CF23 Postcode District
CF23 is one of 12 Postcode Districts for the Cardiff Post town in South Glamorgan
The CF23 postcode district is located in the CF Cardiff postal area, CF23 has a population of 47,596 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 5.21 square miles (13.50 square kilometres or 3,336.79 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of CF23. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of CF23
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District overview
The primary settlement in the CF23 postcode district is Cardiff, which is located in the county of South Glamorgan in Wales. Other significant settlements include Penylan, Cyncoed, Pontprennau, and Pentwyn. The most significant Postal Town in the CF23 postcode district is Cardiff.
There are 6 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector CF23 0 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The sector CF23 5, covers Cardiff in South Glamorgan.
The sector CF23 6, covers Cardiff in South Glamorgan.
The sector CF23 7, covers Cardiff and Pentwyn in South Glamorgan.
The sector CF23 8, covers Pontprennau in South Glamorgan.
The sector CF23 9, covers Penylan and Llanedeyrn and Cardiff in South Glamorgan.
The post town for this district is CARDIFF.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Caerdydd - Cardiff area with a total of 910 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Caerphilly | 4.77 | NW |
| Penarth | 5.67 | S |
| Risca | 6.98 | NNE |
| Newport | 8.35 | NE |
| Abercarn | 9.01 | N |
| Ystrad Mynach | 9.24 | NNW |
| Barry | 9.40 | SSW |
| Llantrisant | 9.63 | W |
| Pontllanfraith | 9.68 | N |
| Pontypridd | 9.97 | NW |
| Talbot Green | 9.98 | W |
| Newbridge | 10.14 | N |
| Blackwood | 10.53 | N |
| Caerleon | 10.69 | NE |
| Cwmbrân | 11.07 | NNE |
| Abercynon | 11.62 | NW |
| Treharris | 12.00 | NNW |
| Bargod | 12.42 | NNW |
| Porth | 12.64 | WNW |
| Cowbridge | 13.21 | WSW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,117
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARDIFF | CARDIFF | CF23 6 | 220 |
| CARDIFF | CARDIFF | CF23 5 | 197 |
| Pontprennau | CARDIFF | CF23 8 | 134 |
| CARDIFF | CARDIFF | CF23 7 | 89 |
| Penylan | CARDIFF | CF23 9 | 84 |
| Llanedeyrn | CARDIFF | CF23 9 | 84 |
| CARDIFF | CARDIFF | CF23 5 | 52 |
| Penylan | CARDIFF | CF23 9 | 50 |
| CARDIFF | CARDIFF | CF23 9 | 26 |
| Pontprennau | CARDIFF | CF23 8 | 19 |
| Penylan | CARDIFF | CF23 5 | 19 |
| Penylan | CARDIFF | CF23 5 | 19 |
| CARDIFF | CARDIFF | CF23 9 | 17 |
| CARDIFF | CARDIFF | CF23 7 | 16 |
| Pentwyn | CARDIFF | CF23 7 | 10 |
| Pentwyn | CARDIFF | CF23 7 | 10 |
| CARDIFF | CARDIFF | CF23 8 | 8 |
| CARDIFF | CARDIFF | CF23 7 | 7 |
| CARDIFF | CARDIFF | CF23 6 | 7 |
| Cyncoed | CARDIFF | CF23 6 | 5 |
| Pontprennau | CARDIFF | CF23 8 | 5 |
| Pontprennau | CARDIFF | CF23 8 | 4 |
| Llanedeyrn | CARDIFF | CF23 9 | 3 |
| CARDIFF | CARDIFF | CF23 6 | 3 |
| CARDIFF | CARDIFF | CF23 8 | 3 |
| Pentwyn | CARDIFF | CF23 8 | 2 |
| Cyncoed | CARDIFF | CF23 6 | 2 |
| Pontprennau | CARDIFF | CF23 8 | 2 |
| CARDIFF | CARDIFF | CF23 6 | 2 |
| Penylan | CARDIFF | CF23 9 | 2 |
| CARDIFF | CARDIFF | CF23 6 | 2 |
| Llanedeyrn | CARDIFF | CF23 9 | 2 |
| Penylan | CARDIFF | CF23 9 | 1 |
| CARDIFF | CARDIFF | CF23 9 | 1 |
| CARDIFF | CARDIFF | CF23 9 | 1 |
| CARDIFF | CARDIFF | CF23 8 | 1 |
| Pontprennau | CARDIFF | CF23 8 | 1 |
| CARDIFF | CARDIFF | CF23 7 | 1 |
| Pentwyn | CARDIFF | CF23 7 | 1 |
| CARDIFF | CARDIFF | CF23 7 | 1 |
| Pontprennau | CARDIFF | CF23 6 | 1 |
| Cyncoed | CARDIFF | CF23 6 | 1 |
| CARDIFF | CARDIFF | CF23 5 | 1 |
