Van, Caerphilly
Coordinates: 51°34′16″N 3°12′22″W / 51.5711°N 3.2062°W / 51.5711; -3.2062
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| Welsh: Y Fan | |
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| Population | 5,050 (2001) |
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| OS grid reference | ST165865 |
| Principal area | Caerphilly |
| Ceremonial county | Gwent |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CAERPHILLY |
| Postcode district | CF83 |
| Dialling code | 029 |
| Police | Gwent |
| Fire | South Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
| UK Parliament | Caerphilly |
| Welsh Assembly | Caerphilly |
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Van (Welsh: Y Fan) is a suburb and community in Caerphilly county borough in Wales, situated in the east of the town of Caerphilly. It contains the vast housing estate of Lansbury Park and the estates of Castle Park, Mornington Meadows and Badgers Wood. Van mainly consists of residential properties, one industrial estate and only one public house - The Fisherman's Rest. Nearly all of the property in Van is of post war construction. The area is served by one large primary school - St James. The same name is given to the electoral ward of Caerphilly County Borough council that also covers Van. According to the United Kingdom Census 2001 Van had a population of 5,050.
For political administration Van is served by a Community Council that meets monthly.
Read more about Van, Caerphilly: Van Castle, Industrial Heritage