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Risca West

About

Risca West ward is situated on the western side of the town of Risca, within the Caerphilly county borough. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of traditional terraced housing and more modern estates. It lies in the steep-sided valley of the River Ebbw, with the surrounding hillsides covered in woodland. The ward includes local amenities such as schools and community facilities serving its immediate population.

The geography is defined by the A467 road, which runs through the area, connecting it to Newport and the wider valleys. A notable local feature is the Sirhowy Valley Walk, a recreational path following a former railway line that passes through the ward. This green corridor provides a direct route for walking and cycling, linking the community to surrounding natural spaces and the wider network of valley trails.

Area overview

On average Risca West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 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 986.0 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Risca West Population

5,085

Population density

986 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

36.38(-1%)

Anti-social behaviour

30.29(+109%)

Public order

12(+34%)

Criminal damage and arson

11.6(+44%)

Other theft

7.47(+48%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

4,855

95.48%

Other White

1.65%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.37%

Chinese

0.35%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.33%

Total population: 5,085

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

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

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 52 recent sales, the median property price is £198,000 in Risca West area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £495,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	6	£368,500	£253,750	£324,250	£392,500	£471,250
Semi-Detached	18	£218,750	£155,350	£182,500	£255,625	£298,750
Terraced	28	£185,500	£124,200	£168,750	£202,500	£236,300

10 years median price trend in Risca West

All postcodes in Risca West

NP116FH

Church Road

NP116GF

St Mary Street

NP116GD

Cwrt Yr Ysgol

NP116GU

St Mary Street

NP116ND

Ty Isaf Park Villas

NP117AA

Raglan Street

NP116HD

Leydene Close

NP116BY

Tredegar Terrace

NP116ER

Tir-Y-Cwm Lane

NP116LU

Newport Road

NP116NJ

Ty Isaf Park Avenue

NP116EY

Commercial Street

NP116FX

Fernlea

NP116AP

Commercial Street

NP116BU

Tredegar Street

NP116GJ

Crescent Road

NP116BZ

Wesley Place

NP116LZ

Springfield Road

NP117AS

Nant Y Garn

NP116DE

Bridge Street

NP116PX

Station Place

NP116YS

St Mary Street

NP116FN

American Villas

NP116FL

Church Road

NP116GP

Exchange Road

NP116DN

Tir Y Cwm Lane

NP116LY

Springfield Road

NP116FQ

Temperance Hill

NP116AN

Commercial Lane

NP116FB

Railway Street

NP116EU

Garde y Meddyg

NP116LX

Ty Isaf Crescent

NP116BN

Park Place

NP116FJ

Brynhyfryd Terrace

NP116GL

Grove Road

NP116DP

Dan Y Graig Road

NP116EP

Cwm Y Nant

NP116FP

Sarn Place

NP116AS

Park Place

NP116JP

Tanybryn

NP116NN

Meadow Crescent

NP116ET

Gardd Y Meddyg

NP117AR

The Meadows

NP116FA

Railway Street

NP116NQ

Tyn Y Cwm Road

NP117NW

Meadow Close

NP116YA

Station Road

NP116EH

Newport Road

NP116EZ

Highfield Close

NP117AE

New Park Road

NP116PW

Park Road

NP116AU

Malvern Terrace

NP116DJ

Ebbw Street

NP116FG

Church Road

NP116EN

Lower Ochrwyth

NP116GS

St Mary Street

NP116EW

Birds Industrial Estate

NP116NB

Ty Isaf Park Avenue

NP116ES

Risca West

NP116LT

Newport Road

NP116BJ

Park Road

NP116EA

Llanarth Square

NP116FS

Belvedere Terrace

NP116HA

Darran Road

NP116EG

Isaf Road

NP116FE

Navigation Road

NP116DH

Machen Street

NP116EJ

Fields Road

NP116EQ

Upper Ochrwyth

NP116FW

Fernlea

NP116DB

Danygraig Road

NP116DQ

Dan Y Graig Road

NP116GN

Grove Road

NP116HB

St Mary Street

NP116NL

Ty Isaf Park Avenue

NP116BG

Clyde Street

NP116EX

Garde y Meddyg

NP117AD

Cromwell Road

NP116GQ

St Mary Street

NP116BD

Coronation Street

NP116DD

Gwendoline Road

NP116FD

Rifleman Street

NP116NH

Ty Isaf Park Road

NP116HG

St Mary Street

NP116AY

Commercial Street

NP116BP

Clyde Street

NP116GR

St Mary Street

NP116JQ

Tanybryn

NP116JR

Tanybryn

NP116GG

Cromwell Road

NP116DG

Clarence Place

NP116BE

Wellspring Terrace

NP116PU

Risca West

NP116AJ

Navigation Road

NP116BH

Brookland Road

NP116BX

Station Road

NP116GW

Sarn Place

NP116AT

Lyne Road

NP116AW

Commercial Street

NP116NF

Ty Isaf Park Circle

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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