CF23 8LJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (CF23) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8LJ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

Postal Area. In our case CF which means Cardiff.
Postal District. In our case CF23.
Postal Sector. In our case CF23 8.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LJ.

The regional mail center for the post area CF is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the CF23 8LJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is CARDIFF-NORTH EAST. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the CF23 8LJ postcode have the street address of Maes Yr Hedydd.

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CF23 8LJ postcode is home to a bustling 64 residents!

It is situated within the post town of CARDIFF within the old postal county of Glamorgan.

CF23 8LJ is within the city of Cardiff.

The CF23 8LJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in CF23 8LJ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.

Most properties in CF23 8LJ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.

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Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for CF23 8LJ

The telephone area code for CF23 8LJ is 029 Cardiff.

Map Coordinates for CF23 8LJ

Latitude	51.5365028749
Longitude	-3.14575582464

Ordnance Survey Maps for CF23 8LJ

Map Series	Amazon	Ordnance Survey
Explorer 1:25,000 151 Cardiff and Bridgend/Caerdydd a Phen-y-bont ar Ogwr	Check Price on Amazon	Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey
Explorer 1:25,000 152 Newport and Pontypool / Casnewydd a Phont-y-pwl	Check Price on Amazon
Landranger 1:50,000 171 Cardiff & Newport	Check Price on Amazon	Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey

Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from CF23 8LJ © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for CF23 8LJ

Wed 24th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	0.00%	NNE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	0.00%	NNW 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	3.00%	NW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	9.00%	NNW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	11.00%	NNW 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	5.00%	WSW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	2.00%	NNW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	1.00%	N 9 mph

Thu 25th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	1.00%	N 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	1.00%	WNW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	2.00%	NW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	4.00%	W 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	6.00%	W 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	8.00%	WNW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	5.00%	WNW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	5.00%	WNW 9 mph

Fri 26th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	7.00%	NNE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	14.00%	E 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	15.00%	ENE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	15.00%	ESE 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	17.00%	SSE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	19.00%	SSE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	18.00%	SE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	18.00%	SE 9 mph

Sat 27th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	18.00%	ESE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Overcast	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	21.00%	NE 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	15.00%	NE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	12.00%	E 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	46.00%	E 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	46.00%	NE 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain shower (day)	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	35.00%	N 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	57.00%	ENE 11 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the CF23 8LJ Postcode?

Download Speeds For CF23 8LJ

Average Mbps	101.700
Median Mbps	77.600
Maximum Mbps	593.000

CF23 8LJ has an average download speed of 101.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).

788 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

68% of postcodes (807,852) have slower broadband speeds.

32% of postcodes (376,001) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For CF23 8LJ

Average Mbps	18.100
Median Mbps	20.000
Maximum Mbps	39.000

CF23 8LJ has an average upload speed of 18.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

5,168 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

88% of postcodes (1,042,382) have slower upload speeds.

12% of postcodes (137,091) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of CF23 8LJ Postcode

Wales Primary Schools

Ysgol Y Berllan Deg

Address: Ysgol Y Berllan Deg, Circle Way East, Cardiff, CF23 9LD

Distance: 1.91 miles

Contact: 02920 734152

Llanedeyrn Primary School

Address: Llanedeyrn Primary School, Wellwood, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9JN

Distance: 1.96 miles

Contact: 02920 736420

Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pen-Y-Groes

Address: Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pen-Y-Groes, C/O Bryn Celyn Primary School, Bryn Celyn, Pentwyn, Cardiff, CF23 7EH

Distance: 0.90 miles

Contact: 02920 735723

Bryn Celyn Primary School

Address: Bryn Celyn Primary School, Bryn Celyn, Pentwyn, Cardiff, CF23 7EH

Distance: 0.90 miles

Contact: 02920 400770

St Philip Evans Primary School

Address: St Philip Evans Primary School, 134-340 Coed-Y-Gores, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9NX

Distance: 1.34 miles

Contact: 02920 732514

St Bernadettes Primary School

Address: St Bernadettes Primary School, Bryn Heulog, Off Pentwyn Drive, Pentwyn, Cardiff, CF23 7JB

