Postcode NP11 6BQ is located in an urban city, within the Risca East ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Risca East area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Risca East is £43,748 per year. The nearest station is Risca and Pontymister, about 0.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Risca Park.
Risca East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,387 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.
Risca East has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Risca East is £43,748 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP11 6BQ.
The nearest station is Risca and Pontymister located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Risca and Pontymister | N/A | Walking directions to Risca and Pontymister |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Risca Park | Small | Walking directions to Risca Park |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £197 per square foot) in Risca East area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £279,750 | £258 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £178,750 | £200 |
| Terraced | 27 | £162,000 | £193 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £161,500 | £105,600 | £102,475 |
| 2017 | £198,500 | £110,000 | £105,050 |
| 2018 | £192,475 | £139,500 | £118,000 |
| 2019 | £228,000 | £144,000 | £123,500 |
| 2020 | £245,750 | £132,000 | £124,000 |
| 2021 | £257,500 | £165,000 | £145,000 |
| 2022 | £270,000 | £173,500 | £168,000 |
| 2023 | £340,000 | £185,000 | £156,500 |
| 2024 | £252,500 | £205,000 | £170,000 |
| 2025 | £342,500 | £192,500 | £163,000 |
| 2026 | £267,500 | £195,000 | £155,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £156 | £136 | £131 |
| 2017 | £172 | £129 | £130 |
| 2018 | £195 | £159 | £137 |
| 2019 | £184 | £155 | £153 |
| 2020 | £202 | £156 | £147 |
| 2021 | £222 | £179 | £171 |
| 2022 | £249 | £209 | £179 |
| 2023 | £251 | £215 | £194 |
| 2024 | £246 | £237 | £202 |
| 2025 | £267 | £212 | £192 |
| 2026 | £289 | £231 | £195 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP11 6BQ.
In the NP11 6BQ postcode area, located within Risca East, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP11 6BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 45 Tredegar Street, Newport, NP11 6BW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 77 Tredegar Street, Newport, NP11 6BW | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Commercial Street, Risca, NP11 6AW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Caerphilly, NP11 6NP | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
Elected local representatives for NP11 6BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Arianna Leonard
Risca East - Elected 5 May 2022
Nigel George
Risca East - Elected 5 May 2022
Philippa Leonard
Risca East - Elected 5 May 2022
Ruth Jones
Newport West and Islwyn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP11 6BQ records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around NP11 6BQ in Risca East is £170,000 (about £197 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to NP11 6BQ, including Risca Primary School, Ty Sign Primary School and Pentwynmawr Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NP11 6BQ is Risca and Pontymister, about 476 m away.
NP11 6BQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,387 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newport West and Islwyn covering NP11 6BQ is Ruth Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Arianna Leonard (Labour Party), Nigel George (Labour Party) and Philippa Leonard (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.