Rumney lies on the eastern edge of Cardiff, beside the River Rhymney, and feels like a mix of suburb and village with pockets of green space and some hillside streets giving views toward the Severn Estuary. It has convenient road and rail links into the city and easy access eastwards to Newport, so many residents commute while still enjoying a quieter, semi‑rural fringe atmosphere.
Historically part of Monmouthshire before being absorbed into Cardiff in the 20th century, Rumney has retained a village core with its parish church, community groups and active sports clubs, notably the local rugby sides. The area is largely residential with small shops and light industry nearby, and its history and community life give it a distinct identity within the wider city.
Postcode districts covering Rumney
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Cardiff 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Newport 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Weston-super-Mare 13.7 miles22 km
- Tonypandy 16 miles25.8 km
- Barry 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Bridgend 19 miles30.6 km
- Cwmbran Central 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Cwmbrân 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Coity Higher 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Pontypool 13.4 miles21.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Llanrumney Parish 0.7 miles1 km
- Broadstreet Common Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Llanedeyrn Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Trowbridge Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Penylan Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Pentwyn Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Old St. Mellons Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Tremorfa Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Cyncoed Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Plasnewydd Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Roath Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
Example postcodes in Rumney
CF3 3JF, CF3 3PH, CF3 4LJ, CF3 3XE, CF3 3PJ, CF3 3NA, CF3 3BL, CF3 3DL, CF3 3HY … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Bristol Airport 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Heath High Level Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
- Heath Low Level Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
Hotels near Rumney Ad
- Parador44 3.1 miles5 km
- Tyr Winch 1.3 miles2 km
- Hotel Indigo Cardiff 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Parkgate Hotel 4 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Voco St David's Cardiff 5 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Staybridge Suites Cardiff 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Lincoln House Hotel 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Leonardo Hotel Cardiff 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- New House Country Hotel 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
Schools in Rumney
- Greenway Primary School Primary
- Rumney Primary Primary
- St. Illtyd's Catholic High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 2.7 miles4.3 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Cardiff University University 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 4 miles6.4 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Grangemoor Park Nature reserve 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Tredegar Park Estate 6.1 miles9.9 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 6.6 miles10.6 km