Felinfach/Ystrad Aeron

Felinfach and Ystrad Aeron are located in the Aeron Valley on the A482. It is located 10.6km (6.5 miles) from Aberaeron and 10.8km (6.7 miles) from Lampeter. Although counted as one Rural Service Centre (RSC), the centre is formed of two distinct villages that when considered jointly accounts for more than approximately 150 dwellings. The village is also the location of a whey processing factory, now owned by Arla Foods Ingredients, which plans to make it a global production hub.

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People

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

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Population

  • 1,763 residents.
  • 892 households.
  • 0.0% Population change (2011-2021).
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Ethnicity

  • 0.9% are of a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic.
  • 99.0% are White.
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Demographics

  • 9.8% of population are aged 20 to 29.
  • 22.0% are aged 45 to 59.
  • 12.1% are aged 75 and over.
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Home

  • 74.8% own their home.
  • 14.7% privately rent.
  • 10.1% socially rent.
  • 65.9% are single family households.
  • 7.1% have no car or van.
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Jobs

  • 29.0% work in public administration, education and health.
  • 18.5% work in distribution, hotels and restaurants.
  • 14.6% work in agriculture, energy and water.
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Economy

  • 46.6% are economically active.
  • 1.7% are unemployed.
  • 46.6% are economically inactive.
  • 31.0% are retired.
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Travel to Work

  • 32.0% work from home.
  • 61.2% drive a car to work.
  • 1.0% catch a bus to work.
  • 2.1% walk on foot to work.
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Education

  • 16.2% have no qualifications.
  • 16.3% have a level 2 qualification.
  • 7.4% have an apprenticeship.
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Welsh Language

  • 52.8% can speak Welsh.
  • 38.2% have no skills in Welsh.
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Health

  • 74.7% rate their health as good or very good.
  • 22.8% classified as disabled.
  • 13.3% provide unpaid care.

Ffynhonell/Source: Census 2021

Place

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

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Businesses

  • Convenience stores
  • Food outlet – cakes and a bakery
  • Post office
  • Hairdresser
  • Chiropodist
  • Agriculture store
  • Public house (for sale)
  • Petrol filling station
  • Farm and country retail store
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Transport

  • Bus stops (T1)
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Facilities

  • Memorial Hall
  • Theatre
  • Church
  • Chapel
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Sports

  • Football club
  • Gym (private)
  • Kickabout field
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Tourism

  • Caravan site
  • Holiday lets
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Education

  • Primary School/Pre-school
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Heritage

  • Cob Cottage in Village Centre
  • Milestone at entrance to Felin Fach Theatre
  • Milestone in village centre
  • Parish Church of St Michael
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Environment

  • Allt Pen Cnwc Wildlife Trust Reserve (WTR).
  • Cors Nantcwnlle Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Dolau Hafod SSSI.
  • Rhos Cilcennin SSSI, Parc Pont-Faen, Allt Crug Garn and Comin Silian SSSI.
  • Green space includes:
  • Kickabout field
  • Football club
  • Churchyard
  • Various rights of way