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Machen and Rudry

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About

The Machen and Rudry ward encompasses a series of small villages and hamlets set within the steep, wooded valleys north of Caerphilly. The area is defined by its topography, with residential settlements like Bedwas and Trethomas situated along the river corridors, while more rural communities perch on the surrounding hillsides. This creates a distinct separation between the built environment and the extensive tracts of forestry and open countryside that dominate the landscape.

The ward's history is closely linked to the industrial past of the South Wales Valleys, with former colliery sites now largely reclaimed by nature. A narrow-gauge railway, originally built to serve local industry, now operates as a heritage tourist line, running steam locomotives through the scenic valley. The geography naturally directs activity and travel along the valley floors, with the M4 motorway forming a prominent northern boundary, separating the ward from the city of Newport.

Area overview

On average Machen and Rudry has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Machen and Rudry is £47,698 per year. Machen and Rudry is home to around 5,124 people, with a population density of about 163.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Machen and Rudry Population
5,124
Population density
163 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.89(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.22(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.78(+108%)
Public order
11.32(+27%)
Other theft
5.46(+8%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,847
94.58%
Other White
75
1.46%
Indian
57
1.11%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
25
0.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
24
0.47%
Total population: 5,125

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,440
35.49%
No qualifications
748
18.44%
Level 3 (A level)
621
15.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
553
13.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
375
9.24%
Total 16+ residents: 4,057

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
842
39.31%
Owns with a mortgage
672
31.37%
Social rents from council
408
19.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
150
7%
Other forms of private rent
34
1.59%
Total households: 2,142

Property prices in Machen and Rudry

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Machen and Rudry area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £515,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Machen and Rudry in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Machen and Rudry over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£390,000
Flats1£450,000
Semi-Detached18£245,000
Terraced15£192,500

10 years median price trend in Machen and Rudry

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Machen and Rudry.

All postcodes in Machen and Rudry

CF838PR

Napier Street

CF838QB

Brynheulog Terrace

CF833DP

Starbuck Street

CF838NP

Greenmeadow Cottages

CF838SD

Graig View

CF838SQ

Oak Lane

CF838PS

Siloam Hill

CF838QH

Wesley Hill

CF838TY

Keble Court

CF838NZ

Green Row

CF838PQ

Pandy Lane

CF838SA

Chatham

CF838TT

Shelley Court

CF833DD

Rudry Road

CF838PT

Alma Street

CF838TZ

Machen and Rudry

CF838ND

The Crescent

CF838TR

Milton Place

CF838RS

Oakfield Gardens

CF838LY

Tyn-Y-Coedcae

CF838PH

Forge Road

CF838RF

Danygraig

CF838TH

Machen and Rudry

CF833JQ

Cwrt Griffin

CF838LB

Min Yr Afon

CF838NN

Waterloo Terrace

CF838TQ

Grays Gardens

CF838NE

Riverside Terrace

CF838NQ

Machen and Rudry

CF838NT

Ty Newydd

CF838SP

Royal Oak Close

CF838PJ

Church Street

CF838QA

Mountain View

NP108GG

Machen and Rudry

CF838SB

Chatham

CF838UH

Rhyd-Y-Gwern Lane

CF838NG

Cae Bach

CF838PB

Greenmeadow

CF838TS

Milton Place

CF838SE

Graig View

CF36XX

Minorca Cottages

CF838RE

Summerfield Lane

CF838RN

Penrhiw Lane

CF838SN

Royal Oak

CF838PP

Lewis Street

CF838QJ

Wesley Hill

CF838SR

Royal Oak

CF838TN

Grays Gardens

CF833DE

Graig Llan

CF833DL

Garth Place

CF838PW

Station Terrace

CF838TA

Herrick Place

CF833DS

Pentwyngwyn Road

CF838LA

Tyn Y Waun Road

CF838NL

Waterloo Place

CF36XR

Tai Derwen

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.