Postcode CF83 8SL 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 moderate crime levels, with around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Machen is £47,884 per year. The nearest station is Risca and Pontymister located about 1.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Machen has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,638 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.
Machen has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 46.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.0% 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 8SL.
The nearest station is Risca and Pontymister located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Machen and Rudry area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £515,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £390,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £450,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £192,500 |
10 year median price trend in Machen and Rudry
In the CF83 8SL 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 8SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 70 Commercial Road, Machen, CF83 8PG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Machen Stores | 85 Commercial Road, Machen, CF83 8PG | Walking directions to Machen Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.