Birchgrove, Cardiff

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Birchgrove
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Birchgrove
Location within Cardiff
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    Country Wales
    Sovereign state United Kingdom
    Post town CARDIFF
    Postcode district CF14
    Dialling code 029
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    51°31′04″N3°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.

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    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.

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

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