Distance: 0.72 miles

Contact: 02920 733443

St David's C/W Primary School

Address: St David's C/W Primary School, Bryn Celyn Road, Pentwyn, Cardiff, CF23 7ED

Distance: 1.00 miles

Contact: 02920 734308

Springwood Primary School

Address: Springwood Primary School, Pennsylvania, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9LS

Distance: 1.48 miles

Contact: 02920 735101

Glyncoed Primary

Address: Glyncoed Primary, Glyncoed Road, Pentwyn, Cardiff, CF23 7DW

Distance: 0.89 miles

Contact: 02920 733694

Pontprennau Primary School

Address: Pontprennau Primary School, Heol Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 8LL

Distance: 0.19 miles

Contact: 02920 735812

Rhydypenau Primary School

Address: Rhydypenau Primary School, Fidlas Avenue, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 0NX

Distance: 1.74 miles

Contact: 02920 757253

Llysfaen Primary School

Address: Llysfaen Primary School, Rowan Way, Lisvane, Cardiff, CF14 0TB

Distance: 1.33 miles

Contact: 02920 756071

Christ The King Primary School

Address: Christ The King Primary School, Everest Avenue, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5AS

Distance: 1.67 miles

Contact: 02920 754787

Wales Secondary Schools

St Teilo's C-In-W High School

Address: St Teilo's C-In-W High School, Circle Way East, Cardiff, CF23 9PD

Distance: 1.50 miles

Contact: 02920 547180

Corpus Christi Catholic High School

Address: Corpus Christi Catholic High School, Ty Draw Road, Lisvane, Cardiff, CF23 6XL

Distance: 0.69 miles

Contact: 02920 761893

Cardiff High School

Address: Cardiff High School, Llandennis Road, Cyncoed, Cardiff, CF23 6WG

Distance: 1.79 miles

Contact: 02920 757741

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near CF23 8LJ

PONTPRENNAU DENTAL CARE

Address: 31 KENMARE MEWS, PONTPRENNAU, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF23 8RJ

Distance: 0.21 miles

Contact: :

THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE

Address: BECK COURT, CARDIFF GATE BUSINESS PARK, PONTPRENNAU, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF23 8RP

Distance: 0.67 miles

Contact: :

ST DAVID'S DENTAL CLINIC

Address: PENTWYN DRIVE, PENTWYN, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF23 7SD

Distance: 0.78 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: CYNCOED ROAD, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF23 6SA

Distance: 1.15 miles

Contact: :

LLANRUMNEY DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 62 COUNTISBURY AVENUE, LLANRUMNEY, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF3 5SN

Distance: 1.55 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 36 MOUNT PLEASANT AVENUE, LLANRUMNEY, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF3 5SZ

Distance: 1.65 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near CF23 8LJ

PONTPRENNAU PHARMACY

Address: 32 KENMARE MEWS, PONTPRENNAU, CARDIFF, CF23 8RJ

Distance: 0.21 miles

Contact: tel: 02920 734009

ASDA PHARMACY

Address: 8 DERING ROAD, CARDIFF GATE RETAIL PARK, PONTPRENNAU, CARDIFF, CF23 8NL

Distance: 0.72 miles

Contact: tel: 02920 547518

WELL

Address: ST DAVIDS MEDICAL CENTRE, PENTWYN DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF23 7SD

Distance: 0.78 miles

Contact: tel: 02920 735994

ALLIED PHARMACY LLANRUMNEY

Address: NEW MEDICAL CENTRE, BALL ROAD, LLANRUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 5NP

Distance: 1.13 miles

Contact: tel: 02920 791671

CYNCOED PHARMACY

Address: 372-374 CYNCOED ROAD, CARDIFF, CF23 6SA

Distance: 1.15 miles

Contact: tel: 02920 752150

BOOTS

Address: 48 COUNTISBURY AVENUE, LLANRUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 5SL

Distance: 1.57 miles

Contact: tel: 02920 777646

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near CF23 8LJ

EYECARE@ST DAVIDS LTD

Address: ST DAVID MEDICAL CENTRE, PENTWYN DRIVE, PENTWYN, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF23 7SD

