B+
Liveable Score

Very Good Area

B

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

B

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilCaerphilly
Crime Rate
✓Low for a Welsh village
55% below the national average.
Demographics
🏠 Homeowner Families
Interactive liveability map of Machen showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 4 locations. Machen boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
A
A+
Crime hotspots
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Nearby Places

Wattsville

village

B

2.2 km away

Crosskeys

village

B

2.9 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Ample
Play SpacePlay Space
Adequate
Golf CourseGolf Course
Limited
Public ParkPublic Park
Limited
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Limited
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Ample
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Sparse
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Adequate
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Adequate
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Adequate
TakeawaysTakeaways
Adequate

Transport Links

train
Crosskeys
Train
train
Risca and Pontymister
Train
train
Rogerstone
Train

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Ty Sign Primary School
Ty Isaf Infants & Nursery School
Waunfawr Primary School
Risca Primary School
Machen Primary School

Machen House Prices

The average house price in Machen is £247,500, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Machen house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Machen graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£247,500

Detached house prices

£427,500

Semi-detached house prices

£250,000

Terraced house prices

£171,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Machen a nice place to live?

Yes, Machen is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Caerphilly. It particularly appeals to homeowner families.

How safe is Machen?

Machen has a low crime rate for a Welsh village, with around 34 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 55% below the national average, and 58% below the Caerphilly average.

What are the demographics of Machen?

The majority of residents in Machen identify as White (British) (94%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (96%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.