St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan

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St Nicholas
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St Nicholas
Location within the Vale of Glamorgan
Area0.2450 km2 (0.0946 sq mi)
Population654 (2021 Census) [1]
•  Density 2,669/km2 (6,910/sq mi)
•  Cardiff 1.74 mi (2.8 km)
Principal area
Preserved county
Country Wales
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town CARDIFF
Postcode district CF5
Dialling code 01446 and 029
Police South Wales
Fire South Wales
Ambulance Welsh
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
Wales
Vale of Glamorgan
51°27′42″N3°18′42″W / 51.4616603°N 3.3117505°W / 51.4616603; -3.3117505

St Nicholas (Welsh: Sain Nicolas) is a village on the western outskirts of Cardiff, approximately 5 miles (8 km) from the city centre and about 6 miles (10 km) east of Cowbridge. Administratively, it forms part of the Vale of Glamorgan. According to the 2021 census, the village had a population of 654 residents.

Contents

The village is bisected by the A48 road, with notable landmarks such as the parish church [2] and a primary school [3] situated to the north of the road. The surrounding area consists largely of agricultural fields and lies within the Dyffryn Basin and Ridge Slopes Special Landscape Area. [4]

Amenities

St Nicholas has no shops or pubs; the nearest amenities can be found in Culverhouse Cross. The village has a primary school and lies in the catchment of Cowbridge School.

Public transport services the village through the X2 route, with eastbound destinations including Culverhouse Cross, Canton, and Cardiff city centre, and westbound destinations such as Bonvilston, Cowbridge, Bridgend, and Porthcawl.

History

Evidence of human settlement in St. Nicholas dates back to Neolithic times, with significant archaeological findings at Tinkinswood, located less than a mile to the south.

The modern village has evolved from an agricultural community, with land historically divided among three prominent families: the Earl of Pembroke, Miles Button of Dyffryn, and Rice Meyrick of Cottrell. This division is still reflected in the village's layout today.

During the 20th century, the village saw considerable development, particularly to the south by the Cardiff Rural District Council. The growth of Cardiff and the construction of the A4232 link road increased St. Nicholas's appeal as a commuter village.

On 6 October 2016, a controversial planning application by Redrow Homes was approved, permitting the construction of 100 new homes. An additional 17 homes were later included by Waterstone Homes, with construction beginning in the summer of 2017. The development effectively doubled the village's size. That same year, the village church hall was sold.

War Memorial at St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan, D Day 80, 2024 St Nicholas Memorial D Day 80, June 2024.jpg
War Memorial at St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan, D Day 80, 2024

References

  1. ↑ "St Nicholas (The Vale of Glamorgan, Wales / Cymru, United Kingdom) – Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  2. ↑ "St Nicholas, St Nicholas - The Church in Wales". www.churchinwales.org.uk. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  3. ↑ "St Nicholas CIW Primary". www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  4. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 November 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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