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Heath (Y Mynydd Bychan)

Ward in Cardiff, Wales

Coordinates:51.513, -3.197
OS grid ref:ST 17 80
Dialling code: 029 (Cardiff)
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Heath sits to the north of Cardiff in Wales, centred on a largely residential suburb surrounded by generous green space. Heath Park is a notable feature - woodlands, ponds and sports pitches that draw dog walkers and families - while the presence of the University Hospital of Wales and a Cardiff University campus gives the area a strong healthcare and academic focus.

The neighbourhood combines Victorian and interwar housing with quieter post-war streets, producing a mix of long-standing families, students and medical professionals. Local shops and community groups contribute to a civic feel, and the ward’s history of growth around the hospital and university has shaped both its economy and social character.

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Transport links

  • Cardiff Airport 10.2 miles16.4 km
  • Bristol Airport 22.5 miles36.2 km
  • Ty Glas Railway Station 0.6 miles0.9 km
  • Birchgrove Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km

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Schools in Heath

  • Birchgrove Primary School Primary
  • Ton-Yr-Ywen Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Vita Student Cardiff College 1.9 miles3 km
  • Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 2.4 miles3.8 km
  • St. David's Shopping centre 2.4 miles3.9 km
  • Millennium Stadium Stadium 2.5 miles4 km
  • Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 2.5 miles4 km
  • Cardiff City Stadium 2.7 miles4.3 km
  • Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 2.8 miles4.5 km
  • Cardiff University University 3.1 miles4.9 km
  • Craig Llysfaen Mountains 3.4 miles5.4 km
  • St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 3.8 miles6.1 km
  • Grangemoor Park Nature reserve 4 miles6.4 km
  • Hensol Castle Estate 7.3 miles11.8 km