Bow Street

Bow Street is located in the Tirymynach district of Ceredigion, Wales, approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) north-east of Aberystwyth. As well as Bow Street itself, the neighbouring smaller villages of Pen-y-garn and the hamlet of Rhydypennau are nearby. All three places stretch along a long narrow strip along the main Aberystwyth to Machynlleth road, the A487.

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People

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

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Population

  • 1,769 residents.
  • 760 households.
  • -6.9% Population change (2011-2021).
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Ethnicity

  • 3.2% are of a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic.
  • 96.6% are White.
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Demographics

  • 8.8% of population are aged 20 to 29.
  • 19.7% are aged 45 to 59.
  • 15.3% are aged 75 and over.
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Home

  • 70.4% own their home.
  • 15.3% privately rent.
  • 14.2% socially rent.
  • 64.4% are single family households.
  • 13.9% have no car or van.
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Jobs

  • 43.5% work in public administration, education and health.
  • 19.7% work in distribution, hotels and restaurants.
  • 11.6% work in construction.
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Economy

  • 51.8% are economically active.
  • 1.1% are unemployed.
  • 45.6% are economically inactive.
  • 29.6% are retired.
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Travel to Work

  • 25.7% work from home.
  • 58.4% drive a car to work.
  • 1.8% catch a bus to work.
  • 5.1% walk on foot to work.
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Education

  • 13.2% have no qualifications.
  • 15.1% have a level 2 qualification.
  • 7.2% have an apprenticeship.
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Welsh Language

  • 13.2% have no qualifications.
  • 15.1% have a level 2 qualification.
  • 7.2% have an apprenticeship.
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Health

  • 76.3% rate their health as good or very good.
  • 23.7% classified as disabled.
  • 11.0% provide unpaid care.

Ffynhonell/Source: Census 2021

Place

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

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Businesses

  • Builder’s merchant
  • Animal feed merchant
  • Car dealership
  • Petrol filling station
  • Convenience store
  • Craft shop/café
  • Takeaways
  • Public houses
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Transport

  • Bus stops (512, T2 and T28)
  • Bow Street train station (TFW)
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Facilities

  • Village Hall
  • Chapels
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Sports

  • Football club
  • Play areas / parks
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Health

  • None
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Tourism

  • Campsite
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Education

  • Primary school
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Emergency Services

  • None
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Heritage

  • Bryngwyn Canol
  • Cambrian House
  • Capel y Garn
  • Church Hall
  • Crow’s Nest, No 4 The Cross
  • Fynnon Ddu
  • Hen-gwm
  • Lime-kiln at Wallog
  • Llangorwen Cottage
  • Milestone on E side of A 487
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Environment

  • Part of the Dyfi Biosphere
  • Green space includes:
  • Football and sports pitch
  • Play areas