About The Downs
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Vale of Glamorgan is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Vale of Glamorgan Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Wales.
It is located within the county of , which is a part of the nation of Wales. It's 137.1 miles West from central London., 5 miles West from Cardiff, 29.83 miles West from Bristol and 30.4 miles East from Swansea.
THE DOWNS is within the Post Town of CARDIFF
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Map of The Downs
| Street Crime (updated 09/09/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA W02000239 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
Green = Very Low Yellow = Low Orange = High Red = Very High |
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| Postcodes | ||
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Postcodes for The Downs |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: South Wales |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Downs | |
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| Latitude | 51.461939 |
| Longitude | -3.284817 |
| OS Easting (X): | 310753 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 174499 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST108745 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:56 |
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| Sunset | 19:15 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | St-Athan 21 September 2024 at 17:00 (7.76 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 19.1°C (81.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (6 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | W00005882 & W00005990 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers & Renting Rural Retirement |
| Average Age | 43.53 & 48.57 |
| Area Population | 2289.00 & 1165.00 |
| Male Population | 1147.00 & 556.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 1142.00 & 609.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 8 & 5 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | W01001113 &W01001136 |
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| LSOA Name: | The Vale of Glamorgan 003A &The Vale of Glamorgan 003D |
| SOA Code: | 2b &8a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | W02000239 |
| MSOA Name: | The Vale of Glamorgan 003 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Culverhouse Cross Extra |
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| Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff, CF5 6XQ |
| 0345 026 9552 |
| Distance: 0.56 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Culverhouse Cross Extra |
| Tesco Ely Cardiff Express |
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| 225-229 Cowbridge Rd, West Cardiff, CF5 5TD |
| 0345 671 9521 |
| Distance: 1.83 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Ely Cardiff Express |
| Tesco Barry Superstore |
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| Stirling Rd, Shopping Precinct, Barry, CF62 8NX |
| 0345 677 9040 |
| Distance: 3.25 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Barry Superstore |
| Asda Leckwith Road |
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| Capital Retail Park-Leckwith Road, Cardiff, CF11 8AZ |
| 029 2072 9620 |
| Distance: 3.36 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Leckwith Road |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01446 - Barry |
| Area Code: 029 - Cardiff |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Vale of Glamorgan |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry &CF63 4RU |
| Telephone Number: 01446 700 111 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Vale of Glamorgan |
| The Member of Parliament is Kanishka Narayan |
| Details for the MP Kanishka Narayan on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Kanishka Narayan on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Kanishka Narayan won with a majority of 4,216 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 74,465 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Peterston-super-Ely &Wenvoe Ward |
| Community Council: St. Georges-super-Ely & Wenvoe |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
Wales Primary Schools
St. Francis R. C. Primary Sch.
Address: St. Francis R. C. Primary Sch., Wilson Road, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 4JL
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: 02920 591989
Pencaerau Primary
Address: Pencaerau Primary, Cyntwell Avenue, Caerau, Cardiff, CF5 5QN
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 02920 599224
St Fagans Church In Wales
Address: St Fagans Church In Wales, Drope Road, Michaelston Super Ely, Cardiff, CF5 4SZ
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 02920 670569
Gwenfo C/W Primary School
Address: Gwenfo C/W Primary School, Old Port Road, Wenvoe, Cardiff, CF5 6AN
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 02920 593225
Hywel Dda Primary School
Address: Hywel Dda Primary School, Cambria Road, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 4PD
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 02920 591275
Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Caerau
Address: Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Caerau, Caerau Lane, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 5QZ
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 02920 599469
St Nicholas C/W Primary School
Address: St Nicholas C/W Primary School, St Nicholas, Cardiff, CF5 6SG
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01446 760239
Wales Secondary Schools
Mary Immaculate High School
Address: Mary Immaculate High School, Caerau Lane, Wenvoe, Cardiff, CF5 5QZ
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 02920 593465
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 29 WILSON ROAD, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF5 4LL
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
PARK VIEW HEALTH CENTRE
Address: TRESEDER WAY, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF5 5NU
Distance: 2.38 miles
Contact: :
TRELAI PARK DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 122 COWBRIDGE ROAD WEST, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF5 5BT
Distance: 2.42 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 26A COWBRIDGE ROAD WEST, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF5 5BS
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6A FAIRWATER GREEN, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF5 3BA
Distance: 2.67 miles
Contact: :
FAIRWATER DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 50 PENTREBANE ROAD, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF5 3RE
Distance: 2.82 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
WOODLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 1 GREENFARM ROAD, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF5 4RG
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 029 20591444
WESTWAY SURGERY
Address: 1 WILSON ROAD, ELY, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF5 4LJ
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: tel: 029 20592351
THE CAERAU LANE SURGERY
Address: GREENMOUNT SURGERY, 25 CHURCH ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 5LQ
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: tel: 029 20591855
ELY BRIDGE SURGERY
Address: 23 MILL ROAD, ELY, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF5 4AD
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: tel: 029 20561808
FAIRWATER HEALTH CENTRE
Address: PLASMAWR ROAD, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF5 3JT
Distance: 2.74 miles
Contact: tel: 029 20566291
MEDDYGFA LANSDOWNE SURGERY
Address: AFON ELAI PARTNERSHIP, SANATORIUM ROAD, CARDIFF, CF11 8DG
Distance: 3.15 miles
Contact: tel: 029 20395115
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO EXTRA, CULVERHOUSE CROSS, CARDIFF, CF5 6XQ
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 02920 051106
KNIGHTS WILSON ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 3 WILSON ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 4LJ
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: tel: 02920 591144
WILSON ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 35 WILSON ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 4LL
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: tel: 02921 509430
KNIGHTS CAERAU LANE PHARMACY
Address: 40 CAERAU LANE, CARDIFF, CF5 5HQ
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: tel: 02920 598080
KNIGHTS MILL ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 23A MILL ROAD, ELY, CARDIFF, CF5 4AE
Distance: 2.59 miles
Contact: tel: 02920 566889
LLOYDS PHARMACY
Address: 1-2 CHESTNUT ROAD, FAIRWATER, CARDIFF, CF5 3HR
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: tel: 02920 563828
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Waun-Gron Park Station is 2.99 miles away.
Address: Waun-Gron Park station, Waungron Road, Waungron Park, Cardiff, CF5 2BN
Waun-Gron Park is situated on the South Wales Main Line|Maesteg Line|Cardiff City Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Waun-Gron Park Station is an unstaffed station.
Fairwater Station is 3.11 miles away.
Address: Fairwater station, Pwllmelin Road, Fairwater, South Glamorgan, CF5 3QE
Fairwater is situated on the Cardiff City Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Fairwater Station is an unstaffed station.