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Risca East

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About

Risca East is a residential district situated on the eastern side of the Risca town area, within the county borough of Caerphilly. The area is characterised by its terraced and semi-detached housing, primarily built to serve the historical coal mining industry. It sits in the steep-sided Ebbw Valley, with the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal running along its western edge. The local landscape is heavily shaped by its industrial past.

The area is served by Risca and Pontymister railway station, providing a direct link to Cardiff. A key community feature is the extensive network of public footpaths leading into the surrounding woodland hillsides, such as those around Cwmcarn. These paths offer accessible walking routes directly from the residential streets, connecting to larger trails in the Wentwood Forest area. The local geography creates a distinct separation from the western parts of the town.

Area overview

On average Risca East has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Risca East is £43,748 per year. Risca East is home to around 6,143 people, with a population density of about 2,236.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Risca East Population
6,143
Population density
2,236.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.84(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.12(-30%)
Public order
5.21(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.72(-36%)
Other theft
4.56(0%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,837
94.99%
Other White
143
2.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
31
0.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.36%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
0.28%
Total population: 6,145

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,218
24.2%
No qualifications
1,088
21.62%
Level 3 (A level)
840
16.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
810
16.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
613
12.18%
Total 16+ residents: 5,033

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,022
37.33%
Owns with a mortgage
852
31.12%
Social rents from council
446
16.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
251
9.17%
Other social rented
117
4.27%
Total households: 2,738

Property prices in Risca East

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Risca East area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £390,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Risca East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Risca East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£342,500
Semi-Detached30£178,750
Terraced28£162,500

10 years median price trend in Risca East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Risca East.

All postcodes in Risca East

NP116JU

Channel View

NP116JD

Mountain Road

NP116PQ

Thistle Way

NP116PZ

Moriah Hill

NP116JE

Snowdon Close

NP116QA

Constant Row

NP116BQ

Mount Pleasant Road

NP116PB

Elm Drive

NP116QB

Mount Pleasant Road

NP109GF

Clifton Street

NP116RJ

Wentwood Place

NP116AD

Manor Way

NP116QS

Pennine Close

NP116PN

Elm Drive

NP116QF

Gelli Avenue

NP109GL

Pentre Tai Road

NP116QH

Hill Street

NP116AL

Foundry Road

NP116GB

Penrhiw

NP116PS

Gelli Close

NP116FZ

Sparkle Cottages

NP116RE

Brierley Close

NP116LA

Manor Road

NP116AA

Manor Way

NP116HS

Vale View

NP116PE

Elm Drive

NP116QP

Manor Close

NP116AF

Sycamore Crescent

NP109GR

Mountain Road

NP116HJ

Elm Drive

NP116QQ

Lower Wyndham Terrace

NP116PA

Elm Drive

NP116AH

Manor Way

NP116QR

Lower Wyndham Terrace

NP116LB

Chartist Court

NP109QD

Clifton Street

NP116JZ

Manor Road

NP116LG

Mill Street

NP116JY

Severn Close

NP116RR

Eppynt Close

NP116HR

Mount Road

NP116QU

Pentland Close

NP116JF

Snowdon Close

NP116JH

Elm Drive

NP116LH

Mill Terrace

NP116RP

Cader Idris Close

NP116LE

Foundry Road

NP116HX

Holly Road

NP116RF

Twmbarlwm Close

NP116PD

Elm Drive

NP116JG

Mountside

NP116HP

Birch Grove

NP116FY

Cwmcarn Forest Drive

NP116PR

Llwynon

NP116PG

Almond Avenue

NP116QE

Priory Street

NP116AG

Sycamore Crescent

NP116YY

Elm Drive

NP116QD

Hillside

NP116PP

Elm Drive

NP116JA

Holly Road

NP109QE

Risca East

NP116RQ

Preseli Close

NP116PL

Thistle Way

NP116LJ

Machen Close

NP116JT

Herbert Avenue

NP116RB

Bredon Close

NP116QG

Gelli Crescent

NP116QZ

Mendip Close

NP116LD

Islwyn Court

NP116AE

Manor Way

NP116GA

Penrhiw Road

NP116QJ

Woodview Road

NP116RA

Arran Close

NP116JB

Mountain Road

NP116HU

Fairview Avenue

NP116HT

Rosemont Avenue

NP116PH

Forsythia Close

NP116JW

Channel View

NP116LL

Risca East

NP116RH

Cheviot Close

NP109GG

Risca Road

NP116JX

Channel View

NP116HN

Elm Drive

NP116QL

Woodview Crescent

NP116AB

Manor Way

NP116HQ

Pine Close

NP116QN

Wyndham Terrace

NP116PF

Almond Avenue

NP116PY

Dixon Place

NP116GH

Elm Drive

NP116HL

Aster Close

NP116RL

Moriah Mews

NP116HH

High Trees

NP116QX

Chiltern Close

NP116HW

Fairview Avenue

NP109GE

Risca Road

NP116HZ

Holly Road

NP116HY

Holly Road

NP116JS

Herbert Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.