Birchgrove, Cardiff Explained

Country:Wales
Constituency Welsh Assembly:Cardiff North
Coordinates:51.5178°N -3.2014°W
Official Name:Birchgrove
Unitary Wales:Cardiff
Lieutenancy Wales:Cardiff
Constituency Westminster:Cardiff North
Post Town:CARDIFF
Postcode District:CF14
Postcode Area:CF
Dial Code:029
Static Image Name:The Birchgrove, Cardiff - geograph.org.uk - 1716017.jpg
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Static Image Caption:The Birchgrove

Birchgrove (Welsh: Llwynfedw) is a district of the city of Cardiff stretching between Llanishen and the Gabalfa interchange, along the A469 Caerphilly road.

It centres on a crossroads dominated by the Birchgrove pub which also lies between Heath and Whitchurch. Heath Park and University Hospital of Wales adjoin.It differentiates from the ward of Heath in which it lies, by being a busy, hustle and bustle type of area, with rows of small shops and eateries and for the most part being dominated by terraced housing.

There is a school in the area called Birchgrove Primary School. There are approximately 420 children attending that school, but not much is notable about it.

Opposite the school is a post office. They sell sweets, crisps, and drinks, but most importantly, take post from you if you need to send it to somewhere.

Near the pub is a row of different shops, all selling different things. There are fish and chip shops, Indian food places, and just general cafes and nail parlours.

The area is served by Birchgrove railway station on the Coryton Line, and by the Capital City Green bus service.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: BBC - Who Do You Think You Are? - Past Stories - Colin Jackson. 2020-07-18. www.bbc.co.uk. en-GB.
  2. Web site: About. 2020-07-18. Geraint Thomas. en-US.