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Rumney

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Rumney Population

8,792

Population density

2,224.4 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,430

84.54%

Other White

254

2.89%

African

213

2.42%

Indian

171

1.95%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.98%

Total population: 8,789

Economics

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

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)

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
Detached	3	£350,000	£282,500	£312,500	£357,500	£363,500
Flats	10	£134,000	£85,000	£111,000	£157,500	£173,500
Semi-Detached	55	£265,000	£175,600	£218,750	£323,500	£381,500
Terraced	13	£220,000	£158,000	£190,000	£247,000	£295,800

10 years median price trend in Rumney

All postcodes in Rumney

CF34FE

Newport Road

CF33XE

Wentloog Road

Data Sources

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

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