Llanilar

Llanilar is located in the Ystwyth Valley, 9.7 km south-east of Aberystwyth. The village does look to Aberystwyth for employment and shopping but does have a range of local services including a community centre and a doctor’s surgery. It is located on the Ystwyth Trail which attracts cyclists and walkers.

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People

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

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Population

  • 2,006 residents.
  • 849 households.
  • -3.3% Population change (2011-2021).
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Ethnicity

  • 1.8% are of a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic.
  • 98.1% are White.
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Demographics

  • 14.1% of population are aged 20 to 34.
  • 24.7% are aged 50 to 64.
  • 12.7% are aged 75 and over.
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Home

  • 77.6% own their home.
  • 17.6% privately rent.
  • 4.6% socially rent.
  • 70.1% are single family households.
  • 6.6% have no car or van.
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Jobs

  • 18.5% work in public administration, education and health.
  • 7.8% work in agriculture, energy and water.
  • 7.2% work in distribution, hotels and restaurants.
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Economy

  • 40.6% are economically active.
  • 0.9% are unemployed.
  • 40.6% are economically inactive.
  • 26.5% are retired.
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Travel to Work

  • 39.5% work from home.
  • 52.3% drive a car to work.
  • 0.7% catch a bus to work.
  • 2.5% walk on foot to work.
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Education

  • 6.2% have no qualifications.
  • 14.3% have a level 2 qualification.
  • 5.1% have an apprenticeship.
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Welsh Language

  • 57.2% can speak Welsh.
  • 31.6% have no skills in Welsh.
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Health

  • 80.1% rate their health as good or very good.
  • 19.3% classified as disabled.
  • 10.4% provide unpaid care.

Ffynhonell/Source: Census 2021

Place

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

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Businesses

  • Village shop/convenience store
  • Balloon shop
  • Garage – motor repairs/MOT
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Transport

  • Bus stops (585, T1A, T21)
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Facilities

  • Church
  • Community centre
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Sports

  • Football Club
  • Playground
  • Ystwyth trail (National Cycle Route 91)
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Health

  • Health centre
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Tourism

  • Farmhouse accommodation
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Education

  • Primary school
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Emergency Services

  • None
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Heritage

  • Church of Saint Ilar
  • Bryn Ilar
  • Capel Carmel
  • Castle Hill
  • Glanadair with railings and attached shop
  • The Falcon Inn
  • The Vicarage
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Environment

  • Grogwynion (Gro Ystwyth) Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
  • Coed Y Crychydd Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
  • Gro Ystwyth SSSI.
  • Rhos Cross Inn SSSI.
  • Rhos Bwlch-Y-Rhandir SSSI.
  • Rhos y Fforest Wildlife Trust Reserve (WTR).
  • Green space and trails include:
    • Football club and adjoining space
    • Playground
    • Ystwyth trail corridor