- Splott (electoral ward)
Infobox Cardiff electoral ward
Electoral Ward= Splott ward
Ward
GridReference= ST200767
Population= 12,074 (2001 census)
Land Area=
PostalTown= CARDIFF
PostCode= CF24
DiallingCode= +44-29
NoofCouncillors= 3
AssemblyConstituency= Cardiff South & Penarth
Constituency= Cardiff South & PenarthSplott is an electoral ward and parish of
Cardiff ,Wales . The electoral ward includes the areas ofPengam Green ,Splott andTremorfa in the parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South & Penarth. The ward is bounded byAdamsdown andPenylan to the northwest; Rumney and Trowbridge to the north east; the Severn estuary to the south east andButetown to the south west.Splott is a traditional part of the City of Cardiff. Its name refers to the welsh word for allotments which was the use of the area prior to its conversion to housing. Most of the housing stock is Victorian in origin built during the expansion of the City's iron and steel industry to house workers in these factories.
There is a strong community focus and this is centred around churches, schools, pubs and sporting teams. Roman Catholics remain well catered for through St. Albans and the associated school. This continues to produce rugby teams of all age groups which compete in city leagues.
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