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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Risca East Population
6,143
Population density
2,246.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.7(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.95(+10%)
Public order
9.77(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.3(+3%)
Other theft
5.37(+7%)
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 £180,000 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-Detached32£182,500
Terraced26£170,000

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

NP116PA

Elm Drive

NP116RR

Eppynt Close

NP116QD

Hillside

NP116PS

Gelli Close

NP116QL

Woodview Crescent

NP116YY

Elm Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.