cardiff CF72 Postcodes

Cardiff (CF72)

The CF72 postcode area is located in the Cardiff postcode town region, within the county of Glamorgan, and contains a total of 798 individual postcodes.

There are 40 electoral wards in the CF72 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, 27% of people in CF72 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 CF72 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The CF72 postcode covers the suburban area of Llantrisant, Tongwynlais, Pentyrch, Llanilltud Faerdre and St Fagans in the Cardiff district of South Wales, UK. It lies within the Plaid Cymru (Wales) Parliamentary constituency and lies on the western edge of the capital city, Cardiff.

The area is characterised by tranquil parkland, rolling hills, riverside walks and a rich industrial heritage. Nestled in the Welsh countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and friendly villages, CF72 is only a 12 mile drive away from Cardiff city centre and offers all the amenities of modern city living.

Llantrisant is the largest town in the CF72 postcode area offering a host of amenities such as banks, supermarkets, schools and health facilities. It is home to the Royal Mint, co-owned by the Queen, which currently produces coins, medals and other products for countries around the world. Llantrisant also boasts a rich historical and architectural heritage, with several Norman castles in the area. The town is home to St Illtud's Church whose grounds contain a beautifully preserved Norman door and wall paintings from the 13th century.

The surrounding villages are equally charming and offer a variety of places to explore. Tongwynlais is home to the famous Castell Coch, a Victorian Gothic-style castle. Built for the Third Marquis of Bute in the late 19th century, it stands high on a hillside and is now a popular tourist attraction. Further north sits Pentyrch, with its natural springs, riverside walks and 18th-century Castell Coch, which was built for William Morgan, the first Baron Tredegar. To the south is the lovely Llantrisant Forest, a tranquil wilderness and a great spot for walking and stargazing.

Further down the valley, in Llanilltud Faerdre, lies St Fagans National Museum, a living history museum containing original historic buildings from across Wales. The area is known for its beautiful gardens, woodland, rare breeds farm and a wide range of educational activities for all ages. The museum also offers a number of exhibitions, including the Story of Wales, with interactive displays to teach visitors about the history of Wales and its people.

for those looking for respite from city life yet access to all the amenities nearby, CF72 postcode area offers an ideal rural location to settle and raise a family.

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