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Risca East

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About

Risca East is situated within the wider town of Risca, positioned along the Ebbw River valley. The ward's geography is defined by steep, wooded valley sides that rise sharply from the main settlement area below. Housing is primarily concentrated in these lower slopes and the valley floor, with a mix of residential terraces and more modern developments. The area is connected by the A467 road, which runs through the valley.

A notable local feature is the extensive network of former tramroads and industrial inclines etched into the hillsides, remnants of the area's historical coal mining and ironworking past. These old routes now form part of the local walking trails. The ward includes the grounds of Risca Rugby Football Club, a focal community institution. Residential streets extend up towards the forested ridges that mark its boundaries.

Area overview

On average Risca East has None deprivation and very low 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 2,246.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
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
2,246.9 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 qualifications or above
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

NP116QU

Pentland Close

NP116FZ

Sparkle Cottages

NP116JU

Channel View

NP116RD

Cleveland Drive

NP116PZ

Moriah Hill

NP116QL

Woodview Crescent

NP116JH

Elm Drive

NP116RH

Cheviot Close

NP109GE

Risca Road

NP116QG

Gelli Crescent

NP116RJ

Wentwood Place

NP116GB

Penrhiw

NP116AA

Manor Way

NP116HY

Holly Road

NP116HS

Vale View

NP116PL

Thistle Way

NP116PS

Gelli Close

NP116RF

Twmbarlwm Close

NP116YY

Elm Drive

NP116PQ

Thistle Way

NP116AH

Manor Way

NP116QZ

Mendip Close

NP116JA

Holly Road

NP116PD

Elm Drive

NP116JW

Channel View

NP116QW

Quantock Close

NP116JZ

Manor Road

NP116QY

Malvern Close

NP116GA

Penrhiw Road

NP116PE

Elm Drive

NP116HU

Fairview Avenue

NP116AE

Manor Way

NP116PP

Elm Drive

NP116HW

Fairview Avenue

NP116JF

Snowdon Close

NP116RB

Bredon Close

NP116JY

Severn Close

NP109GL

Pentre Tai Road

NP116HH

High Trees

NP116HJ

Elm Drive

NP116HT

Rosemont Avenue

NP116LA

Manor Road

NP109QD

Clifton Street

NP109GF

Clifton Street

NP116HX

Holly Road

NP116RQ

Preseli Close

NP116QB

Mount Pleasant Road

NP116HL

Aster Close

NP116BQ

Mount Pleasant Road

NP116JE

Snowdon Close

NP116RR

Eppynt Close

NP116LG

Mill Street

NP116QF

Gelli Avenue

NP116QA

Constant Row

NP116RA

Arran Close

NP116JD

Mountain Road

NP116LL

Risca East

NP116LE

Foundry Road

NP116HZ

Holly Road

NP116HN

Elm Drive

NP116PJ

Maple Avenue

NP116JS

Herbert Avenue

NP116QS

Pennine Close

NP116AF

Sycamore Crescent

NP116QE

Priory Street

NP116QJ

Woodview Road

NP116PR

Llwynon

NP116QP

Manor Close

NP116PF

Almond Avenue

NP116PH

Forsythia Close

NP116QX

Chiltern Close

NP116JB

Mountain Road

NP116JG

Mountside

NP116RG

Cotswold Way

NP116QT

Cotswold Way

NP116JT

Herbert Avenue

NP116QN

Wyndham Terrace

NP116PG

Almond Avenue

NP116PA

Elm Drive

NP109QE

Risca East

NP116RP

Cader Idris Close

NP116HQ

Pine Close

NP109GG

Risca Road

NP116LJ

Machen Close

NP116PY

Dixon Place

NP116AB

Manor Way

NP116FY

Cwmcarn Forest Drive

NP116QR

Lower Wyndham Terrace

NP116HP

Birch Grove

NP116AD

Manor Way

NP116QQ

Lower Wyndham Terrace

NP109GR

Mountain Road

NP116AG

Sycamore Crescent

NP116RE

Brierley Close

NP116PN

Elm Drive

NP116AL

Foundry Road

NP116QH

Hill Street

NP116PB

Elm Drive

NP116JX

Channel View

NP116RL

Moriah Mews

Data Sources

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