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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 None deprivation and very low 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 986.0 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

N/A

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Risca West Population

5,085

Population density

986 per km²

Crime

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

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 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)

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	4	£338,500	£246,250	£291,250	£375,250	£395,050
Semi-Detached	17	£218,500	£161,200	£180,000	£256,000	£286,400
Terraced	27	£190,000	£123,600	£173,000	£198,000	£231,100

10 years median price trend in Risca West

All postcodes in Risca West

NP116BD

Coronation Street

NP116FS

Belvedere Terrace

NP116GW

Sarn Place

NP116DJ

Ebbw Street

NP116BP

Clyde Street

NP116GR

St Mary Street

NP116FL

Church Road

NP117AH

Cromwell Road

NP116NE

Ty Isaf Park Crescent

NP116FT

Sansom Street

NP116HG

St Mary Street

NP116EY

Commercial Street

NP116AJ

Navigation Road

NP116NP

Pontymister Industrial Estate

NP116NL

Ty Isaf Park Avenue

NP116HD

Leydene Close

NP116AY

Commercial Street

NP116BN

Park Place

NP116HB

St Mary Street

NP116FJ

Brynhyfryd Terrace

NP116BG

Clyde Street

NP116FW

Fernlea

NP116BJ

Park Road

NP116BZ

Wesley Place

NP116DB

Danygraig Road

NP116PW

Park Road

NP116GS

St Mary Street

NP116AN

Commercial Lane

NP116AT

Lyne Road

NP116DF

Phillip Street

NP116ES

Risca West

NP116EP

Cwm Y Nant

NP117NW

Meadow Close

NP117AB

Cromwell Road

NP116NB

Ty Isaf Park Avenue

NP116FB

Railway Street

NP116YS

St Mary Street

NP116DE

Bridge Street

NP116YA

Station Road

NP116BE

Wellspring Terrace

NP116GG

Cromwell Road

NP116BA

Commercial Street

NP116BB

Maryland Road

NP116LU

Newport Road

NP116EW

Birds Industrial Estate

NP116GP

Exchange Road

NP116BW

Tredegar Street

NP117AS

Nant Y Garn

NP116HA

Darran Road

NP116BH

Brookland Road

NP116AU

Malvern Terrace

NP116YF

Cromwell Road

NP116NG

Ty Isaf Park Road

NP116GF

St Mary Street

NP116GL

Grove Road

NP116EX

Garde y Meddyg

NP116EE

Commercial Street

NP116GT

Church Road Terrace

NP116PU

Risca West

NP116AW

Commercial Street

NP116EA

Llanarth Square

NP116FU

Taylor Street

NP116GE

Trinity Court

NP116HE

St Mary Street

NP116EN

Lower Ochrwyth

NP116DP

Danygraig Road

NP116GQ

St Mary Street

NP116JP

Tanybryn

NP116FQ

Temperance Hill

NP116ND

Ty Isaf Park Villas

NP116ET

Gardd Y Meddyg

NP116FD

Rifleman Street

NP116EG

Isaf Road

NP116NQ

Tyn Y Cwm Road

NP116LT

Newport Road

NP116GD

Cwrt Yr Ysgol

NP117AR

The Meadows

NP116FR

York Place

NP116DW

Risca West

NP116FG

Church Road

NP116BL

Maryland Road

NP116LY

Springfield Road

NP116LX

Ty Isaf Crescent

NP116GU

St Mary Street

NP116PX

Station Place

NP116DQ

Dan Y Graig Road

NP116EU

Garde y Meddyg

NP116FH

Church Road

NP116FF

Navigation Road

NP116AP

Commercial Street

NP116FX

Fernlea

NP116LW

Newport Road

NP117NU

Blackvein Road

NP117AF

Cromwell Road

NP116EQ

Upper Ochrwyth

NP116DD

Gwendoline Road

NP116GJ

Crescent Road

NP116BX

Station Road

NP117AE

New Park Road

NP116EF

Mill Street

Data Sources

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

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

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Demographics

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