| CARDIFF | CARDIFF | CF23 5 | 1 |
Street list for CF23
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| AEL-Y-BRYN | 357 |
| PENTWYN ROAD | 234 |
| PENTWYN ROAD | 234 |
| IPSWICH ROAD | 208 |
| RHYMNEY RIVER BRIDGE ROAD | 197 |
| FFORDD NOWELL | 195 |
| PENTWYN DRIVE | 184 |
| SOUTHMINSTER ROAD | 157 |
| NORWICH ROAD | 155 |
| ROUND WOOD | 151 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2547 |
| Shoplifting | 1033 |
| Public order | 878 |
| Vehicle crime | 747 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 687 |
| Other theft | 507 |
| Burglary | 325 |
| Drugs | 197 |
| Other crime | 180 |
| Possession of weapons | 65 |
| Robbery | 57 |
| Bicycle theft | 55 |
| Theft from the person | 31 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWPORT ROAD | CARDIFF | 25 | CF23 9AE | View map | |
| CYNCOED ROAD | CARDIFF | 11 | CF23 6SA | View map | |
| MAELFA | CARDIFF | 11 | CF23 9PL | View map | |
| COLCHESTER AVENUE | CARDIFF | 9 | CF23 9XE | View map | |
| CLARENDON ROAD | CARDIFF | 8 | CF23 9JD | View map | |
| CARDIFF GATE RETAIL PARK | CARDIFF | ST MELLONS | 6 | CF23 8NL | View map |
| DERING ROAD | CARDIFF | 6 | CF23 8NL | View map | |
| MARYPORT ROAD | CARDIFF | 6 | CF23 5JX | View map | |
| PENTWYN ROAD | CARDIFF | 6 | CF23 7XH | View map |
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeside Dental Practice | 62 CELYN AVENUE, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF23 6EP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Marlborough Dental Practice | 14 MARLBOROUGH ROAD, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF23 5BX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Dental Surgery | 9 RHYDYPENAU ROAD, CYNCOED, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF23 6PX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Llanedeyrn Dental Practice | 69 AEL-Y-BRYN, LLANEDEYRN, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF23 9LL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Pontprennau Dental Care | 31 KENMARE MEWS, PONTPRENNAU, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF23 8RJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | The Orthodontic Centre | BECK COURT, CARDIFF GATE BUSINESS PARK, PONTPRENNAU, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF23 8RP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Dental Surgery | 1-3 LADY MARGARET COURT, COLCHESTER AVENUE, PENYLAN, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF23 9AW | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 8 | Dental Practice | CYNCOED ROAD, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF23 6SA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 9 | St David's Dental Clinic | PENTWYN DRIVE, PENTWYN, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF23 7SD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 10 | Crossroads Dental Surgery | 6 RHYDYPENAU ROAD, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF23 6PT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 11 | Cox & Hitchcock | 9 RHYDYPENAU ROAD, CARDIFF, CF23 6PX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Llanedeyrn Health Centre | LLAN HEALTHCARE, WELLBEING HUB @ MAELFA, ROUND WOOD, LLANEDEYRN, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF23 9PF | GP PRACTICE | Call 029 20731671 |
| 2 | Cyncoed Medical Practice | DARTINGTON DRIVE, PONTPRENNAU, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF23 8SQ | GP PRACTICE | Call 029 20545260 |
| 3 | The Penylan Surgery | 74 PEN-Y-LAN ROAD, CARDIFF, CF23 5SY | GP PRACTICE | Call 029 20498181 |