Distance: 0.78 miles

Contact: :

THE EYE CENTRE

Address: 10 COUNTISBURY AVENUE, LLANRUMNEY, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF3 5RN

Distance: 1.53 miles

Contact: :

EYE CENTRE OPTICIANS

Address: 10 COUNTISBURY AVENUE, LLANRUMNEY, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF3 5SJ

Distance: 1.59 miles

Contact: :

JULIAN DAVIES OPTICIANS LTD

Address: UNIT 3, LEWIS COURT, LLANEDEYRN, CARDIFF, CF23 9PL

Distance: 1.64 miles

Contact: :

ELLIOT BATEMAN LTD

Address: UNIT 3, LEWIS COURT, MAELFA, CARDIFF, CF23 9PL

Distance: 1.64 miles

Contact: :

KALSI OPTICIANS

Address: 35 CLEARWATER WAY, LAKESIDE, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF23 6DL

Distance: 1.82 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near CF23 8LJ

CYNCOED MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: DARTINGTON DRIVE, PONTPRENNAU, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF23 8SQ

Distance: 0.46 miles

Contact: tel: 029 20545260

ST. DAVIDS MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: PONTPRENNAU MEDICAL CENTR, PENTWYN DRIVE, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF23 7SD

Distance: 0.78 miles

Contact: tel: 029 20733032

LLANEDEYRN HEALTH CENTRE

Address: LLAN HEALTHCARE, WELLBEING HUB @ MAELFA, ROUND WOOD, LLANEDEYRN, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF23 9PF

Distance: 1.57 miles

Contact: tel: 029 20731671

LLANISHEN COURT SURGERY

Address: LLANISHEN COURT, LLANISHEN, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF14 5YU

Distance: 1.91 miles

Contact: tel: 029 20757025

BRYNDERWEN SURGERY

Address: CRICKHOWELL ROAD, ST MELLONS, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF3 0EF

Distance: 2.04 miles

Contact: tel: 029 20799921

NORTH CARDIFF MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: EXCALIBUR DRIVE, THORNHILL, CARDIFF, CF14 9BB

Distance: 2.10 miles

Contact: tel: 029 20764444

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Transport Links near CF23 8LJ

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: CF23 8LJ

Llanishen
Llanishen station, Station Road, Llanishen, South Glamorgan, CF14 5UW
Distance: 2.08 miles
Driving Time: 4.17 minutes
Lisvane & Thornhill
Lisvane & Thornhill station, Cherry Orchard Road, Thornhill, Cardiff, CF14 0UE
Distance: 2.19 miles
Driving Time: 4.31 minutes
Heath High Level
Heath High Level station, Heath Halt Road, Heath, Cardiff, CF23 5QT
Distance: 2.49 miles
Driving Time: 4.64 minutes
Heath Low Level
Heath Low Level station, Heath Halt Road, Heath, Cardiff, CF23 5QT
Distance: 2.49 miles
Driving Time: 4.67 minutes
Ty Glas
Ty Glas station, Field Way, Ty Glas, Cardiff, CF14 5DL
Distance: 3.16 miles
Driving Time: 6.37 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near CF23 8LJ

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near CF23 8LJ

M4 J30

Distance: 1.48 miles

Driving Time: 3.13 minutes

M4 J28

Distance: 6.00 miles

Driving Time: 7.66 minutes

M4 J32

Distance: 6.64 miles

Driving Time: 8.37 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the CF23 8LJ Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Cardiff North Boro Const
Member or Parliament	Anna McMorrin
Contact Details	Contact Anna McMorrin
Political Party	Labour

What Council is the CF23 8LJ Postcode in?

The Council for this Postcode is Caerdydd - Cardiff Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for Caerdydd - Cardiff at the following link Caerdydd - Cardiff.

How much is the Council Tax?

Caerdydd - Cardiff Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Caerdydd - Cardiff charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Planning Applications

When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.

Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.

Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the CF23 8LJ Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Cardiff council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Libraries and Archives

House Sales in CF23 8LJ

Yearly House Sales for CF23 8LJ
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2012	£196,400	£249,999	£223,200	2
2015	£280,000	£280,000	£280,000	1
2016	£327,450	£327,450	£327,450	1
2017	£290,000	£400,000	£345,000	2
2018	£420,000	£420,000	£420,000	1
2021	£425,000	£425,000	£425,000	1
2022	£475,500	£480,000	£477,750	2
2023	£550,000	£550,000	£550,000	1

Postcodes near the CF23 8LJ Postcode

CF23 8LH Clos Gwy CF23 8NA Clos Nant Mwlan CF23 8LG Clos Nant Y Cwm CF23 8GW Maes Y Wennol CF14 0SH St. Mellons Road CF14 0PF Ty-Draw Road

What Popular Supermarkets are near the CF23 8LJ Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near CF23 8LJ
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Aldi, Dartington Drive, Pontprennau, CARDIFF, CF23 8SQ	0.74 miles	Directions from CF23 8LJ to Aldi
Waitrose, Croescadarn Close, CARDIFF, CF23 8AN	0.88 miles	Directions from CF23 8LJ to Waitrose
Lidl, Caxton Place, CARDIFF, CF23 8HA	1.05 miles	Directions from CF23 8LJ to Lidl
Asda, Dering Road, Cardiff Gate Retail Park, Pontprennau, CARDIFF, CF23 8NL	1.15 miles	Directions from CF23 8LJ to Asda
Iceland, Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney, CARDIFF, CF3 5SJ	2.55 miles	Directions from CF23 8LJ to Iceland

What Popular Restaurants are near the CF23 8LJ Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near CF23 8LJ
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Service Area, Cardiff Gate, Cardiff, CF23 8RA	0.72 miles	Directions from CF23 8LJ to Service Area, Cardiff Gate
473 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 1RQ	2.90 miles	Directions from CF23 8LJ to 473 Newport Road
Cardiff St. John, Cardiff, CF10 1GL	4.09 miles	Directions from CF23 8LJ to Cardiff St. John
Junction 33, M4 Motorway, Pontyclun, CF72 8SA	5.25 miles	Directions from CF23 8LJ to Junction 33, M4 Motorway

Mcdonald's Restaurants near CF23 8LJ
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Dering Road, Cardiff Gate Retail Park, Pontprennau, CARDIFF, CF23 8NL	0.72 miles	Directions from CF23 8LJ to McDonald's, Dering Road, Cardiff Gate Retail Park, Pontprennau, CARDIFF, CF23 8NL
McDonald's, Ty Glas Avenue, Llanishen, CARDIFF, CF14 5DX	1.84 miles	Directions from CF23 8LJ to McDonald's, Ty Glas Avenue, Llanishen, CARDIFF, CF14 5DX
McDonald's, Newport Road, CARDIFF, CF23 9AE	2.77 miles	Directions from CF23 8LJ to McDonald's, Newport Road, CARDIFF, CF23 9AE
McDonald's, Excelsior Road, Excelsior Industrial Estate, CARDIFF, CF14 3AT	3.57 miles	Directions from CF23 8LJ to McDonald's, Excelsior Road, Excelsior Industrial Estate, CARDIFF, CF14 3AT

KFC Restaurants near CF23 8LJ
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Malthouse Avenue, Cardiff Gate Business Park, Pontprennau, CARDIFF, CF23 8RA	0.71 miles	Directions from CF23 8LJ to KFC Cardiff Gate - M4 services
KFC, Newport Road, CARDIFF, CF23 9AE	2.77 miles	Directions from CF23 8LJ to KFC Cardiff - Newport Road
KFC, Excelsior Road, Excelsior Industrial Estate, CARDIFF, CF14 3AT	3.57 miles	Directions from CF23 8LJ to KFC Cardiff - Excelsior Road
KFC, Queen Street, CARDIFF, CF10 2BJ	3.85 miles	Directions from CF23 8LJ to KFC Cardiff - Queen Street
KFC, Guildhall Place, CARDIFF, CF10 1EB	4.20 miles	Directions from CF23 8LJ to KFC Cardiff - St Mary Street