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CF83 8RD

Ridgeway

Machen and Rudry

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Detailed insights for CF83 8RD

Overview

Postcode CF83 8RD is located in an urban city, within the Machen and Rudry ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Bedwas & Trethomas area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bedwas & Trethomas is £42,086 per year. The nearest station is Caerphilly, about 2.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Riverside Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Bedwas & Trethomas has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 826 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Bedwas & Trethomas has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.6%

Approximately 7.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bedwas & Trethomas is £42,086 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF83 8RD.

Transport

The nearest station is Caerphilly located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF83 8RD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRiverside ParkLargeWalking directions to Riverside Park

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
587.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.73(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.07(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.42(+96%)
Public order
7.21(-12%)
Other theft
3.28(-28%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
299
96.76%
Other White
6
1.94%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.29%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
31.17%
No qualifications
42
17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
17%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.1%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
57.14%
Owns with a mortgage
37
31.09%
Social rents from council
9
7.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.36%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.84%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Machen and Rudry

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£272
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £275K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Machen and Rudry over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£270,000£282
Semi-Detached18£252,500£280
Terraced16£217,500£266

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Machen and Rudry

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Machen and Rudry.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Machen and Rudry.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Machen and Rudry.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Machen and Rudry.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Machen and Rudry in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF83 8RD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF83 8RD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 202541, Ridgeway, Caerphilly, CF83 8RDSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,000
07 May 202567, Ridgeway, Caerphilly, CF83 8RDDetachedFreehold£375,000
04 Apr 202551, Ridgeway, Caerphilly, CF83 8RDSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
30 Jan 202610, Summerfield Lane, Caerphilly, CF83 8RESemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
17 Dec 202544, Summerfield Lane, Caerphilly, CF83 8RESemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the CF83 8RD postcode area, located within Bedwas & Trethomas, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF83 8RD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableGraig-Y-Rhacca Primary and Nursery Community SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableMynydd Haf SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableTyn - y - Wern PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF83 8RD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF83 8RD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsda ExpressNewport Road, Trethomas, CF83 8GBWalking directions to Asda Express

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF83 8RD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Amanda McConnell

Machen and Rudry - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Chris Morgan

Machen and Rudry - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chris Evans

Caerphilly - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCaerphillyW06000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyCaerphillyW07000088
WardMachen and RudryW05001661
ParishBedwas, Trethomas and MachenW04000729
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bedwas & TrethomasW02000309
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Caerphilly 020DW01001346
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CF83 8RD

Is CF83 8RD (Bedwas & Trethomas) safe?

The area around CF83 8RD records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near CF83 8RD?

The median sale price around CF83 8RD in Bedwas & Trethomas is £250,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF83 8RD?

There are 4 schools close to CF83 8RD, including Graig-Y-Rhacca Primary and Nursery Community School, Mynydd Haf School and Tyn - y - Wern Primary. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF83 8RD?

CF83 8RD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 826 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF83 8RD (Bedwas & Trethomas) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Caerphilly covering CF83 8RD 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).

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.