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About

Rumney is a residential ward in the eastern part of Cardiff, bordering the River Rhymney which separates it from Newport. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, local shopping parades, and several primary schools. It contains the large Rumney Recreation Ground, a central green space with sports facilities. The ward is well-connected by major roads like Newport Road and the A48M, linking it to the city centre and motorway network.

The community is served by local institutions such as St Augustine's Church and the Eastern Leisure Centre. A notable local feature is the former Rumney Pottery site, reflecting the area's historical industrial activity alongside the river. Housing is largely a mix of interwar, postwar, and more recent developments, providing a range of property types. The overall character is that of a practical, established suburb with essential amenities for daily life.

Area overview

On average Rumney has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 21.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rumney is £43,624 per year. Rumney is home to around 8,792 people, with a population density of about 2,224.4 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
21.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rumney Population
8,792
Population density
2,224.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.27(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.56(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.94(+63%)
Shoplifting
11.72(+82%)
Vehicle crime
10.35(+261%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,430
84.54%
Other White
254
2.89%
African
213
2.42%
Indian
171
1.95%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
86
0.98%
Total population: 8,789

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,797
25.48%
No qualifications
1,754
24.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,099
15.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,052
14.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
686
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 7,053

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,278
35.49%
Owns with a mortgage
1,193
33.13%
Social rents from council
431
11.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
343
9.53%
Other social rented
279
7.75%
Total households: 3,601

Property prices in Rumney

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£259
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £300K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Rumney area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £605,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rumney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£330,000£326
Semi-Detached50£260,000£267
Terraced17£237,000£223
Flats11£138,000£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rumney

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rumney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252,500£112,250£175,000£159,000
2017£237,500£84,000£194,500£138,000
2018£227,000£100,000£205,000£177,000
2019£266,000£117,500£215,000£173,000
2020£251,000£130,000£220,000£181,750
2021£253,500£104,000£227,500£200,000
2022£330,000£106,500£265,000£230,750
2023£365,000£105,250£289,000£250,000
2024£331,000£100,000£287,500£240,000
2025£340,000£130,000£260,000£227,500
2026£452,500£130,000£290,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rumney.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rumney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227£175£168£190
2017£204£168£187£176
2018£210£183£196£192
2019£242£166£209£182
2020£201£204£208£200
2021£251£198£232£215
2022£301£215£291£239
2023£303£213£301£285
2024£308£188£281£274
2025£281£229£259£230
2026£322£163£300£330
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rumney.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rumney in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Rumney

Is Rumney safe?

Rumney records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Rumney?

The median sale price in Rumney is £250,000 (about £259 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Rumney?

Rumney scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rumney sits around rank 746 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Rumney?

The average household income in Rumney is around £43,624 per year, and 22% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Rumney?

Rumney is represented by 2 elected councillors: Bob Derbyshire (Labour Party) and Jackie Parry (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Rumney

CF33DL

Whitehall Parade

CF33HS

Harlech Road

CF33NS

Ty Fry Road

CF31TH

Wentloog Road

CF31SB

Harris Avenue

CF33NJ

Clos Telerch

CF34FU

Castle Crescent

CF33LP

Wentloog Road

CF34LL

Newport Road

CF33HZ

Laugharne Avenue

CF33LR

Rhodfar Castell

CF35TW

Newport Road

CF33PJ

Greenway Road

CF33DB

New Road

CF33BU

Ty Mawr Close

CF33AL

Uplands Road

CF33BL

Dros Y Morfa

CF33HW

Goodwick Road

CF34FG

Newport Road

CF34FB

Newport Road

CF33BD

Tyr-Y-Sarn Road

CF33NL

Maes Yr Ysgol

CF33HA

Wentloog Close

CF34DF

Newport Road

CF33AD

New Road

CF32EQ

Glyn Rhymni

CF31QA

Harris Avenue

CF33NH

Rhossilli Avenue

CF33BT

Ty Mawr Road

CF33EP

Wentloog Road

CF33AJ

Tredelerch Road

CF33AG

Ty Mawr Avenue

CF33NF

Manorbier Crescent

CF33PT

Letterston Road

CF31EY

Heron Road

CF33HE

Wentloog Road

CF33PU

Letterston Road

CF33DD

New Road

CF33BE

Brachdy Road

CF33XE

Wentloog Road

CF33JG

Llanstephan Road

CF33BS

Ty Mawr Road

CF32EP

Lakeview Business Park

CF35UF

Newport Road

CF33JF

Llangwm Place

CF33NW

Nevin Crescent

CF33EA

Wentloog Road

CF34LR

Claremont Avenue

CF31QF

Harris Avenue

CF33BH

Downton Rise

CF31QG

Relf Road

CF34FD

Newport Road

CF33JN

Ty Fry Road

CF33HT

Harlech Road

CF32EN

Pwllmawr Cottages

CF33BW

New Road

CF31XH

Rumney

CF33PY

Caer Castell Place

CF33JT

Criccieth Road

CF34LS

Claremont Crescent

CF31PZ

Mullins Avenue

CF32HP

Lamby Way

CF33JW

Caeglas Road

CF33EF

New Road

CF33PF

Llandudno Road

CF33BN

New Road

CF34FA

Newport Road

CF31UG

Meadvale Road

CF34LJ

Newport Road

CF32EY

Eastgate Business Park

CF31UF

Meadvale Road

CF33AW

Holmsview Close

CF34BB

Castle Rise

CF33LN

Wentloog Road

CF33JQ

Trelawney Avenue

CF34LQ

Linden Grove

CF31QE

Harris Avenue

CF33AE

New Road

CF33AU

Brachdy Close

CF33JA

Llanstephan Road

CF33LJ

Heol Telerch

CF31YA

Wentloog Road

CF33NA

Maxwell Road

CF33LF

Heron Road

CF33JP

Ty Fry Avenue

CF33PP

Greenway Road

CF34FT

Castle Avenue

CF34LH

Newport Road

CF33JR

Trelawney Crescent

CF33LU

Witla Court Road

CF33EG

The Avenue

CF33LT

Witla Court Road

CF33BA

Church Road

CF33HF

Wentloog Road

CF33JJ

Ty Fry Road

CF33DR

Rumney

CF31UL

Greenway Road

CF33DS

Ty Mawr Road

CF33AS

Brachdy Lane

CF33LY

South View Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.