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NP11 6JE

Snowdon Close

Risca East

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Detailed insights for NP11 6JE

Overview

Postcode NP11 6JE 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% 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 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Risca East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 566 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Risca East has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.8%

Approximately 6.8% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Risca East is £43,748 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP11 6JE.

Transport

The nearest station is Risca and Pontymister located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP11 6JE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Risca and Pontymister

N/A

Walking directions to Risca and Pontymister

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
1,161.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.99(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.71(-2%)
Other theft
8.29(+81%)
Public order
8.29(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.08(-17%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
307
96.85%
Other White
6
1.89%
Other Asian
2
0.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.32%
Irish
1
0.32%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
24.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
19.85%
Level 3 (A level)
48
18.32%
No qualifications
36
13.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.54%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
39.86%
Owns with a mortgage
57
38.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
9.46%
Shared ownership
7
4.73%
Social rents from council
5
3.38%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Risca East

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£197
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £220K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Risca East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£279,750£258
Semi-Detached28£178,750£200
Terraced27£162,000£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Risca East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Risca East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Risca East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Risca East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Risca East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Risca East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP11 6JE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP11 6JE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 20267, Snowdon Close, Newport, NP11 6JFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£147,500
14 Nov 202520, Snowdon Close, Newport, NP11 6JFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£242,000
11 Dec 2025133, Elm Drive, Newport, NP11 6PNTerracedFreehold£170,000
17 Nov 2025117, Elm Drive, Newport, NP11 6PNTerracedFreehold£145,000
02 Apr 2025133, Elm Drive, Newport, NP11 6PNTerracedFreehold£118,000

Schools

In the NP11 6JE postcode area, located within Risca East, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP11 6JE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicablePentwynmawr Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableTy Sign Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableTy Isaf Infants & Nursery SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP11 6JE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP11 6JE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAlco Minimarket275-277 Elm Drive, Newport, NP11 6PPWalking directions to Alco Minimarket

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP11 6JE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Arianna Leonard

Risca East - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Nigel George

Risca East - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Philippa Leonard

Risca East - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Ruth Jones

Newport West and Islwyn - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCaerphillyW06000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewport West and IslwynW07000105
WardRisca EastW05001671
ParishRisca EastW04000913
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Risca EastW02000305
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Caerphilly 016DW01001410
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP11 6JE

Is NP11 6JE (Risca East) safe?

The area around NP11 6JE records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near NP11 6JE?

The median sale price around NP11 6JE in Risca East is £170,000 (about £197 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP11 6JE?

There are 5 schools close to NP11 6JE, including Pentwynmawr Primary School, Ty Sign Primary School and Ty Isaf Infants & Nursery School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP11 6JE?

The closest station to NP11 6JE is Risca and Pontymister, about 685 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP11 6JE?

NP11 6JE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 566 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP11 6JE (Risca East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newport West and Islwyn covering NP11 6JE 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).

Data Sources

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.