Welcome to Pentyrch
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Pentyrch (Welsh: Pen-tyrch) is a village and community located on the western outskirts of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. The village gives its name to a Cardiff local authority electoral ward, Pentyrch, which covers the village and immediate surrounding area. The Pentyrch community includes the neighbouring village of Creigiau and Gwaelod y Garth. People living in Pentyrch are commonly known as "Penterchyians". On 26 February 2016, multiple witnesses reported seeing UFOs.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,841 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
6,202 (2021) |
Density |
337 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.2 |
Ward |
Creigiau/St. Fagans |
District |
Cardiff |
Postcodes |
CF15, CF5, CF72 |
ONS ID |
W04000855 |
Council
Contact details for Pentyrch Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Pentyrch Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Pentyrch Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Pentyrch Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Pentyrch Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Pentyrch Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Wales Online
The devastating amount of damage a single candle caused to a Cardiff home
Published: 16th Apr 2024
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Pentyrch: The greatest UFO cover-up of the 21st century?
Published: 2nd Oct 2023
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Bomb squad descends on Cardiff woodland after children find explosive
Published: 11th Feb 2024