cardiff CF71 Postcodes

Cardiff (CF71)

The CF71 postcode area is located in the Cardiff postcode town region, within the county of Glamorgan, and contains a total of 388 individual postcodes.

There are 63 electoral wards in the CF71 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 The Vale of Glamorgan Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 43% of people in CF71 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 CF71 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

CF71 is a postcode district located in the Welsh county of the Vale of Glamorgan. It encompasses parts of the towns of Cowbridge, Llantwit Major, St Athan, Llancarfan, and Bonvilston.

The population of the area is around 8,500. It is a predominantly rural area, comprising hamlets, villages and small towns. There are some retail outlets in the towns of Cowbridge and Llantwit Major, but it is generally a sleepy area with a high elderly population.

CF71 is mainly an agricultural area, with some industry in the form of recycled paper and cardboard companies. The area is home to some beautiful rolling countryside, with the River Thaw running through it and the Bristol Channel close to the south.

The area also hosts a number of heritage sites, such as the remains of the Cistercian Abbey in Llantwit Major, historic castles in Flemingston and Cowbridge, and the Brown Historical Museum in Bonvilston.

The area is attractive for commuters looking for a rural lifestyle but the convenience of commuting to Cardiff and Bristol, which are both within 40 miles of the area. Likewise, Swansea is around 25 miles away, and Cardiff airport less than an hour away by car.

CF71 is also ideal for outdoor pursuits, with its rural setting, large number of national nature reserves and parks, and its proximity to the Wye Valley and Gower Peninsula. Additionally, there are two golf courses in the postcode district, in Cowbridge and Llantwit Major.

Schools in the area include Cowbridge Comprehensive School, Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg and St Curigs Primary. Local events in the area take place throughout the year, such as the Cowbridge Food Festival, Llantwit Major Country Fair, and Llancarfan Summer Fayre.

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