The CF71 7BQ Postcode in Cowbridge

CF71 7BQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (CF71) is called the outward code. The part after the space (7BQ) 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:

  1. Postal Area. In our case CF which means Cardiff.
  2. Postal District. In our case CF71.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case CF71 7.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BQ.

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 CF71 7BQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is VALE OF GLAMORGAN DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the CF71 7BQ postcode have the street address of Grays Walk

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CF71 7BQ postcode is home to a bustling 31 residents!

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

CF71 7BQ is within Y Bont-Faen.

The CF71 7BQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in CF71 7BQ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached.

Most properties in CF71 7BQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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Property TypePercentage
Residential100%
Commercial0%
Public0%

Map Coordinates for CF71 7BQ

Latitude51.4614973383
Longitude-3.44187821149

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Weather Forecast for CF71 7BQ

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rainLight rain7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 78.00%SE 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 77.00%SSE 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 68.00%S 20 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 62.00%WSW 25 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 36.00%SW 16 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 4.00%SSW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 4.00%S 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 6.00%SSE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 27.00%S 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 60.00%SSW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 60.00%SW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 32.00%SW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 8.00%SSW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 3.00%SSW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 3.00%S 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 2.00%SSE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 6.00%S 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 12.00%S 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 28.00%S 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 3.00%SSE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 2.00%SE 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 8.00%ESE 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 9.00%ESE 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 4.00%E 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 7.00%ESE 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 5.00%ESE 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 26.00%ESE 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 7.00%E 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 6.00%ENE 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 8.00%ENE 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 8.00%ENE 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 8.00%NNW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 10.00%N 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 12.00%S 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 13.00%SSW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 12.00%SSW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 8.00%WSW 7 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the CF71 7BQ Postcode?

Download Speeds For CF71 7BQ

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps29.900
Median Mbps32.100
Maximum Mbps50.510

CF71 7BQ has an average download speed of 29.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).

715 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

7% of postcodes (88,585) have slower broadband speeds.

92% of postcodes (1,095,341) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For CF71 7BQ

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps5.500
Median Mbps6.500
Maximum Mbps7.720

CF71 7BQ has an average upload speed of 5.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).

3,044 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

7% of postcodes (86,767) have slower upload speeds.

92% of postcodes (1,094,830) have faster upload speeds.

Nearest Schools to the CF71 7BQ Postcode

Primary Schools

St Michael's Church of England First School

Address: Watery Lane, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5NY

Headteacher: Mr Richard Smith

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-06-12)

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Distance: 17.76 miles

School Website

Contact: 01643702759

St Michael's Church of England First School

Address: Watery Lane, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5NY

Headteacher: Mrs Sonia Watters

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2013-06-12)

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Distance: 17.76 miles

Contact:

Minehead First School

Address: Townsend Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RG

Headteacher: Mrs Gemma Chapman

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2021-07-01)

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Distance: 18.03 miles

School Website

Contact: 01643702938

Secondary Schools

Minehead Middle School

Address: Ponsford Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RH

Headteacher: Mrs Laura Mackie

Ofsted Rating: Serious Weaknesses (as of 2023-01-25)

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Distance: 18.12 miles

School Website

Contact: 01643704191

West Somerset College

Address: Bircham Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AY

Headteacher: Zoe Stucki

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-05-17)

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Distance: 18.34 miles

School Website

Contact: 01643706061

Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School

Address: North Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4SW

Headteacher: Mr David McGrath

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-06-21)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 21.95 miles

School Website

Contact: 01984632581

Higher Schools

Weston College

Address: Knightstone Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 2AL

Headteacher: Dr Paul Phillips

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2013-12-13)

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Distance: 32.71 miles

Contact: 01934411411

Bridgwater and Taunton College

Address: Bath Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4PZ

Headteacher: Mr Andy Berry

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-03-08)

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Distance: 38.82 miles

School Website

Contact: 01278455464

Richard Huish College

Address: South Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3DZ

Headteacher: Ms Emma Fielding

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2022-04-29)

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Distance: 39.52 miles

School Website

Contact: 01823320800

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near CF71 7BQ

Y BONT FAEN DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 64B-64C EASTGATE, COWBRIDGE, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF71 7AB

Distance: 0.14 miles

Contact: :

COWBRIDGE DENTAL CARE LIMITED

Address: 30 HIGH STREET, COWBRIDGE, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF71 7AG

Distance: 0.25 miles

Contact: :

COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTD

Address: 30 HIGH STREET, COWBRIDGE, CF71 7AG

Distance: 0.25 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 81 HIGH STREET, COWBRIDGE, CF71 7AF

Distance: 0.37 miles

Contact: :

WYNDHAM HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: WYNDHAM HOUSE, BOVERTON ROAD, LLANTWIT MAJOR, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF61 1XZ

