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The Birchgrove
Birchgrove is located in Cardiff
Birchgrove
Birchgrove
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Country Wales
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town CARDIFF
Postcode district CF14
Dialling code 029
Police South Wales
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51°31′04″N 3°12′05″W / 51.517778°N 3.201389°W / 51.517778; -3.201389

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.

BirchgroveRailwayStation
Birchgrove Station on the Coryton Line is served by Transport for Wales

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.

Notable people

  • Colin Jackson (1967-) Former hurdler and presenter, grew up on Cromwell Road in Birchgrove, attending Birchgrove Primary School.
  • Geraint Thomas, Winner of the Tour de France 2018. Grew up on Coronation Road in Birchgrove.
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