19,550TOTAL POPULATION
8,405HOUSEHOLDS
8.3%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£27,040AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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CF45 POSTCODE REGION

Cardiff (CF45)

The CF45 postcode area is located in the Cardiff postcode town region, within the county of Glamorgan, and contains a total of 483 individual postcodes.

There are 22 electoral wards in the CF45 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 9% of people in CF45 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 CF45 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The CF45 postcode covers a large area situated to the north of Rhondda Cynon Taf in South Wales. It is mainly residential, but also includes industrial sites and retail parks. It includes Aberdare, Mountain Ash, Ferndale, Cwmaman and the small villages of Glynhafod, Cwmlai, Cwmparc, Penllegaer and Castell y Rhos. Aberdare is the main town in the area with a population of around 28,000 and a range of shops, pubs and cafés.

The CF45 postcode area has seven schools, including one private school. It also has two Supermarkets, namely Lidl and Asda. The closest hospital is the Royal Glamorgan in Llantrisant.

Public transport in the area is good with regular bus services and frequent trains to Cardiff and the rest of Wales. The M4 motorway runs nearby and provides easy access to Cardiff and Swansea.

CF45 boasts some beautiful countryside with a variety of parks and green areas. It has long been a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, offering fantastic views. The Rhondda Heritage Valley Park and Dare Valley Country Park are popular attractions. In addition, many historical sites from the Industrial Revolution can be seen in the area.

The area has a number of sports facilities available, including both local and national teams such as the Aberdare RFC. There are a number of Golf courses, as well as indoor swimming pools and sports centres.

Local businesses in CF45 postcode have seen some investment in recent years, with companies such as Rhondda Cynon Taff Countyside Development and Valleys Investment Fund providing funding for small businesses in the area.

The area also welcomes many visitors, as it is close to the Brecon Beacons National Park, providing access to great climbing, walking and cycling routes. Snowdonia National Park is also just a short drive away.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 85%WORKING
  • 15%UNEMPLOYED

15% of people in CF45 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 9%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 43%DE

According to census records, 9% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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CF45Glamorgan

Glamorgan

The county of Glamorgan

CF45 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 CodeCF45
Postal TownCardiff
MSOA NameRhondda Cynon Taf 006
LSOA NameRhondda Cynon Taf 006C
CountyGlamorgan
RegionGlamorgan
CountryWales
Local AuthorityRhondda Cynon Taf
Area ClassificationUnclassified

CF45 Electoral Wards

The postal region of CF45, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Abercanaid
Abercwmboi
Abercynon
Aberfan
Aberpennar (Mountain Ash)
Cefnpennar
Cwmbach
Cwmpennar
Edwardsville
Fernhill
Merthyr Vale
Miskin
Mountain Ash
Mount Pleasant
Mynachdy
Newtown
Penrhiwceiber
Pentrebach
Perthcelyn
Troedyrhiw
Tyntetown
Ynysboeth
Ynysowen
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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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