Distance: 4.05 miles

Contact: :

ELLEN DAVIES DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 4A BARONS CLOSE HOUSE, EAST STREET, LLANTWIT MAJOR, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF61 1XY

Distance: 4.10 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near CF71 7BQ

SYLVIA WILLIAMS CHEMIST

Address: 34 HIGH STREET, COWBRIDGE, CF71 7AG

Distance: 0.25 miles

Contact: tel: 01446 773588

COWBRIDGE PHARMACY

Address: COWBRIDGE&VALE MED CENTRE, THE BROAD SHOARD, COWBRIDGE, CF71 7DA

Distance: 0.53 miles

Contact: tel: 01446 774072

SHEPPARDS PHARMACY

Address: 1 TY ISAF, LLANHARRY, PONTYCLUN, CF72 9LJ

Distance: 3.65 miles

Contact: tel: 01443 225437

BOOTS

Address: 7 BOVERTON ROAD, LLANTWIT MAJOR, CF61 1XZ

Distance: 4.05 miles

Contact: tel: 01446 792300

WELL

Address: 5 BOVERTON ROAD, LLANTWIT MAJOR, CF61 1XZ

Distance: 4.05 miles

Contact: tel: 01446 792267

ST. ATHAN PHARMACY

Address: THE SQUARE, ST. ATHAN, BARRY, CF62 4PF

Distance: 4.24 miles

Contact: tel: 01446 751568

Nearest Opticians

Opticians near CF71 7BQ

O'SULLIVAN OPTICIANS

Address: 89 EASTGATE, COWBRIDGE, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF71 7AA

Distance: 0.12 miles

Contact: :

ROBERT E LLOYD

Address: 49 HIGH STREET, COWBRIDGE, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF71 7AE

Distance: 0.28 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (COWBRIDGE)

Address: 27 HIGH STREET, COWBRIDGE, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF71 7AE

Distance: 0.28 miles

Contact: :

DAVID DAVIES

Address: 62 BRYN CELYN, LLANHARRY, PONTYCLUN, MID GLAMORGAN, CF72 9ZE

Distance: 3.87 miles

Contact: :

GWYNETH J MORGAN OPTOMETRIST

Address: GWYNFA, BOVERTON ROAD, LLANTWIT MAJOR, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF61 1XZ

Distance: 4.05 miles

Contact: :

NINA DAVIES OPTICIANS

Address: 6 BARONS CLOSE HOUSE, EAST STREET, LLANTWIT MAJOR, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF61 1XY

Distance: 4.10 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near CF71 7BQ

COWBRIDGE & VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: COWBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE, THE BROADSHOARD, COWBRIDGE, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF71 7DA

Distance: 0.53 miles

Contact: tel: 01446 772237

WESTERN VALE FAMILY PRACTICE

Address: THE BROADSHOARD, COWBRIDGE, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF71 7DA

Distance: 0.53 miles

Contact: tel: 01446 772383

ST ATHAN MEDICAL FACILITY

Address: ST ATHAN MEDICAL FACILTY, ST ATHAN, BARRY, CF62 4WA

Distance: 3.58 miles

Contact: tel: 01446 797479

ERYL SURGERY

Address: LLANTWIT MAJOR & COASTAL, MEDICAL PRACTICE STATION, STATION ROAD, LLANTWIT MAJOR, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF61 1ST

Distance: 4.02 miles

Contact: tel: 01446 793444

THE MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: HEOL-YR-ONNEN, PENCOED, BRIDGEND, MID GLAMORGAN, CF35 5PF

Distance: 4.85 miles

Contact: tel: 01656 867900

OLD SCHOOL SURGERY

Address: SCHOOL STREET, PONTYCLUN, MID GLAMORGAN, CF72 9AA

Distance: 4.86 miles

Contact: tel: 01443 222567

Transport Links near CF71 7BQ

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: CF71 7BQ

  • Pontyclun
    Pontyclun station, Station Approach, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF72 9DS
    Distance: 5.59 miles
    Driving Time: 10.57 minutes
  • Llantwit Major
    Llantwit Major station, Llanmaes Road, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, CF61 1ST
    Distance: 5.90 miles
    Driving Time: 10.63 minutes
  • Llanharan
    Llanharan station, Chapel Road, Llanharan, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF72 9QA
    Distance: 6.55 miles
    Driving Time: 13.28 minutes
  • Pencoed
    Pencoed station, The Square, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 5NP
    Distance: 6.93 miles
    Driving Time: 12.16 minutes
  • Rhoose Cardiff International Airport
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airpor, off Torbay Terrace, Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 3HB
    Distance: 9.17 miles
    Driving Time: 16.96 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near CF71 7BQ

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near CF71 7BQ

M4 J35
Distance: 6.80 miles
Driving Time: 11.36 minutes
M4 J34
Distance: 7.96 miles
Driving Time: 14.64 minutes
M4 J36
Distance: 9.43 miles
Driving Time: 15.11 minutes
M4 J33
Distance: 9.78 miles
Driving Time: 16.40 minutes
M4 J32
Distance: 14.72 miles
Driving Time: 17.99 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the CF71 7BQ Postcode?

