Postcode NP11 6GE is located in an urban city, within the Risca West ward 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 nearest station is Risca and Pontymister, about 0.6 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 the United Kingdom, 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 61.4% 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 6GE.
The nearest station is Risca and Pontymister located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 51 recent sales, the median property price is £196,000 (about £219 per square foot) in Risca West area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £367,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £338,500 | £259 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £218,500 | £229 |
| Terraced | 26 | £190,000 | £201 |
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 | £185,500 |
| 2026 | — | £248,500 | £205,000 |
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 | £196 |
| 2026 | — | £277 | £216 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP11 6GE.
In the NP11 6GE postcode area, located within Risca West, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP11 6GE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 45 Tredegar Street, Newport, NP11 6BW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 77 Tredegar Street, Newport, NP11 6BW | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Commercial Street, Risca, NP11 6AW | Walking directions to Lidl |
Elected local representatives for NP11 6GE, 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 6GE 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NP11 6GE in Risca West is £196,000 (about £219 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to NP11 6GE, including Risca Primary School, Ty Sign Primary School and Pentwynmawr Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NP11 6GE is Risca and Pontymister, about 977 m away.
NP11 6GE 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 6GE 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).
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.