Llanon

Llanon is located in coastal, mid Ceredigion 8km north from Aberaeron and 18km south of Aberystwyth. The village is named after the church of Saint Non (Llan-Non), the mother of Saint David. It adjoins the village of Llansantffraed on the coast of Cardigan Bay, with Llanon having a number of local facilities that support day-to-day needs.

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People

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

Population

1,155 residents.
556 households.
-0.8% Population change (2011-2021).

Ethnicity

1.0% are of a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic.
98.8% are White.

Demographics

8.1% of population are aged 20 to 29.
19.3% are aged 45 to 59.
15.6% are aged 75 and over.

Home

72.4% own their home.
19.2% privately rent.
8.5% socially rent.
60.6% are single family households.
15.1% have no car or van.

Jobs

38.4% work in public administration, education and health.
20.9% work in distribution, hotels and restaurants.
11.2% work in other employment.

Economy

51.0% are economically active.
2.0% are unemployed.
46.4% are economically inactive.
35.3% are retired.

Travel to Work

26.4% work from home.
62.0% drive a car to work.
3.1% catch a bus to work.
3.0% walk on foot to work.

Education

16.3% have no qualifications.
14.7% have a level 2 qualification.
6.4% have an apprenticeship.

Welsh Language

49.5% can speak Welsh.
38.1% have no skills in Welsh.

Health

74.1% rate their health as good or very good.
25.5% classified as disabled.
13.7% provide unpaid care.

Ffynhonell/Source: Census 2021

Place

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

Businesses

Convenience store/post office
Hairdresser
Butchers
Record shop
Public house
Car dealers
Funeral director
Fish and chips tkw
Guest houses

Transport

Bus stops for T1, T1C, T1X and the T5.

Facilities

Memorial hall
Church
Chapel

Sports

Football club
Judo club
Tennis court/kickabout area

Health

None

Tourism

A number of guest houses in the main village centre

Education

Primary school

Emergency Services

None

Heritage

Church of St. Ffraed
Llanon Cottage
Various homes
Milestone on A487
Morgan Enclosure at Church of St. Ffraed
Craiglas Lime Kilns
The Bakery
Walled Enclosure at Craiglas Lime Kilns
Women’s Institute Cottage

Environment

Medieval open field farming method of strip fields or slangs is still very apparent today in Llansantffraed.
Traeth Llanon Special Area of Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Aberstrincell Limekilns Wildlife Trust Reserve (WTR).
Cors Caranod SSSI, Rhos Talglas Special Area of Conservation (SAC),
Rhos Talglas a Chors Yr Hafod SSSI, Cors Llyn Farch a Llyn Fanod SSSI and Rhos Glandenys WTR.
Green space includes:
Football club
Playground
Rights of way within the community