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Risca West

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About

Risca West is a ward in Caerphilly county borough covering the western side of the town of Risca. The area is mainly residential, with rows of terraced streets, pockets of post-industrial land and local retail along a few main roads. The township grew in the 19th century around coal and iron working, and traces of that history remain in street patterns and former industrial sites now repurposed for housing and light industry. Local governance is through Caerphilly County Borough Council and community groups that manage small parks and allotments.

Transport links connect the ward into the Ebbw Valley: the town is served by Risca and Pontymister station on the Ebbw Valley Railway, providing regular services toward Cardiff and Ebbw Vale. Footpaths and river corridors follow the valley and give direct walking and cycling routes to neighbouring parts of Risca. Community facilities include primary schools, community centres and small shopping parades that serve daily needs, while larger facilities and services are accessed within the broader Caerphilly borough.

Area overview

On average Risca West has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Risca West is £41,352 per year. Risca West is home to around 5,085 people, with a population density of about 990.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Risca West Population
5,085
Population density
990.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.83(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.08(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.67(+4%)
Public order
7.67(-7%)
Other theft
4.92(+7%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,855
95.48%
Other White
84
1.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
0.37%
Chinese
18
0.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.33%
Total population: 5,085

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,057
24.73%
No qualifications
964
22.55%
Level 3 (A level)
726
16.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
676
15.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
467
10.93%
Total 16+ residents: 4,274

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
889
37.62%
Owns with a mortgage
669
28.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
352
14.9%
Social rents from council
281
11.89%
Other social rented
103
4.36%
Total households: 2,363

Property prices in Risca West

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Risca West area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Risca West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£338,500
Semi-Detached17£218,500
Terraced27£190,000

10 years median price trend in Risca West

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

All postcodes in Risca West

NP116BZ

Wesley Place

NP116FF

Navigation Road

NP116GU

St Mary Street

NP116BB

Maryland Road

NP117AD

Cromwell Road

NP116AP

Commercial Street

NP116FR

York Place

NP116YS

St Mary Street

NP116BG

Clyde Street

NP116FT

Sansom Street

NP116DD

Gwendoline Road

NP116AT

Lyne Road

NP116GT

Church Road Terrace

NP116GP

Exchange Road

NP116HE

St Mary Street

NP116JR

Tanybryn

NP116AN

Commercial Lane

NP116NL

Ty Isaf Park Avenue

NP116ER

Tir-Y-Cwm Lane

NP116LZ

Springfield Road

NP116GN

Grove Road

NP116PW

Park Road

NP116BP

Clyde Street

NP116DL

Tir Y Cwm Road

NP116BJ

Park Road

NP117AF

Cromwell Road

NP116JQ

Tanybryn

NP116ED

Francis Street

NP116EF

Mill Street

NP116BW

Tredegar Street

NP116FP

Sarn Place

NP116AS

Park Place

NP116EE

Commercial Street

NP116EN

Lower Ochrwyth

NP116FJ

Brynhyfryd Terrace

NP116DG

Clarence Place

NP116GD

Cwrt Yr Ysgol

NP116BR

Park Road

NP116EG

Isaf Road

NP116BT

Tredegar Terrace

NP116GJ

Crescent Road

NP116DR

Danygraig

NP116NQ

Tyn Y Cwm Road

NP116YF

Cromwell Road

NP116HD

Leydene Close

NP116FH

Church Road

NP116BL

Maryland Road

NP116BN

Park Place

NP116ET

Gardd Y Meddyg

NP116BD

Coronation Street

NP117AA

Raglan Street

NP116FQ

Temperance Hill

NP116EQ

Upper Ochrwyth

NP116FB

Railway Street

NP116EY

Commercial Street

NP116NP

Pontymister Industrial Estate

NP116DJ

Ebbw Street

NP116LY

Springfield Road

NP116FL

Church Road

NP117AH

Cromwell Road

NP116EH

Newport Road

NP116HG

St Mary Street

NP117NW

Meadow Close

NP116FS

Belvedere Terrace

NP116AW

Commercial Street

NP116AZ

Commercial Street

NP116GE

Trinity Court

NP116AJ

Navigation Road

NP116GQ

St Mary Street

NP117AP

New Park Road

NP116EP

Cwm Y Nant

NP116EX

Garde y Meddyg

NP116YA

Station Road

NP116EZ

Highfield Close

NP116GS

St Mary Street

NP116BU

Tredegar Street

NP116PX

Station Place

NP116BH

Brookland Road

NP116DP

Danygraig Road

NP116GF

St Mary Street

NP116EU

Garde y Meddyg

NP116DN

Tir Y Cwm Lane

NP116FG

Church Road

NP116GR

St Mary Street

NP116LT

Newport Road

NP116NE

Ty Isaf Park Crescent

NP116EJ

Fields Road

NP116BA

Commercial Street

NP116EL

Fields Road

NP116NF

Ty Isaf Park Circle

NP116LW

Newport Road

NP116BE

Wellspring Terrace

NP116AU

Malvern Terrace

NP117NU

Blackvein Road

NP116DA

Graig View

NP116AY

Commercial Street

NP116DH

Machen Street

NP117AS

Nant Y Garn

NP116NB

Ty Isaf Park Avenue

NP116FU

Taylor Street

Data Sources

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