55,304TOTAL POPULATION
22,798HOUSEHOLDS
6.5%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£42,120AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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CF83 POSTCODE REGION

Cardiff (CF83)

The CF83 postcode area is located in the Cardiff postcode town region, within the county of Glamorgan, and contains a total of 1436 individual postcodes.

There are 36 electoral wards in the CF83 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, 18% of people in CF83 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 CF83 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


CF83 is a postcode area located in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. Situated in the south of the city, it is bordered by the postcode areas of CF3, CF5, CF10 and CF14.

CF83 covers an area of Penylan, Cyncoed and the east of Roath. Penylan is a residential area situated on a hill overlooking Roath Park and the other local green spaces. Cyncoed is an affluent suburb with a large variety of housing, and also the site of Cardiff's University Hospital Wales. Roath is one of the city's oldest and most well established residential areas.

Within the area there is a variety of shops and services, with many local and small independent businesses. There are also several pubs and restaurants. The area also has several parks and recreational facilities, and a few churches and places of worship.

The main shopping area in the area is the Roath Retail Park, which provides shopping, leisure and entertainment. As the area is growing, so too are the facilities, including new schools and colleges, as well as a number of supermarkets and convenience stores.

Transport links are good, with regular buses running along the majority of postcodes in the area. There are also a number of train stations providing services to Cardiff and other nearby cities and towns.

CF83 is in the catchment area for some of the best schools in Cardiff, including Cathays High School, Roath Park Primary School, Danescourt Primary School, and Whitchurch High School.

Finally, CF83 is a great place to live due to its proximity to both the city centre and the surrounding countryside. With its excellent transport connections and facilities, as well as the wide range of services available, it is an ideal place for families and young professionals alike.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87%WORKING
  • 13%UNEMPLOYED

13% of people in CF83 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 18%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 29%DE

According to census records, 18% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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CF83Glamorgan

Glamorgan

The county of Glamorgan

CF83 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 CodeCF83
Postal TownCardiff
MSOA NameCaerphilly 024
LSOA NameCaerphilly 024C
CountyGlamorgan
RegionGlamorgan
CountryWales
Local AuthorityCaerphilly
Area ClassificationUnclassified

CF83 Electoral Wards

The postal region of CF83, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Abertridwr
Bedwas
Black Vein
Brynawel
Caerffili (Caerphilly)
Caerphilly
Chatham
Craig-y-Rhacca
Crosskeys
Cwmfelinfach
Draethen
Energlyn
Groes-wen
Hendredenny Park
Lansbury Park
Llanbradach
Llanfabon
Lower Machen
Machen
Nantgarw
Nant-y-ceisiad
Newtown
Parc Mawr
Penyrheol
Pontywaun
Pwllypant
Rudry
Senghenydd
Trecenydd
Trethomas
Twyn Shon-Ifan
Ty'n-y-coedcae
Upper Boat
Van
Watford Park
Wattsville
Ynysddu
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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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