Machen
City in Caerphilly, United Kingdom
Overview
Machen is a quaint village in Caerphilly, United Kingdom, set in the green valleys just outside Cardiff. With a strong historical heritage, friendly locals, and scenic countryside, it's ideal for those seeking authentic Welsh rural life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Caerphilly
Population
2,362
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.60°, -3.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
86
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,933
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
92
English
98
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
15.8°C
Winter Avg
5.3°C
Record High
30.8°C
Record Low
-5.8°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
966 mm
Internet Speed
125 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
1
Transport
31
Walk Score
31
Footways
62.0
Airport
CWL
Distance
26 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 99 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.