • 14.6% have no qualifications.
  • 14.2% have a level 2 qualification.
  • 7.2% have an apprenticeship.

 

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Education

  • 14.6% have no qualifications.
  • 14.2% have a level 2 qualification.
  • 7.2% have an apprenticeship.
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Welsh Language

  • 45.9% can speak Welsh.
  • 41.9% have no skills in Welsh.
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Health

  • 75.2% rate their health as good or very good.
  • 23.2% classified as disabled.
  • 13.1% provide unpaid care.

Ffynhonell/Source: Census 2021

Place

Some facts and figures on the physical environment and local facilities.

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Businesses

  • Cafés
  • Public houses
  • Convenience store
  • Hardware store
  • Fish and chip takeaway
  • Indian restaurant
  • Chinese takeaway
  • Post office
  • Baking school
  • Pharmacy/Post office
  • Launderette
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Transport

  • Bus stops (T5 service)
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Facilities

  • Village Hall
  • Toilets
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Sports

  • Multi use games area
  • Play area x 2
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Health

  • None
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Tourism

  • Guest houses
  • Holiday chalets
  • Caravan parks
  • Campsites
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Education

  • Primary school
  • Bi-lingual play group
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Emergency Services

  • None
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Heritage

Listed buildings (all grade II) in Aberporth area include:

  • Blaenannerch Calvinistic Methodist Chapel and Vestry
  • Capel Brynmair
  • Church of St Cynwyl
  • Church of St David
  • Dolewen
  • Jenkins Monument and Railings to W of the Church of St Cynwyl
  • Milestones on A487
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Environment

  • Two sandy beached inlets – Traeth Dolwen and Traeth Dyffryn.
  • Ceredigion Heritage Coast and Marine Heritage Coast.
  • Aberath-Carreg Wylan Site of Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Green space includes:

  • Play areas x 2
  • Coast Path
  • Various right of way Including Dick Jones poetry trail