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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
5/10
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

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£197
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £220K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £197 per square foot) in Risca East area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Risca East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£279,750£258
Semi-Detached28£178,750£200
Terraced27£162,000£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Risca East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Risca East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161,500£105,600£102,475
2017£198,500£110,000£105,050
2018£192,475£139,500£118,000
2019£228,000£144,000£123,500
2020£245,750£132,000£124,000
2021£257,500£165,000£145,000
2022£270,000£173,500£168,000
2023£340,000£185,000£156,500
2024£252,500£205,000£170,000
2025£342,500£192,500£163,000
2026£267,500£195,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Risca East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Risca East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156£136£131
2017£172£129£130
2018£195£159£137
2019£184£155£153
2020£202£156£147
2021£222£179£171
2022£249£209£179
2023£251£215£194
2024£246£237£202
2025£267£212£192
2026£289£231£195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Risca East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.