Postcode NP11 6LZ 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 0.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Risca West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 635 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.
Risca West has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.3% 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 6LZ.
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 |
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 6LZ.
In the NP11 6LZ 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 6LZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Caerphilly, NP11 6NP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Alco Minimarket | 275-277 Elm Drive, Newport, NP11 6PP | Walking directions to Alco Minimarket |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | Caerphilly, NP11 6NP | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
Elected local representatives for NP11 6LZ, 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 6LZ records about 47 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NP11 6LZ in Risca West is £196,000 (about £219 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to NP11 6LZ, 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 6LZ is Risca and Pontymister, about 484 m away.
NP11 6LZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 635 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 6LZ 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.