cardiff CF81 Postcodes
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Cardiff (CF81)
The CF81 postcode area is located in the Cardiff postcode town region, within the county of Glamorgan, and contains a total of 424 individual postcodes.
There are 27 electoral wards in the CF81 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 Caerphilly Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 10% of people in CF81 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 CF81 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The CF81 postcode is a postcode district in the Cardiff postcode area in South Wales, UK. It is the fourth largest postcode district in the area with a population of over 4,000 people.
The CF81 postcode is home to a variety of communities across what are known as electoral wards, namely: Fairwater, Gabalfa, Llandaff, Llanishen, Penylan, Pentwyn, Radyr, Splott, Thornhill and Trowbridge
The CF81 postcode district contains a number of geographical features including a part of the River Ely, Caerphilly Mountain and St Lythans burial chamber. Much of the area is green space containing extensive parks and commons, making up an area of Cardiff known for its high green space coverage.
The CF81 postcode area boasts a huge number of amenities. Each ward is equipped with a number of local schools including Ysgol Gymraeg Melin Gruffydd, St Teilo's Church in Wales Voluntary-Aided Primary, Radyr Comprehensive, St John's College, Etone Community School, and Fairwater Primary School.
Many local services such as convenience stores, churches, pubs, restaurants, hairdressers, petrol stations, public libraries, doctors' surgeries, banks, and pharmacies are spread throughout the area.
Public transportation links include the 18, 62, and 62A bus routes which connect the district to Cardiff city centre. Cardiff Hubs also serve the area with an online booking service. Popular destinations in the area include Radyr Golf Club, Castell Coch and Fonmon Castle.
Although most of the CF81 postcode is residential, the area contains various businesses consisting of workshops, office buildings and industrial areas.
The CF81 postcode district is a diverse area with a range of different cultures and backgrounds. It is the home to people of all ages, with a mixture of varying incomes and professions.
Demographics
Glamorgan
CF81 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.
| Outward Code | CF81 |
| Postal Town | Cardiff |
| MSOA Name | Caerphilly 004 |
| LSOA Name | Caerphilly 004B |
| County | Glamorgan |
| Region | Glamorgan |
| Country | Wales |
| Local Authority | Caerphilly |
| Area Classification | Unclassified |
CF81 Electoral Wards
The postal region of CF81, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Thursday, April 11, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 10% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.