Llanrhystud

Llanrhystud is located on the northern coast of Ceredigion, just to the south of Aberystwyth. The village is named after the early Christian Welsh Saint Rhystyd. The village looks to Aberystwyth for many of its needs but does have a primary school, memorial hall and a number of local shops and services. The Wales Coast Path is close to the village.

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People

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

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Population

1,544 residents.
663 households.
-1.2% Population change (2011-2021).

Ethnicity

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

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Demographics

10.0% of population are aged 20 to 29.
21.1% are aged 45 to 59.
11.1% are aged 75 and over.

Home

78.6% own their home.
18.1% privately rent.
3.3% socially rent.
67.5% are single family households.
7.1% have no car or van.

Jobs

35.7% work in public administration, education and health.
17.3% work in distribution, hotels and restaurants.
15.8% work in other employment.

Economy

54.4% are economically active.
2.1% are unemployed..
42.9% are economically inactive
29.7% are retired.

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Travel to Work

31.1% work from home.
57.6% drive a car to work.
2.2% catch a bus to work.
4.6% walk on foot to work.

Education

15.0% have no qualifications.
14.8% have a level 2 qualification.
5.4% have an apprenticeship.

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Welsh Language

52.5% can speak Welsh.
36.6% have no skills in Welsh.

Health

81.4% rate their health as good or very good.
19.3% classified as disabled.
9.9% provide unpaid care.

Ffynhonell/Source: Census 2021

Place

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

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Businesses

Restaurant
Public house
Petrol filling station
Convenience store
Village shop
Post office
Hardware store
Home furniture shop
Guest houses

Transport

Bus stops for T1, T1C, T1X and T5

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Facilities

Memorial Hall
Church
Cemetery

Sports

Football club
Golf course
Playground
Rights of way

Health

None

Tourism

Caravan parks
Holiday village

Education

Primary school

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Emergency Services

None

Heritage

Aberffrwd
Capel Rhiwbwys
Church Hall
Church of St Rhystyd
Felin Ganol
Milestones on A 487
Mill House
Rhydlas Uchaf

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Environment

Rivers Carrog, Wyre and Wyre Fach run into the coast.
Creigiau Pen Y Graig Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Penderi Cliffs Wildlife Trust Reserve (WTR).
Llyn Eiddwen SSSI and WTR.
Rhos-Rydd SSSI. Llanrhystud
Green space includes:
Football ground and club
Playground
Rights of way within the community