39,187TOTAL POPULATION
16,913HOUSEHOLDS
7.4%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£32,760AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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CF44 POSTCODE REGION

Cardiff (CF44)

The CF44 postcode area is located in the Cardiff postcode town region, within the county of Glamorgan, and contains a total of 1170 individual postcodes.

There are 39 electoral wards in the CF44 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, 14% of people in CF44 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 CF44 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


CF44 is a postcode district in the Cardiff post town in South Wales. It lies within the Cardiff local government district and covers all of the suburbs of Blaengwrach, Cwmllynfell, Dulais, and Ystalyfera.

CF44 is surrounded by the postcode districts of SA9 to the west, SA11 to the north, SA14 to the east, and SA10 and SA13 to the south. The area covered by this postcode district is mainly a mixture of woodland and mountainous marshland, with some parts containing industrial premises and/or industrial estates. The main shopping area in the area is in Ystalyfera.

The predominant type of housing in CF44 is detached housing, as opposed to terraced or semi-detached housing. The area also consists of some large commercial sites, such as factories and warehouses. The countryside surrounding this postcode district consists of rolling hills and open landscape views.

CF44 is served by two railway stations on the Swansea to Shotton line, Blaenrhondda and Ystradgynlais, which are both situated on the Swansea Valley Line. There are regular bus services provided by First Cymru in the area. The M4 motorway provides access to Cardiff, Swansea, and Newport.

The CF44 postcode district is a predominantly Welsh-speaking area, with a higher percentage of Welsh-speaking inhabitants than other parts of Wales. There are a number of places of worship in the area, including churches, chapels, and mosques.

In terms of leisure time activities, there are plenty of opportunities for mountain biking, walking, and golfing in and around the area, as well as rock climbing and abseiling in the mountains of Blaenrhondda. There are also a number of leisure parks located in the area, such as Cwm Rheidol country park.

CF44 is a mostly rural area known for its mountainous landscape and Welsh language heritage. Its proximity to the M4 motorway make it easily accessible to the cities of Cardiff, Swansea, and Newport. The area consists of mostly large detached houses and is serviced by two railway stations on the Swansea to Shotton line, along with regular bus routes. Finally, there are many outdoor recreational activities to take part in here, such as mountain biking, golfing, and rock climbing.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 86%WORKING
  • 14%UNEMPLOYED

14% of people in CF44 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 14%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 36%DE

According to census records, 14% 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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CF44Glamorgan

Glamorgan

The county of Glamorgan

CF44 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 CodeCF44
Postal TownCardiff
MSOA NameRhondda Cynon Taf 004
LSOA NameRhondda Cynon Taf 004B
CountyGlamorgan
RegionGlamorgan
CountryWales
Local AuthorityRhondda Cynon Taf
Area ClassificationUnclassified

CF44 Electoral Wards

The postal region of CF44, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Aberaman
Abercwmboi
Aberdare (Aberdar)
Afon Taf Fawr
Afon Taf Fawr
Brecon Beacons
Bryn
Cefn-coed-y-cymmer
Cefnpennar
Cefn Rhigos
Clwydyfagwyr
Cwmaman
Cwmbach
Cwmdare
Cwm-hwnt
Cwmpennar
Cynon
Fernhill
Gadlys
Gellideg
Heolgerrig
Hirwaun
Llwydcoed
Llwyn-on Village
Mellte
Mellte
Nant-ddu
Pen-common
Penderyn
Penywaun
Pontneddfechan
Pont-Walby
Rhigos
Robertstown
Taf Fechan
Trecynon
Trefechan
Tre-Gibbon
Tre-Ifor
Ystradfellte
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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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