Postcode NP11 6FJ is located in an urban city, within the Risca West area of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Risca West area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Risca West is £41,352 per year. The median sale price in Risca West is £202,000 (around £215 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,500 and £249,988. The nearest station is Risca and Pontymister, about 0.5 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 West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 844 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.
Risca West has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Risca West is £41,352 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP11 6FJ.
The nearest station is Risca and Pontymister located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Risca and Pontymister | N/A | Walking directions to Risca and Pontymister |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Risca Park | Small | Walking directions to Risca Park |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 (about £215 per square foot) in Risca West area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £367,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £326,000 | £298 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £249,950 | £250 |
| Terraced | 29 | £190,000 | £207 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185,000 | £122,000 | £118,500 |
| 2017 | £224,950 | £128,100 | £119,000 |
| 2018 | £162,500 | £139,950 | £120,750 |
| 2019 | £290,000 | £155,000 | £133,000 |
| 2020 | £201,000 | £152,000 | £136,750 |
| 2021 | £225,000 | £180,400 | £138,250 |
| 2022 | £269,000 | £198,093 | £145,000 |
| 2023 | £322,000 | £213,000 | £160,000 |
| 2024 | £272,500 | £180,000 | £165,000 |
| 2025 | £368,500 | £220,000 | £182,500 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £248,500 | £196,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £146 | £118 | £121 |
| 2017 | £229 | £134 | £126 |
| 2018 | £146 | £146 | £133 |
| 2019 | £241 | £164 | £142 |
| 2020 | £229 | £162 | £157 |
| 2021 | £209 | £197 | £155 |
| 2022 | £191 | £201 | £158 |
| 2023 | £256 | £220 | £185 |
| 2024 | £261 | £196 | £198 |
| 2025 | £260 | £213 | £204 |
| 2026 | £335 | £270 | £210 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP11 6FJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | 2, Brynhyfryd Terrace, Newport, NP11 6FJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 4, Brynhyfryd Terrace, Newport, NP11 6FJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £337,500 | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 17, Highfield Close, Newport, NP11 6EZ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | 7, Highfield Close, Newport, NP11 6EZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2025 | 4, Highfield Close, Newport, NP11 6EZ | Other | Leasehold | £131,000 |
In the NP11 6FJ postcode area, located within Risca West, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Risca Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Ty Sign Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Pentwynmawr Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NP11 6FJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 45 Tredegar Street, Newport, NP11 6BW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 77 Tredegar Street, Newport, NP11 6BW | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Commercial Street, Risca, NP11 6AW | Walking directions to Lidl |
Elected local representatives for NP11 6FJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bob Owen
Risca West - Elected 5 May 2022
Ceri Marina Wright
Risca West - Elected 5 May 2022
Ruth Jones
Newport West and Islwyn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP11 6FJ records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around NP11 6FJ in Risca West is £202,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to NP11 6FJ, including Risca Primary School, Ty Sign Primary School and Pentwynmawr Primary School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NP11 6FJ is Risca and Pontymister, about 807 m away.
NP11 6FJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 844 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 6FJ is Ruth Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Bob Owen (Independent) and Ceri Marina Wright (Labour Party).