11,884TOTAL POPULATION
5,297HOUSEHOLDS
10.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£24,960AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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CF43 POSTCODE REGION

Cardiff (CF43)

The CF43 postcode area is located in the Cardiff postcode town region, within the county of Glamorgan, and contains a total of 317 individual postcodes.

There are 15 electoral wards in the CF43 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, 8% of people in CF43 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 CF43 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


CF43 is a postcode which is located within the Cardiff district of South Wales. The CF43 postcode covers the city centre of Pontypridd, which is home to over 30,000 people who work and live in the local area.

The CF43 postcode district is a mixture of both residential and commercial buildings, with a variety of shops, banks, and other amenities. The area is well served by public transport, with regular bus services connecting the area to nearby towns and cities.

The CF43 postcode district has a good selection of local primary and secondary schools, which serve the growing population of the district. It also has two universities – University of South Wales, and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David – which are both located in the city centre.

Given its proximity to Cardiff, the CF43 postcode district also has direct transport links to the Welsh capital via train and bus. The area has a long history of industrialisation dating back to the 19th century and is home to some of the UK's leading industrial players, including the offices of the National Assembly for Wales and BBC Wales.

In terms of leisure activities, the CF43 postcode district is well served with a selection of pubs, restaurants, bars, and other entertainment venues, such as the iconic Barbican Theatre. There are numerous parks and green spaces in the area, making it a great place to go for a walk or take part in some outdoor activities.

Together with an array of important civic and recreational facilities, the CF43 postcode district the district is a popular choice for people looking for a vibrant and exciting urban lifestyle.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 82%WORKING
  • 18%UNEMPLOYED

18% of people in CF43 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 8%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 42%DE

According to census records, 8% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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CF43Glamorgan

Glamorgan

The county of Glamorgan

CF43 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 CodeCF43
Postal TownCardiff
MSOA NameRhondda Cynon Taf 013
LSOA NameRhondda Cynon Taf 013D
CountyGlamorgan
RegionGlamorgan
CountryWales
Local AuthorityRhondda Cynon Taf
Area ClassificationUnclassified

CF43 Electoral Wards

The postal region of CF43, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Aberaman
Abercwmboi
Blaenllechau
Cwmaman
Cwmbach
Ferndale
Gelli
Maerdy
Penrhys
Pentre
Pontygwaith
Rhondda
Stanleytown
Ton Pentre
Tylorstown
Ystrad
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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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