Postcode NP11 6LB 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 low crime levels, with around 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 0.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Risca East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 447 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Risca East has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.4% 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 6LB.
The nearest station is Risca and Pontymister located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Risca and Pontymister | N/A | Walking directions to Risca and Pontymister |
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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP11 6LB.
In the NP11 6LB postcode area, located within Risca East, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP11 6LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Alco Minimarket | 275-277 Elm Drive, Newport, NP11 6PP | Walking directions to Alco Minimarket |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Caerphilly, NP11 6NP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | Caerphilly, NP11 6NP | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
Elected local representatives for NP11 6LB, 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 6LB records about 37 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 6LB in Risca East is £170,000 (about £197 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to NP11 6LB, including Ty Isaf Infants & Nursery School, Ty Sign Primary School and Pentwynmawr Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NP11 6LB is Risca and Pontymister, about 286 m away.
NP11 6LB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 447 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 6LB 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.