Westminster ConstituencyVale of Glamorgan Co Const
Member or Parliament
Alun Cairns
Alun Cairns
Contact DetailsContact Alun Cairns
Political PartyConservative

What Council is the CF71 7BQ Postcode in?

The Council for this Postcode is Bro Morgannwg - the Vale of Glamorgan 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 Bro Morgannwg - the Vale of Glamorgan at the following link Bro Morgannwg - the Vale of Glamorgan.

How much is the Council Tax?

Bro Morgannwg - the Vale of Glamorgan 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 Bro Morgannwg - the Vale of Glamorgan 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 CF71 7BQ Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Vale of Glamorgan 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

House Sales in CF71 7BQ

Yearly House Sales for CF71 7BQ
YearHighLowAverageSales
2011£249,999£249,999£249,9991
2013£280,000£280,000£280,0001
2018£250,000£280,000£265,0002
2019£400,000£400,000£400,0001
2020£315,000£315,000£315,0001
2021£277,500£277,500£277,5001

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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What Popular Supermarkets are near the CF71 7BQ Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near CF71 7BQ
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Waitrose, High Street, COWBRIDGE, CF71 7AG0.42 miles Directions from CF71 7BQ to Waitrose
Aldi, Glamorgan Vale Retail Park, Talbot Green, PONTYCLUN, CF72 8RP9.17 miles Directions from CF71 7BQ to Aldi
Asda, Glamorgan Vale Retail Park, Talbot Green, PONTYCLUN, CF72 8RP9.17 miles Directions from CF71 7BQ to Asda
Morrisons, Pontypridd Road, PORTH, CF39 9BA16.62 miles Directions from CF71 7BQ to Morrisons
Asda, Rhondda Road, PONTYPRIDD, CF37 1HF16.99 miles Directions from CF71 7BQ to Asda

What Popular Restaurants are near the CF71 7BQ Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near CF71 7BQ
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Culverhouse Cross Retail Park, Cardiff, CF5 6EH7.22 miles Directions from CF71 7BQ to Culverhouse Cross Retail Park
Junction 36, M4 Motorway, Bridgend, CF32 9RW7.68 miles Directions from CF71 7BQ to Junction 36, M4 Motorway
Burger King, Barry, CF63 4BA8.47 miles Directions from CF71 7BQ to Burger King
Trecco Bay Holiday Park, Porthcawl, CF36 5PW10.45 miles Directions from CF71 7BQ to Trecco Bay Holiday Park

Mcdonald's Restaurants near CF71 7BQ
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Pencoed, BRIDGEND, CF35 5HY4.29 miles Directions from CF71 7BQ to McDonald's, Pencoed, BRIDGEND, CF35 5HY
McDonald's, Glamorgan Vale Retail Park, Talbot Green, PONTYCLUN, CF72 8RP5.70 miles Directions from CF71 7BQ to McDonald's, Glamorgan Vale Retail Park, Talbot Green, PONTYCLUN, CF72 8RP
McDonald's, Picton Court Retail Park, Waterton, BRIDGEND, CF31 3XX5.87 miles Directions from CF71 7BQ to McDonald's, Picton Court Retail Park, Waterton, BRIDGEND, CF31 3XX
McDonald's, Valegate Retail Park, Copthorne Way, CARDIFF, CF5 6EH7.25 miles Directions from CF71 7BQ to McDonald's, Valegate Retail Park, Copthorne Way, CARDIFF, CF5 6EH

KFC Restaurants near CF71 7BQ
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Hernston Retail Park, BRIDGEND, CF31 3ND5.90 miles Directions from CF71 7BQ to KFC Bridgend - Hernston Business Park
KFC, Designer Outlet Village, The Derwen, BRIDGEND, CF32 9SH7.36 miles Directions from CF71 7BQ to KFC Bridgend - The Designer Outlet
KFC, Heol Ceiniog, BARRY, CF63 4BA8.43 miles Directions from CF71 7BQ to KFC Barry - Heol Ceinog
KFC, Heol Y Pwll, Parc Nantgarw, Nantgarw, CARDIFF, CF15 7QW10.08 miles Directions from CF71 7BQ to KFC Cardiff - Nant Garw
KFC, Fford Fred Keenor, CARDIFF, CF11 8ER10.22 miles Directions from CF71 7BQ to KFC Cardiff - Leckwith Road