14,291TOTAL POPULATION
5,916HOUSEHOLDS
6.9%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£32,760AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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CF46 POSTCODE REGION

Cardiff (CF46)

The CF46 postcode area is located in the Cardiff postcode town region, within the county of Glamorgan, and contains a total of 392 individual postcodes.

There are 25 electoral wards in the CF46 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 Merthyr Tydfil Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 15% of people in CF46 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 CF46 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


CF46 postcode is located in South Wales in the county of Caerphilly. It covers the village of Nelson, Aberbaiden and the surrounding area.

Nelson is the main village in the postcode district, with around 11,000 residents and a selection of amenities that provide services to locals and visitors. Shops and local supermarkets line the main streets, while services range from a public library to a Post Office and the local Baptist Chapel.

Aberbaiden is a small village near Nelson with a population of around 500. It is a peaceful place with mainly residential properties, but there is a village hall and the community centre, which offer local activities and events, plus a weekly farmers' market in summer.

The area is surrounded by the Grangetown industrial estate, which has a number of light industrial businesses, as well as a retail park. There is also the Parc Bryn Bach country park nearby, which includes walking trails, a café, and areas of play, and is often a great destination for families looking for a day out in the outdoors.

Education in the postcode is covered by two primary schools: Nelson Primary School and Aberbaiden Primary School, and then, for secondary education, Caerphilly County Borough Council provide The Rhys Fardinson School, which is in Nelson.

Transport in the area is good. Bus services offer links to major cities such as Cardiff, Newport and Bristol, and there are train services into Newport and Cardiff, as well as Cardiff Central station for longer journeys.

The CF46 postcode provides a great quality of life in its rural yet connected area. It is full of friendly locals and amenities, with beauty spots that are easily accessible. With easy transport connections and a good selection of local schooling, it's a great spot in the UK.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87%WORKING
  • 13%UNEMPLOYED

13% of people in CF46 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 15%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 32%DE

According to census records, 15% 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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CF46Glamorgan

Glamorgan

The county of Glamorgan

CF46 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 CodeCF46
Postal TownCardiff
MSOA NameMerthyr Tydfil 007
LSOA NameMerthyr Tydfil 007E
CountyGlamorgan
RegionGlamorgan
CountryWales
Local AuthorityMerthyr Tydfil
Area ClassificationUnclassified

CF46 Electoral Wards

The postal region of CF46, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Abercynon
Aberfan
Bedlinog
Carnetown
Craig Berthlwyd
Cwmfelin
Deri
Edwardsville
Llancaiach
Melin Caiach
Merthyr Vale
Mount Pleasant
Nelson
Pentwyn
Pentwyn Berthlwyd
Pen-y-bank
Quakers Yard
Taff Merthyr Garden Village
Tai'r-heol
Tirphil
Treharris
Trelewis
Troedrhiwfuwch
Troedyrhiw
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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