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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 moderate crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
105
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
47.88(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.61(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.42(+66%)
Public order
10.69(+20%)
Shoplifting
10.24(+48%)
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

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £253,000 in Rumney area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £435,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rumney 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 Rumney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£350,000
Flats10£134,000
Semi-Detached55£265,000
Terraced13£220,000

10 years median price trend in Rumney

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rumney.

All postcodes in Rumney

CF33AA

New Road

CF34FA

Newport Road

CF33LH

Rumney

CF33ND

Manorbier Crescent

CF33EG

The Avenue

CF33LN

Wentloog Road

CF33NR

Ty Fry Close

CF31XH

Rumney

CF34FT

Castle Avenue

CF32EX

Lamby Industrial Park

CF33PL

Greenway Road

CF32ET

Waterside Business Park

CF33AG

Ty Mawr Avenue

CF33NY

Rhossilli Road

CF33PG

Llandudno Road

CF33AT

Rompney Terrace

CF33AD

New Road

CF33JL

Ty Fry Road

CF31UG

Meadvale Road

CF32HP

Lamby Way

CF33AR

Brachdy Lane

CF33BX

Primrose Close

CF31XQ

Greenway Road

CF33AP

Highlands

CF33EF

New Road

CF34LR

Claremont Avenue

CF33BR

Quarry Dale

CF33LR

Rhodfar Castell

CF34DJ

Newport Road

CF35TW

Newport Road

CF32ED

Wentloog Road

CF33JB

Llanstephan Road

CF33AF

Ty Mawr Avenue

CF33BD

Tyr-Y-Sarn Road

CF34LQ

Linden Grove

CF33NL

Maes Yr Ysgol

CF33PB

Penrhos Crescent

CF34BB

Castle Rise

CF34FB

Newport Road

CF34LL

Newport Road

CF33AN

Uplands Road

CF33AQ

Northlands

CF33AS

Brachdy Lane

CF33HX

Goodwick Road

CF33LT

Witla Court Road

CF34FF

Newport Road

CF33BF

Glyn Rhymni

CF33DP

The Walk

CF33HZ

Laugharne Avenue

CF33NQ

Ty Fry Gardens

CF33JW

Caeglas Road

CF33AW

Holmsview Close

CF33HF

Wentloog Road

CF33HU

Langland Road

CF33JU

Caeglas Road

CF33JY

Caeglas Avenue

CF33BZ

Parish Gardens

CF34FG

Newport Road

CF31EY

Heron Road

CF31PZ

Mullins Avenue

CF33BA

Church Road

CF33HH

Pwllmawr Avenue

CF33NJ

Clos Telerch

CF33PD

Llandudno Road

CF33DB

New Road

CF33HW

Goodwick Road

CF33JN

Ty Fry Road

CF33LA

Barmouth Road

CF33NE

Manorbier Crescent

CF34FU

Castle Crescent

CF31QB

Harris Avenue

CF33AJ

Tredelerch Road

CF33BN

New Road

CF33DN

Whitehall Place

CF33LB

Caswell Road

CF33PY

Caer Castell Place

CF33BG

Brachdy Road

CF33BQ

Quarry Dale

CF33NP

Ty Fry Gardens

CF33BP

New Road

CF33EB

Wentloog Road

CF33LE

Farmleigh

CF33LP

Wentloog Road

CF31QA

Harris Avenue

CF31UJ

Newport Road

CF33AY

Greenway Road

CF33HL

Greenway Road

CF33NS

Ty Fry Road

CF33PH

Greenway Road

CF33AL

Uplands Road

CF33EP

Wentloog Road

CF33JT

Criccieth Road

CF33NW

Nevin Crescent

CF32EP

Lakeview Business Park

CF33BH

Downton Rise

CF33LY

South View Drive

CF34DF

Newport Road

CF34LH

Newport Road

CF32EH

Mardy Road

CF33HT

Harlech Road

Data Sources

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