16,356TOTAL POPULATION
6,173HOUSEHOLDS
5.3%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£48,360AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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CF35 POSTCODE REGION

Cardiff (CF35)

The CF35 postcode area is located in the Cardiff postcode town region, within the county of Glamorgan, and contains a total of 499 individual postcodes.

There are 65 electoral wards in the CF35 postcode area, including Aberdare, Bargoed, Barry, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Cowbridge, Dinas Powys, Ferndale, Hengoed, Llantwit Major, Maesteg, Merthyr Tydfil, Mountain Ash, Penarth, Pentre, Pontyclun, Pontypridd, Porth, Porthcawl, Tonypandy, Treharris, Treorchy which come under the local authority of the Bridgend Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 22% of people in CF35 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 CF35 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The CF35 postcode is located in the county of South Glamorgan in the Cardiff district of Wales. It covers the major towns of Maesteg, Ogmore Vale, and the surrounding villages and hamlets at the western edge of the South Wales Valleys.

The CF35 postcode area enjoys easy access to the M4 and M48 motorways, which provides excellent links to Cardiff and Swansea in the east, and to the towns and cities of the south coast and the Midlands in the west.

Maesteg is the main town within the postcode area. It is a former coal mining settlement and has a variety of shops, a leisure center, churches, a library, golf and rugby clubs. The Maesteg Railway Line goes through the town and there are regular bus links to the main towns and cities in the area.

Ogmore Vale is a small village located within the CF35 postcode and is home to several independent shops, as well as pubs and restaurants. It has a highly regarded traditional music and cultural scene and is a popular destination for day-trippers and holidaymakers.

The surrounding villages and hamlets are largely residential and offer an ideal rural location in which to live. Most of the villages also have locally owned shops, pubs, and restaurants. The area is home to a variety of different types of housing, including character cottages, modern terraced houses, and large detached houses on rural plots.

The CF35 postcode area benefits from a good selection of schools in both the state and independent sector. It offers excellent primary and secondary education, and is well served by a variety of health care facilities. In addition, the surrounding countryside is known for its beauty and tranquillity and offers a range of outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and fishing.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in CF35 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 25%DE

According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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CF35Glamorgan

Glamorgan

The county of Glamorgan

CF35 is located in the county of Glamorgan, in Wales.

Glamorgan has a total population of 0, making it the largest county in the UK.

Glamorgan has a total area of square miles, and a population density of people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Glamorgan Postal Town Map
Outward CodeCF35
Postal TownCardiff
MSOA NameBridgend 013
LSOA NameBridgend 013B
CountyGlamorgan
RegionGlamorgan
CountryWales
Local AuthorityBridgend
Area ClassificationUnclassified

CF35 Electoral Wards

The postal region of CF35, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Abergarw
Blackmill
Brackla (Bragle)
Bragle (Brackla)
Bridgend (Pen-y-bont Ar Ogwr)
Bryncethin
Bryncoch
Brynmenyn
Brynna
Brynnau Gwynion
Byeastwood
City
Coity
Colwinston
Corntown
Coychurch
Cymdda
Derwen
Ely
Evanstown
Ewenny
Felindre
Gilfach Goch
Glynllan
Glynogwr
Graig Penllyn
Hendreforgan
Heol-laethog
Heol-las
Heol-y-Cyw
Heronston
Hirwaun Common
Lewistown
Litchard
Llampha
Llanbad
Llangan
Llangeinor
Newcastle
Ogmore
Ogmore Vale
Pant-y-pyllau
Pant-yr-awel
Pencoed
Pendre
Penllyn
Penprysg
Pentre Meyrick
Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
Pen-y-cae
Penygraig
Pen-yr-heol
Pontycymer
Pont-y-rhyl
Rhiwceiliog
Ruthin
Sarn
Shelf
St Mary Hill
Tremains
Treoes
Waterton
Wern Tarw
Wild Mill
Wild Mill
Wyndham
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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