| 4 | Roath House Surgery | 100 PEN-Y-LAN ROAD, PENYLAN, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF23 5RH | GP PRACTICE | Call 029 20461100 |
| 5 | St. Davids Medical Centre | PONTPRENNAU MEDICAL CENTR, PENTWYN DRIVE, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF23 7SD | GP PRACTICE | Call 02920 739999 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cyncoed Pharmacy | 372-374 CYNCOED ROAD, CARDIFF, CF23 6SA | PHARMACY | Call 02920 752150 |
| 2 | Asda Pharmacy | 8 DERING ROAD, CARDIFF GATE RETAIL PARK, PONTPRENNAU, CARDIFF, CF23 8NL | PHARMACY | Call 02920 547518 |
| 3 | Pontprennau Pharmacy | 32 KENMARE MEWS, PONTPRENNAU, CARDIFF, CF23 8RJ | PHARMACY | Call 02920 734009 |
| 4 | Lakeside Pharmacy | UNIT 6 & 7 AMBER VISTA, 33 CLEARWATER WAY, CARDIFF, CF23 6DL | PHARMACY | Call 02920 754388 |
| 5 | Well | ST DAVIDS MEDICAL CENTRE, PENTWYN DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF23 7SD | PHARMACY | Call 02920 735994 |
| 6 | Hopwoods Pharmacy | UNIT 2, LEWIS COURT, MAELFA, CARDIFF, CF23 9PL | PHARMACY | Call 02920 731179 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medi Optics Opticians | 12 MARYPORT ROAD, ROATH PARK, CARDIFF, CF23 5JX | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Kalsi Opticians | 35 CLEARWATER WAY, LAKESIDE, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF23 6DL | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Eyecare@st Davids Ltd | ST DAVID MEDICAL CENTRE, PENTWYN DRIVE, PENTWYN, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF23 7SD | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Elliot Bateman Ltd | UNIT 3, LEWIS COURT, MAELFA, CARDIFF, CF23 9PL | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Julian Davies Opticians Ltd | UNIT 3, LEWIS COURT, LLANEDEYRN, CARDIFF, CF23 9PL | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £570,579 | 101 | £519,547 | 125 | £555,387 | 102 | £555,966 | 133 |
| Semi-detached | £363,611 | 129 | £375,799 | 177 | £365,295 | 139 | £359,743 | 187 |
| Terraced | £309,050 | 184 | £280,563 | 176 | £288,387 | 172 | £296,231 | 236 |
| Flats | £210,763 | 126 | £187,036 | 103 | £194,781 | 132 | £180,745 | 137 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Heath High Level
CRS Code: HHL
Operator: AW
Line: Rhymney line|Coryton Line
Company: Transport for Wales
Heath Low Level
CRS Code: HLL
Operator: AW
Line: Rhymney line|Coryton Line
Company: Transport for Wales
Accessible motorway junctions
M4 J30
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.40
Average Driving Distance: 3.06
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 904
M4 J28
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.20
Average Driving Distance: 6.62
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 483
M4 J32
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.59
Average Driving Distance: 5.44
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 904
M4 J33
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.87
Average Driving Distance: 7.76
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 421
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| CF23 5 | Cardiff-north East |
| CF23 6 | Cardiff-north East |
| CF23 7 | Cardiff-north East |
| CF23 8 | Cardiff-north East |
| CF23 9 | Cardiff-north East |
Postcode format
| C | F | 2 | 3 | - | X | X | X |
| C | F | 2 | 3 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the CF23 postal code is PENYLAN followed by CARDIFF, and LLANEDEYRN.
The CF23 Postcode shares a border with CF3 (TROWBRIDGE, LLANRUMNEY, RUMNEY), CF14 (WHITCHURCH, CARDIFF, GABALFA) and CF24 (ROATH, CATHAYS, SPLOTT).
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