Postcode CF83 8NS is located in a rural town, within the Machen and Rudry ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Machen area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 85% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Machen is £47,884 per year. The nearest station is Crosskeys, about 2.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Machen has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,665 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.
Machen has a very low crime rate, with approximately 12.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Machen is £47,884 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF83 8NS.
The nearest station is Crosskeys located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Machen and Rudry area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £540,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £270,000 | £282 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £252,500 | £280 |
| Terraced | 16 | £217,500 | £266 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £303,500 | £159,950 | £125,000 |
| 2017 | £335,000 | £160,000 | £125,250 |
| 2018 | £364,975 | £155,000 | £133,000 |
| 2019 | £335,000 | £172,000 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | £309,000 | £195,000 | £178,500 |
| 2021 | £385,000 | £220,000 | £162,750 |
| 2022 | £410,500 | £240,000 | £178,000 |
| 2023 | £440,000 | £231,250 | £171,250 |
| 2024 | £420,000 | £267,500 | £165,000 |
| 2025 | £382,500 | £250,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £270,000 | £275,000 | £225,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £207 | £155 | £126 |
| 2017 | £198 | £167 | £173 |
| 2018 | £225 | £172 | £169 |
| 2019 | £239 | £178 | £135 |
| 2020 | £215 | £190 | £209 |
| 2021 | £261 | £211 | £189 |
| 2022 | £277 | £237 | £239 |
| 2023 | £269 | £249 | £215 |
| 2024 | £305 | £262 | £232 |
| 2025 | £312 | £264 | £266 |
| 2026 | £282 | £301 | £270 |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF83 8NS.
In the CF83 8NS postcode area, located within Machen, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF83 8NS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Machen Stores | 85 Commercial Road, Machen, CF83 8PG | Walking directions to Machen Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 70 Commercial Road, Machen, CF83 8PG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Elected local representatives for CF83 8NS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amanda McConnell
Machen and Rudry - Elected 5 May 2022
Chris Morgan
Machen and Rudry - Elected 5 May 2022
Chris Evans
Caerphilly - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF83 8NS records about 13 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CF83 8NS in Machen is £250,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to CF83 8NS, including Machen Primary School and Wyclif Independent Christian School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CF83 8NS scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,665 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Caerphilly covering CF83 8NS is Chris Evans (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Amanda McConnell (Labour Party) and Chris Morgan (Labour Party).
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.