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Birchgrove () is a district of the 
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. Opposite the school is a post office.
The area is served by Birchgrove railway station on the Coryton Line, and by the Capital City Green bus service.
www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Birchgrove and surrounding area
Districts of Cardiff {{Cardiff-geo-stub
city
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of Cardiff
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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. Opposite the school is a post office.
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.References
External links
www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Birchgrove and surrounding area
Districts of Cardiff {{Cardiff-geo-stub