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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

NP116RG

Cotswold Way

NP116PJ

Maple Avenue

NP116QT

Cotswold Way

NP116RD

Cleveland Drive

NP116QY

Malvern Close

NP116QW

Quantock Close

Data Sources

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