swansea SA47 Postcodes

Swansea (SA47)

The SA47 postcode area is located in the Swansea postcode town region, within the county of Ceredigion, and contains a total of 76 individual postcodes.

There are 4 electoral wards in the SA47 postcode area, including Aberaeron, Ammanford, Boncath, Burry Port, Cardigan, Carmarthen, Clarbeston Road, Clynderwen, Crymych, Ferryside, Fishguard, Glogue, Goodwick, Haverfordwest, Kidwelly, Kilgetty, Lampeter, Llanarth, Llandeilo, Llandovery, Llandysul, Llanelli, Llanfyrnach, Llangadog, Llanwrda, Llanybydder, Milford Haven, Narberth, Neath, New Quay, Newcastle Emlyn, Newport, Pembroke, Pembroke Dock, Pencader, Port Talbot, Saundersfoot, Swansea, Tenby, Whitland which come under the local authority of the Ceredigion Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 19% of people in SA47 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SA47 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The SA47 postcode is located in the Swansea district of South West Wales, within the UK. It covers the historic market town of Cardigan and its surrounding villages and hamlets, including Blaenporth, Blaenpenal, Cilgerran, Crymych, Felindre, Llanfyrnach, Llanfallteg, Penparcau, Rhoshill, Trereife and Ystwyth.

Cardigan is an ancient town situated on a hill overlooking the Teifi estuary, and dates back to the 11th century when it served as a stronghold of the Welsh prince Gruffydd ap Rhys. It has a long history of maritime trading – the harbour was the major destination for goods and materials from Ireland, France, Portugal and Spain – as well as a number of well-known attractions such as the 12th century Cilgerran Castle, the Gwbert Gardens, the Teifi Marshes National Nature Reserve and the Cardigan River and Estuary Walk.

The SA47 postcode also covers several villages and hamlets, including Blaenporth which has a sandy beach and views over Cardigan to the nearby peaks of Allt Seren and Allt Peng; Blaenpenal, a picturesque settlement of 19th century cottages and farms situated at the head of the Teifi valley; Cilgerran with its Norman Motte overlooking the River Teifi; Crymych which is home to the largest Welsh-language college in Wales; and Felindre which is known for its cider apples and waterfalls.

Additionally, the SA47 postcode encompasses the villages of Llanfyrnach, a largely rural community consisting of several farms; Llanfallteg, situated in the highlands of the River Teifi and with the ruins of a 12th century Norman castle; Penparcau, a former woollen weaving centre; Rhoshill, set along the Northern slopes of the Teifi valley; Trereife, the birthplace of Sir John Rogers; and Ystwyth, an ancient settlement close to the Camarthenshire border.

Each of the villages and hamlets within the SA47 postcode offer something different, from the sandy beaches and castles of Cardigan to the waterfalls and walking trails of the Teifi Valley. These picturesque towns and villages are ideal for days out, local attractions, cycling and fishing, and make for a unique and enjoyable experience for anyone visiting the area.

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