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About

Rumney sits on the eastern edge of Cardiff, bordered by the River Rhymney to the east. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing estates and local shopping parades serving the community.

The landscape is marked by the large, open fields of Rumney Great Wharf, reclaimed salt marshes that separate the residential streets from the Bristol Channel. This expanse of grassland and reens provides a distinct, flat horizon against the urban backdrop.

Area overview

On average Rumney has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rumney is £45,614 per year. Rumney is home to around 5,799 people, with a population density of about 2,145.2 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

N/A

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Rumney Population

5,799

Population density

2,145.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

25.52(-25%)

Vehicle crime

9.66(+237%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.21(-15%)

Anti-social behaviour

4.83(-63%)

Shoplifting

4.14(-36%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

5,070

87.44%

Indian

123

2.12%

Other White

104

1.79%

African

1.22%

Other Asian

1.12%

Total population: 5,798

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,318

27.71%

No qualifications

1,044

21.95%

Level 3 (A level)

780

16.4%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

711

14.95%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

437

9.19%

Total 16+ residents: 4,756

Housing

Owns outright

990

41.37%

Owns with a mortgage

840

35.1%

Private landlord or letting agency

205

8.57%

Social rents from council

172

7.19%

Other social rented

129

5.39%

Total households: 2,393

Property prices in Rumney

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Rumney area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £435,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Rumney over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	6	£144,000	£91,250	£117,000	£157,500	£173,500
Detached	3	£285,000	£257,438	£269,688	£317,500	£343,500
Terraced	9	£230,000	£184,000	£190,800	£267,000	£295,600
Semi-Detached	49	£290,000	£192,000	£251,000	£325,000	£378,000

10 years median price trend in Rumney

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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